KARIBU KENYA - UNON - the United Nations Office at Nairobi
KARIBU KENYA - UNON - the United Nations Office at Nairobi
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however, <strong>the</strong> poor condition of roads and famously err<strong>at</strong>ic driving standards<br />
continue to make transport by m<strong>at</strong><strong>at</strong>u a dangerous and unpredictable business.<br />
Before you have bought your own car, you should try to travel in<br />
reputable taxis or to hire a car from a well-established car hire company.A few<br />
examples are given below.<br />
Taxis<br />
Taxis come in all shapes and sizes: from smart new saloons and black<br />
London cabs to b<strong>at</strong>tered old vehicles th<strong>at</strong> often don’t make it to <strong>the</strong>ir destin<strong>at</strong>ions.<br />
People do not tend to hail taxis from <strong>the</strong> side of <strong>the</strong> road, but c<strong>at</strong>ch<br />
<strong>the</strong>m ei<strong>the</strong>r from taxi bays <strong>at</strong> large hotels or o<strong>the</strong>r landmarks, or by calling<br />
<strong>the</strong>m over <strong>the</strong> phone. R<strong>at</strong>es vary widely, and it is important to agree <strong>the</strong><br />
fare before setting off; few taxis have fare meters.The best-known local taxi<br />
companies are J<strong>at</strong>co and Ken<strong>at</strong>co, although several new companies have<br />
sprung up in recent years offering reliable and punctual services. The<br />
nearest reliable taxi service to <strong>the</strong> UN Gigiri Complex is JIMCab, which<br />
is based <strong>at</strong> <strong>the</strong> Warwick Centre.<br />
Some of <strong>the</strong> better taxi firms in <strong>Nairobi</strong> are:<br />
Amco Taxis 4446376<br />
Dial-a-Cab 243244<br />
Ken<strong>at</strong>co 225123/230771<br />
J<strong>at</strong>co 4446096/575369<br />
JIMCab 521205/522565/0733-735499/0722-711001<br />
Buzz-a-Cab 828585-6/0734-828585/0721-349590<br />
Hilltop Radio Taxis 723218/723270<br />
Some recommended car hire firms in <strong>Nairobi</strong> are:<br />
Avis 336704/333082<br />
Budget 223072/330169<br />
Car Hire Services 3743270-2<br />
Chequered Flag 4443354/443806<br />
Express Travel 334722-7<br />
Hertz 331973-4<br />
Payless 228379/227304<br />
44 • <strong>KARIBU</strong> <strong>KENYA</strong>
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