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There is a dense network of roads in Estonia, with surfaces generally of a decent quality – though some more rural areas are prone to potholes and the like. There are not many major motorways connecting the country, and road signs tend to be small and sometimes difficult to see. Driving at night is not recommended and headlights are required to be on 24 hours a day. Bus services cover the country and are cheap and reliable, as well as being the most popular mode of transport in the country. Taxis are fairly cheap and are available through the country, with registered vehicles carrying company logos and registered numbers on the car’s bodywork. Tallinn offers trams and trolleybuses on top of the usual public transport services. Rail services in the country are underdeveloped, though major towns and cities in the country are connected. Buses are the more popular mode of transport due to the unreliable nature of trains. There is a refurbishment of the rail service underway by the government, but this will not change things in the near future. Estonia is connected to its numerous offshore islands by regular boat and ferry services, which are reliable and cheap. There are also flights from Tallinn to the islands of Saaremaa and Hiiumaa, though these services do not operate in winter months.
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