How to get around in Cape Town: Public Transportation 101

After two hilarious experiences and many crazy stories I am excited to share with you what I have decided are the "how tos" about traveling in Cape Town.

1. Always travel in a group, except when the group is holding you back from doing what you want. Then go alone but do so safely.
2. When crossing the road look THREE times then make a run for it. Do not hesitate.
3. Look behind you too. You may or may not end up getting hit by a taxi and spilling coffee everywhere but your clothes.

4. Never assume you are safe. When you let your guard down you may get your phone stolen.

5. If someone is trying to steal from you give them what you have. Things are replaceable, you life is NOT.
6. Don’t close the door "like that". In other words, handle the doors carefully because many taxis are falling apart and if you close the door properly then the door will fall entirely off the car!
7. If the above happens, RUN!
8. Don’t use big bills when paying your taxi fare. It's annoying.
9. If you do, insist on proper change.
10. If it's too crowded in the taxi take a laptop. NO do not sit on someone's lap! Rather, sit on a board that stretches between the gaps of the seats. The floor is another good option.
11. After dark don't take taxis take cabs. 
12. A minibus is a taxi a taxi is a cab. Go figure…
13. Always negotiate the fare before you take a cab, you get a better deal that way.
14. Never pay the fare when riding the train. They don't check.
15. When riding the train avoid rush hour.
16. If you happen to get on during rush hour, go to first class not third.
17. There is no second class on the train.
18. You can get almost anywhere if you are willing to pay.
19. When in doubt, find someone with a car :)