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> **Documentation Index:** Fetch the complete configuration index at https://yandex.com/support/m-maps/en/llms.txt
# Types of transport
Yandex Maps plots routes for different types of transport. To view and compare all the available options, plot a route and tap .
Start plotting a route and select the appropriate transport type:
— By car.
— By public transport.
— By taxi.
— On foot.
— By bicycle.
— By scooter.
The features of each option are described below.
## Passenger car {#car}
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You can only create truck routes online and within Russia or Türkiye.
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In the app, you can plot routes for passenger cars. Such routes take into account various road restrictions, such as weight limit signs or speed limits.
Set the route parameters:
**Exclude toll roads**
:
Tap and enable the **Avoid toll roads** option.
**Exclude poor quality roads**
:
Tap and enable the **Avoid bad and unpaved roads** option.
**Select the departure time and date**
:
1\. Tap at the bottom of the screen.
2\. Select the date and time.
3\. Tap **Done**.
The route will be updated taking into account the specified parameters. To reset the route for the current time, tap **Reset** at the bottom of the screen.
To start moving along the route, tap **Go**. The travel time will be recalculated.
## By public transport {#public}
You can check the [list of cities and countries](https://yandex.com/support/m-maps/en/cities-list.md) where you can plot routes by public transport, as well as set the type of transport, departure and arrival times.
Real-time transport markers appear as you plan your route. To see all transport options, tap in the upper-right corner. Tap to show only transport markers along your route.
When you select a route, the time when the transport arrives at the stop is specified. This information can be shown in one of the following ways:
- Exact arrival time: "Arrives at 11:28".
- Arrival time based on the interval: "Interval 2 min".
- Arrival time based on the schedule: "Scheduled at 12:23".
- If the the route is not in service today or the transport will start running tomorrow only: "Not in service today", "In service from 05:20".
If there is no transport data, the arrival time isn't displayed.
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The numbers in the colored squares indicate the numbers and types of transport. Tap **Details** to see route details.
Set the route parameters:
**Select transport types**
:
1\. Tap at the bottom of the screen.
2\. Choose the preferred transport types.
3\. Tap **Done**. Yandex Maps will prioritize routes with your selected transport type.
**Select the time and date of departure or arrival**
:
1\. Tap at the bottom of the screen.
2\. Select **Departure** or **Arrival**.
3\. Select the date and time.
4\. Tap **Done**.
The route will be updated taking into account the specified parameters. To reset the route for the current time, tap **Reset** at the bottom of the screen.
If you moved 100 or more meters away from your original location when plotting a public transport route, you can update the route. To do this, tap : the route will be rebuilt from your current location.
### Combined routes {#combined-routes}
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Available in select cities in Russia (Yekaterinburg, Kazan, Moscow, Nizhniy Novgorod, Novosibirsk, Samara, St. Petersburg), Azerbaijan (Baku), Armenia (Yerevan), Belarus (Minsk), Georgia (Tbilisi), Kazakhstan (Almaty), and Uzbekistan (Tashkent).
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Yandex Maps can build combined routes using multiple types of transport to shorten the travel time.
This is useful, for example, if your route starts far from the nearest metro station and it would take too long to walk or take the bus. Yandex Maps may suggest taking a taxi to the metro station, then continuing by public transport.
Combined routes aren't available if you're very close to or very far from a metro station.
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### Comfortable routes {#comfortable-route}
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Available in Dubai, Murmansk, Noviy Urengoy, Norilsk, Noyabrsk, Surgut, and Yakutsk.
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In cities with extreme weather conditions (high temperatures in summer and low in winter), Yandex Maps can plot comfortable routes for [public transport](https://yandex.com/support/m-maps/en/route-transport.md#public) and for pedestrians. There may be several comfortable routes, and sometimes they aren't the fastest.
When plotting a route, you'll see these icons on the map:
- — the route goes through public transport stops or covered pedestrian crossings with air conditioning.
- — the route goes through heated public transport stops.
You won't see comfortable routes if the weather isn't too hot or cold.
## By taxi {#taxi}
If you wish to travel by taxi, you can:
- Select a service class.
- Select a payment method.
- Set additional parameters, such as a comment on the order. For more information, see [Taxi](https://yandex.com/support/m-maps/en/taxi.md).
After selecting the parameters, tap **Order a ride** to make the app start searching for an available car.
### View taxi orders in Yandex Maps {#taxi}
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This feature is only available on iOS devices. Make sure that you are signed in with the same Yandex ID you use in Yandex Taxi.
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If you order a taxi in Yandex Go, it'll be displayed in Yandex Maps in **Navigator** mode.
At the bottom of the screen, you'll see the order information: car make and license plate number, and the estimated arrival time. Tap on the order to see the details.
## On foot {#afoot}
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If you've planned a walking route, you can easily switch to ordering a taxi instead. You can also order a taxi while you're still deciding on your mode of transport ( icon). To do this, just tap .
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The route may display terrain info which includes the number of steps and changes in height. Steep climbs are highlighted in red.
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Terrain info is shown for some cities of Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Russia, Serbia, and Türkiye.
If there's insufficient data about elevation changes, you won't see the terrain info.
The app also shows the number of stairs on the route.
When plotting walking routes, you can select the easiest one:
1. Tap at the bottom of the screen.
1. Enable these options:
* **Suggest easier routes**: The app will first show the easiest route: the one with the fewest stairs and inclines (both regular and steep).
* **Avoid stairs**: The app with first show the route without stairs. If a stair-free route isn't available, the app will show a route that minimizes stairs and prioritizes ramps. The route description shows how many stairs have ramps.
1. Tap **Done**. The route will be updated taking into account the specified parameters.
If both options are enabled, the app will first show a route that meets at least one condition.
## By bike or scooter {#scooter-bike}
Route sections are highlighted in different colors:
- Green indicates a bike path or a sidewalk.
- Purple indicates roads with traffic.
- Gray indicates a closed area.
The route may display terrain info which includes the number of changes in height. Steep climbs are highlighted in red.
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Terrain info is shown for some cities of Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Russia, Serbia, and Türkiye.
If there's insufficient data about elevation changes, you won't see the terrain info.
The app also shows the number of stairs on the route.
When plotting bike or scooter routes, you can select the easiest one:
1. Tap at the bottom of the screen.
1. Enable these options:
* **Suggest easier routes**: The app will first show the easiest route: the one with the fewest stairs and inclines (both regular and steep).
* **Avoid stairs**: The app with first show the route without stairs. If a stair-free route isn't available, the app will show a route that minimizes stairs and prioritizes ramps.
1. Tap **Done**. The route will be updated taking into account the specified parameters.
If both options are enabled, the app will first show a route that meets at least one condition.
**Scooter etiquette**
: You will see the **Scooter etiquette: ride safety** message when you first plot a scooter route. Tap **Learn more** and study the tips. After that, the message will disappear.
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