Taxi to Soweto and other Pietermaritzburg, South Africa Transportation Tips

'Mode': TO,AROUND
Category: Car/Motor Home
Getting TO/AROUND: While minibuses in most parts of Southern Africa are practical and frequent ways to get from one point to another, safety concerns in some areas should make you think twice before boarding. The reputations of minibus taxis in Johannesburg and Cape Town are particularly suspect; robberies are not uncommon, and news of "wars" (anything from scuffles to outright shooting) between competing drivers makes many travelers stick to other options. Reckless driving and speeding among South African long-distance minibus drivers has been a major problem in the past, but new, well-enforced legislation that mandates speed limits and license requirements has made this concern more infrequent. Always follow two rules: 1) talk to locals you trust to learn about minibus safety in your area, and 2) never board a minibus unless you are positive that this minibus will get you there. And don't even consider riding a minibus after dark.

Leave a Comment

Phone: found everywhere

'Mode': AROUND
Category: Car/Motor Home
Getting TO/AROUND: Avis Car Rentals, whose slogan, "We Try Harder", is probably well-known to the public, has a conveniently placed office at the Oribi Airport. Avis Car Hire offers a wide selection of cars ranging from small economy to comfortable and up-market models with a choice of daily or leisure rates. For more information on conditions of hire.

Leave a Comment

Phone: 033 3866101

'Mode': AROUND
Category: Car/Motor Home
Getting TO/AROUND: Metro taxis/ Yellow Cabs

Leave a Comment