TAXI CAPE TOWN – unlike other major cities, available taxis are not readily found in many of Cape Town’s streets (perhaps with the exception of the tourist-friendly Waterfront area). Visitors should plan ahead, and pre-program some reputable local taxi companies on their smart phones, so that they can arrange a taxi by phone: […]
TRAM – Casablanca’s tram system (Tramway de Casablanca) is the best means of public transportation in this city (especially for first-time visitors). First launched in 2012, it currently has two lines (1 from Sidi Moumen to Lissasfa, and ط2 from Sidi Bernoussi to Ain Diab—which intersect at 2 points and form a 47 km network […]
TAXIS – Before the more modern trams came along, many locals and visitors got around Casablanca by taking what are called “Petit taxis” (which can usually carry up to three passengers, and are usually metered). The Fiat Uno and Peugeot 206 models are the typical vehicles used by such drivers. Of course, individuals can negotiate […]
TAXIS – for foreigners who don’t have the patience to deal with the local “taxi brousse” buses, the capital’s cream-color taxis (usually old school Renault 4 vehicles) are plentiful and cheap, even at night. Fares are negotiable: a journey in town should cost Ar 4000 to Ar 8000 during the day, or Ar 5000 to […]
Bus Travel Outside the capital (Antananarivo): for those wanting to travel from the capital to other towns, things are improving with a relatively new bus service called “Cotisse Transport”. This is a local-transport company that leaves on time, so if you’re 5 minutes late, they will have left already. They even offer Wi-Fi onboard […]
BUSES — The usual way to get around Madagascar (and within the capital) is by “taxi-brousse”, which are usually old Mercedes minibuses that can never be too crowded, stops every time someone wants to get on or off, and only depart when full. So there are no scheduled departures and arrival times can vary […]
GAUTRAIN — for those planning a quick trip to downtown Johannesburg (or “Jo’burg”, as the locals like to say), the city’s trendy Rosebank neighborhood, the airport and other area cities like Sandton and Pretoria, visitors can take South Africa’s Gautrain high-speed train. Unlike other forms of public transit, Gautrain provides camera surveillance, South African railway […]
BUS – in recent years, Johannesburg has been phasing in a new public transportation bus system, with routes going to various parts of the city and outerlying areas (from Eldorado Park to Ellis Park East and elsewhere). The service is called Rea Vaya, and has a fare system which progressively increases according to distance. […]
Uber: Uber now operates in the metropolitan Johannesburg area (including the country’s nearby capital Pretoria). More info at: https://www.uber.com/global/en/cities/johannesburg/
Kruger Park Shuttle – this service offers daily luxury business class road shuttle between Johannesburg and Kruger National Park. Visit its website for updated rates and other info: www.kpss.co.za