Transportation in Monrovia

Monrovia moves on shared taxis, motorbike taxis, and the occasional private car. The yellow shared taxis are the everyday workhorse, cheap, everywhere, and packed tight, while motorbike taxis weave through traffic faster for a fraction of a taxi fare. There's no formal bus network to speak of. If a vehicle looks like it's stopping for passengers, it probably is. First-timers should note that fares are negotiated before you board, and the front seat is considered premium real estate. From Roberts International, the ride to town is straightforward: the official taxi rank outside arrivals is the safest bet, though a splurge compared to street-hailing later. Avoid the informal "helpers" inside the terminal steering you to unmarked cars, they'll quote high and haggle harder. If you're traveling light and adventurous, motorbike taxis wait just beyond the taxi queue and will do the run for about half the price. But agree the fare and helmet situation first.