Taxis in Abuja are relatively safe and easy to use. There are two types: government sponsored and private. The government-sponsored taxis are green with white stripes. Private taxis can be any type of saloon car. The taxis will honk as they drive to see if customers want a ride. A wave of the hand will bring them to a stop. There are two possible approaches to payment. A price can be agreed before entering the vehicle or you can just pretend you know what you are doing and wait to see if the taxi driver complains. Check with friends to ascertain the going rate for a local drop prior up significantly when petrol is in short supply and they are slow to come down thereafter. As Abuja is a relatively new city, many of the taxi drivers are new as well. They tend to be most familiar with the main locations, so customers may have to assist (with directions to less well-known locations).

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