Nouakchott - Post Report Question and Answers
Are local buses, trams, trains or taxis safe and affordable?
They are off limits. The local taxis looked like burned out, bombed out 80s Mercedes from Black Hawk Down. People share these things... - Dec 2024
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
