Lome - Post Report Question and Answers
Are local buses, trams, trains or taxis safe and affordable?
None of those are safe. They are affordable if you don't mind sharing a taxi with three strangers and wondering if your driver has a license. I always hire a local driver who rents out his car. He keeps it in good condition and is always available when I need him. These guys are always preferable to any taxi service. - Mar 2019
Moto taxis are widely available, although I don't consider them safe. Taxis can be had at reasonable rates, say, 2000 - 3000 CFA / trip within town. There are no trains or trams. City buses exist. I don't know the cost, but they don't appear to be very frequent. Peace Corps volunteers use buses to travel up country. Ticket prices are reasonable. - Feb 2019
Not safe at all. You do see expats using the moto taxis but they do not have driver's license to ride one. We only used the embassy motor pool and after a while our own car. - Sep 2017
No for safety. - Aug 2015
Embassy employees are advised not to use public transportation. - May 2014
yes, but I don''t use them. - Mar 2011
