Kiev has several options for getting around the city, the most reliable and safe of which is its metro system.  Kiev's metro is owned by its government and well-maintained.  The government is also constantly working to expand it so that it covers all parts of the city (which it currently does not) and its rapidly expanding suburbs.  The metro currently has four lines and there are plans to extend service out to Kiev's airport in the near future.  For more information on the Kiev metro, click the link above to get to its website (in Ukrainian) or click here for an English site about the system.

Other ways of getting around Kiev include its bus, trolley, and tram system.  These modes of transport have not been maintained the way that the Metro has and have fallen into disrepair.  Though you can still use them, they are often not on time or very slow, experiencing frequent breakdowns in service. 

Another interesting Kiev transportation option is its funicular, a sort of tram car that carries passengers up the steep hill of the Dniper River into the city.  The funicular has been running since the early 20th Century and still carries thousands of passengers each day.