Thousands ride Petřín funicular on first day back in service

Thousands of passengers have travelled on Prague’s Petřín funicular after it returned to service on Tuesday following a two-year reconstruction. Prague Public Transit Company said 6,210 passengers had used it by 4 pm. The funicular is currently operating in trial mode, which will continue until August next year, with a staff member present in each car to assist in emergencies. The new cars can carry 120 passengers, compared with 100 previously, and offer improved views of the city. A single ticket now costs CZK 100, or CZK 90 when purchased through the PID Lítačka app.