Cote D'Ivoire Info
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 Posted: Tue Feb 27, 2007 11:01 am Post subject: GETTING AROUND IN COTE D'IVOIRE / COTE D'IVOIRE TRANSPORT |
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GETTING AROUND IN COTE D'IVOIRE
BY AIR
The only internal flight is Sophia Airlines' Mon-Sat service between Abidjan and San Pédro.
Departure tax: CFA 800.
BY RAIL
The Abidjan–Ouagadougou railway is one of the most efficient in Africa and runs trains daily from Abidjan to Bouaké and Ferkessédougou. Children under four years of age travel free. Children aged between four and 9 pay half fare.
BY ROAD
Côte d’Ivoire has a good road system by West African standards, with 68,000km (42,250 miles) of roads, 5600km (3480 miles) of which are surfaced. However, drivers should be extra aware of potholes and poorly lit vehicles. Petrol stations are frequent except in the north. Traffic drives on the right.
Bus
Small private buses and bush taxis operate throughout the country; they are comfortable and efficient, although often extremely overcrowded. There are also larger coaches for the longer journeys.
Car rental
Cars may be hired in Abidjan, main towns and at the airport.
Documentation: Insurance is compulsory for the driver. The driver requires a UK or most other (applicable) national driving licenses, accompanied by attestation from the Embassy of the issuing country that it is genuine.
URBAN TRANSPORTATION
Extensive bus and boat services are operated in Abidjan by SOTRA on a two-tiered fare structure. Taxis are available in the main cities and are usually red and metered; rates are doubled from 0000-0600. However, most of the taxis are often of unsound mechanical condition. |
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