Vanuatu Transportation Tips by worldgypsie

Vanuatu local buses and taxis

Vanuatu has a bus service like none other I have experienced. All busses are identified by the letter B on the number plate. You stand on the road side and hail a bus similar to hailing a taxi in US and tell the driver where you wish to go - the bus has no specified route and its first on first off basis of operation. So often you will get to have a trip around town before you disembark at your destination. The trip will cost you 100Vt (vatu local currency about $1.25 Au) tipping is not required. Bus drivers are sometimes shy usually because of limited English and on other occasions they will ask where you are from and tell you about life in Vanuatu. Prices for travel outside the town area need to negotiated and agreed upon before you get in the bus. Vanuatu taxi's are identified by the letter T on the number plate and are all independently owned, you are able to hail a taxi or pre arrange by phone directly with the driver to be picked up at a specified time. Charges for airport transfers are listed at the air port and cannot be changed. Generally charges vary depending on your destination most trips around town will cost 500Vt but as with busses negotiate the price before setting off on your ride. Buses and taxi's are a safe mode of transport but don't forget to collect your personal belongings before leaving.. Hire cars are available but only experienced drivers should attempt to drive on the roads outside the Capital most roads are coral and sustain extensive damage due to tropical rain, if driving in Vanuatu be extremely careful around villages as children play along the roadside and most locals tend to walk either on the road or very near and are particularly hard to see when wearing dark clothing at night - animals are also a hazard in these areas. There is a helicopter charter service for adventures to either other islands or just to get a birds eye view of the capital

Mode: AROUND

Phone: Georges Kelmet Tours 71022

Type: Bus