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You might walk around Pretoria and think how great it are that there are taxi ranks on every street. But wait. They"re for the African taxis, the shared minibuses where you sit next to live chickens and local Mamas with humongous behinds. South Africa has different taxi definitions to Europe and we talk you through the options in capital city Pretoria.
As the administrative capital of South Africa, Pretoria is the nation"s most important business hub. A large number of taxi companies specialise in business and conference clients and provide reliable and professional pre booked taxis. These taxis don"t necessarily have a taxi sign but are usually modern saloon or minivan vehicles. Some like Rixi Taxi even have a fleet of 5 seater London cabs. In general taxis cost around R10 -12 (€1) per kilometre.
In South Africa they have a strange saying. “Now now” means that something will happen, but it"s not going to happen immediately. So if a taxi operator says a taxi is coming “now” expect in the next few minutes. If they say “now now” then expect in the next few hours. Fortunately, the need for efficiency in business prevails in Pretoria and these pre-booked taxis can be relied on to arrive on time. You can compare taxi services on our website for companies like Rixi Taxis, Stop Go Taxi on 458 Manitoba Dr, and Exclusive Travellers on Zambezi Ave.
Hailing a taxi is possible in Pretoria, although with a number of illegal taxis operating it"s sometimes risky to choose this option. Not all taxis have a clear taxi sign, so if someone offers you a lift then first check the taxi license. It should be displayed on the dashboard or in the front of the car. While taxis do have metres you may have to negotiate a fare during peak times. Fares are similar to a pre booked taxi although you don"t have the same options for booking for a half or full day.
Stand at a taxi rank in Pretoria and you"ll find that rather than putting out their thumb, locals make strange hand signals that look like some kind of peculiar sign language. Each destination may have many signs, and the correct one to use depends on where you are travelling from. Sound confusing? The local government have come up with a diagram of all the different signs to help simplify it all.
So these vehicles are no taxis but shared minivans. They should be shared with 16 passengers, but it"s not uncommon to squeeze in over 20 plus luggage. Stopping every 100 metres the doors have been so worn down by opening and closing that they no longer close properly. Still, taking an African taxi is an authentic experience and you"ll meet lots of interesting characters. Passengers look out for each other, so if a driver tries to overcharge they"ll come to your rescue.
Cab services are one way to get around Pretoria. If you are looking for other ways to travel around Pretoria, take a look at car rentals with driver in Pretoria or mini bus hire in Pretoria options. For more information and tips about South Africa, visit the travel services page. Get ideas for trips in and around Pretoria on the transport in Gauteng page.
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