There are plenty of taxis around: expect to pay between KZT300 and 1000 for a trip within the city.
The public buses cost 60 KZT. Get on the bus and a conductor will come and ask for your fair and give you a ticket. Given the simplicity of the process, you don't need to speak the language to be able to do this. The buses are efficient and comfortable, but they are often full. Some buses are from the 90's, but there are also newer buses from the last 10 years that match any modern city in terms of the quality of the bus. The bus routes are available on the following English-language website:
Unfortunately you have to choose the bus number to see the route. This is not helpful if you know where you want to go but don't know which bus to take! Once you're on the bus, there is a route map, so it's worth taking a photo of that on your phone for later trips around the city!
The number 12 bus does a nice loop around the new part of the city with the palace etc., so this is a nice one for a tour.
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