Transportation in Phnom Penh, please advise

I think it is good idea to spend a few dollars to start from a bike. However, you can used tuk tuk or motor taxi. it's easy. After a while you are well familiar with the city, you could a own motor bike if you live at least 12 months in phnom penh. it would be easier for you to go around and you will be familiar with the road system within a week. also, buying stuff in pp is a difficult. you should ask someone for help to have a look on or check the quality and price.
thanks.

Pete,
once you have a place where you live you might find ONE dedicated tuk tuk or moto driver who will transport you every day - so the hassle of haggling can be reduced big time.

If you've never been on a motorbike Phom Penh might be a bit of a challenge for the beginner as there are hardly any rules - apart from simple survival...
Cars are definitely safer - but you'll have to face the frequent stops by police for some imagined(?) traffic infringement - meaning you have to pay some sort of contribution - around 1-2 Dollars when bargained down. Same applies for motorbikes.

I just arrived here some weeks ago and for the time being organized myself a push bike - PP not very big so I can easily use it to get to work...just very dusty.

Marlene

I lived in PP for well over a year - you won't have a problem hagging everyday.  Living there is nothing like being a tourist - you will have regular guys who will drive you about and you will not haggle - just pay what you think the price is.  Even when they are not there you'll know the price - you just pay it.  Buying your own bike might be an idea but there is no need to do so just to avoid haggling. The roads are a nightmare -make sur eyou have insurance which covers you in case you have a major smash.
Michelle

Be carreful : not to buy the new motobike in series 2010,2009 and go out at night late.Very dangerous!!!

hi all, new here,,  thinking of moving there too later i the year.

michellesincambodia - as a guide for tuk tuk price, what would you expect to pay as a regular, say from riverside to the airport??  Cheers

Oh, & with my visits, it is good to have one driver take you around.  He becomes more than your driver & will help you with other things too.

Riverside to airport for tuk tuk should be no more than $7. This is the standard fixed fare the airport guys charge... You could try for less when you have a regular person as they will want the regular income.
Yes, its good to have a couple of guys who will look after you - they can help you out with most things if their english is good enough or if your khmer is good enough(!)

Cheers michellesincambodia.. looks like i got the pricing spot on, nice to know.  Having a crack at khmer too!