Transport: getting around
Sources checked on · Draft pending human review · Translated from the Spanish original
The bicycle and public transport cover almost every journey. Before choosing where to live, work out how long it will take you to get to work.
Steps
- Time the journey between your home and your work at the real times of your shift.
- Ask whether the company or agency arranges transport and whether it costs anything. Get it in writing.
- If you use public transport every day, compare season tickets with paying per journey.
- For your bike: lights, a good lock and the traffic rules. Keep the receipt and note the frame number in case it is stolen.
- If you will drive, check that your licence is valid and that the vehicle is insured, with the official source.
Official sources
Deadlines, amounts and requirements change. Always check them with the source.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a car?
In cities, almost never. In industrial estates and rural areas with night shifts, you might.
Is the agency’s transport compulsory?
Ask, and get it in writing, like any deduction.
Is my licence from another EU country valid?
Licences are recognised within the EU. Check the official source for your case.
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