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City Guide > Middle East > Lebanon > Tripoli | |
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Getting Around Public Transport Shared taxis are the most common way of travelling around Tripoli, these are yellow and white and can be caught at bus stops (where these exist) or ‘hailed’ by shouting out your destination as the driver slows down. There is also a taxi rank at the Sharia al-corniche. Taxis Tripoli’s sizeable fleet of private taxis are black and white and can be flagged down. Car Hire At present, none of the major car rental agencies have offices in Libya. Local firms offer car rental but providers and details change frequently, so it is best to check locally. If you hire a car, check the condition of the vehicle, as some are hardly roadworthy. Minimum age restrictions apply with drivers needing to be at least 23 in many, but not all, cases. When hiring a car, it is also advisable to check the kind of insurance cover that you have under the agreement. Cars driving on Libya’s roads are restricted to speeds of 50kmh (31mph) in built up areas and 100kmh (62mph) on the main highway. Bicycle & Scooter Hire The high accident rate on roads in Tripoli make those riding two-wheeled vehicles very vulnerable, therefore this is not a recommended mode of transport in the Libyan capital. |