Bujumbura - Post Report Question and Answers
Are local buses, trams, trains or taxis safe and affordable?
Your employer will probably tell you to stay away from all of them, as general road safety and theft are definite issues. I’d say that taxis are fine for trips around the city, but some of them are literally falling apart, so use your head and don’t get in a bad car. There are many accidents and road injuries in Burundi. - Aug 2023
No safe to take any (at all). - Mar 2021
All local buses, trams, trains and taxis are off-limited for U.S. embassy staff. - Nov 2017
Affordable, yes. Safe, no. - Aug 2015
Safe.... depends on your French or Kirundi and ability to think on your feet as well as how important seatbelts and good driving techniques are to you. They are affordable. - Aug 2009
They probably are affordable, but they are not safe. - Oct 2008
