New Raha buses

I finally saw my first Raha bus, the buses that I spoke of in this post: http://tjyemen.wordpress.com/2009/04/25/new-bus-service/ Its actually quite a sight, being that except for a few school type buses here and there and maybe some tour buses, the closest you usually  get to a bus is the dubaab (sp?) mini vans…………………………………. I believe [...]

Renting a Car in Yemen

Update to previous post……………………….   I don’t have experience renting cars here, but I came across the following car rental places: Europcar Yemen. http://www.europcar.com.ye/ The site lists the types of cars available and a thorough breakdown of their rates: http://www.europcar.com.ye/ info@europcar-yemen.com 1. Diary: 60th Diary South tel: 448950 2. Airport office: 346666 3. Sam City [...]

New bus service

Raha taxi is establishing a new bus service between provinces and cities cited a  recent story in a local newspaper here. “New travel means and a new set of standards for this service will be implemented in which a number of buses will be equipped with safety and comfort amenities including ventilation, comfortable seats, more [...]

By Car; Women Drivers

I don’t really know how much foreigners go by car, I think they generally take a taxi or dubaab. Rules of the Road is as it is in the US (driving on the right side), but that’s about one of the few similarities. You will see speed limits posted occasionally on the freeways.  Many drivers [...]

Dubaab

I’m not really sure how to spell this in Arabic so my transliteration could be off. Dubaabs are mini vans which I guess would be the equivalent (or closest thing to) a bus service. The route is marked on the back of the van in green and white. (and the front too I think)   [...]

Marhaba Taxi

Another metered taxi company is Marhaba: http://marhaba-taxi.com/default.aspx?com=2&key=1 Phone numbers can be found on this page: http://marhaba-taxi.com/default.aspx?com=6

Going by Taxi

Taxis are identified by their either all mustard yellow color or they are white with yellow. They may have a taxi sign atop, but all taxis can be identified by their mustard yellow license plates that say “ajarah” (as in for rent/hire).   Most taxis are not metered so you will most likely haggle over [...]

Taxi Companies

Raha Taxi   Local Number: 448888   Taxi company with new cars with meters. For a smoother, less stressful ride, I would suggest using these, however that is not to say that you might not get an unfriendly driver, but most are professional. In the taxis is a posting of their rules and if you [...]