Transportation in Maradi consists of travel by buses and taxis which ply throughout the city. Transportation in Maradi also includes the motor cycle taxis.
There are reasonable services between the main centers. Coach services operate from Maradi to Niamey, Agadez, N'guemi, Tera and Zinder. The main operator is the state transport buses. Apart fro these bus travel hitch hike is very popular. It is common practice to pay for rides in cross-country Lorries. This form of transport has its own disadvantage. It can be an extremely slow and uncomfortable means of transport. Higher charge is required of those who wish to ride in a cab.
Another mode of transportation within the city of Maradi is either a private vehicle or a cab or taxi. The whole city area is very safe. Security is provided everywhere. Getting to a specific destination can be very easy if details of address and location are available.
Taxis near the autogare in Maradi go out to Tibiri-Gobir for about 250f cfa. Tibiri is the home of the Gobirawa Sarkee, or King, and the site of one of two annual rain-predicting ceremonies. This place lies about 6 kilometers west of Maradi. It boasts of one of the largest mosques in the area.
Taxis in Maradi charge about 200 fcfa per ride. This is the minimum charge. Rates vary depending on the distance traveled. Another interesting form of travel is motorcycle taxis. These are popularly known as Kabo-kabos. It charges about 100-150 fcfa depending on distance.
Traffic drives on the right in the city of Maradi. Certain roads are permanently closed to tourists. To drive here tourists needs special authorization. Principal internal roads are from Niamey to Zinder, Tahoua, Arlit and Gaya. The condition of roads worsens during the rains. During heavy rains it becomes impassable. The best season for road travel in the city is from December to March.
Petrol stations are infrequent in Maradi. Available garages are extremely expensive. It is prohibited to travel by a different route in the city than the one entered in the passport by the police in the previous town. It is mandatory to pay a toll on the main routes. Travelers are advised against driving at night.
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