Nouakchott - Post Report Question and Answers
Are local buses, trams, trains or taxis safe and affordable?
Nope. Public transport is off limits. The Embassy has a motor pool service you can use for your entire tour for a very small fee per trip. Some officers go their whole tour using it, and even when you have a car it is quite handy. - Jan 2023
No, use your POV. - Aug 2021
Not advised. - Aug 2021
We did not use any buses, trains or taxis as we are strongly encouraged to only use cars. - Sep 2020
We are not allowed to take public transportation. That said, there are LOTs of taxis around, most in a poor state of repair. - Apr 2019
No, no, and no. - May 2016
No! No trains, no buses, and taxis are completely unsafe and forbidden for Embassy personnel - and with good reason. - Dec 2015
No. - Apr 2014
No. Bring a car or buy one from someone leaving. - Aug 2011
You can find a taxi, but they will probably try to take advantage of you. - Dec 2009
