Freetown - Post Report Question and Answers
Are local buses, trams, trains or taxis safe and affordable?
Not really. Some expats use ocados (motorcycles) or kks, but neither are very safe. - Jan 2022
We are unable to use any public transportation here at post. - Sep 2021
Taxis, tuk tuks and motorbikes are very affordable yes, but we aren't allowed to use them. You'll get ripped off as a gringo anyway. - May 2018
No, no, and no. Bring a car/buy a car. - Sep 2017
Local travel is affordable. Taxis within Freetown don't drive fast enough to be really dangerous, traveling upcountry in a local podapoda is more risky. You should not travel outside Freetown at night, there are no street lights and people drive too fast with old cars. - Sep 2014
No and yes. - Jun 2014
While local transport is cheap, it's dangerous. - Aug 2013
NOT allowed. - Sep 2010
