I agree about the medallions, but there's much to be said for regulations. In my wife's country, taxis are basically a no-go, especially if you're white. Mini

I agree about the medallions, but there's much to be said for regulations. In my wife's country, taxis are basically a no-go, especially if you're white. Minibuses were OK in the day, otherwise you have to get a private driver, preferably one whom you know personally (so that if you're murdered or robbed there's a way to enact revenge). And just when I thought they were being paranoid, we did witness a robbery and subsequent shootout when we were there, one of her friends did get car-jacked and robbed, and shortly after we left one of the people whom we visited was gunned down and murdered by bandits. Lawless countries are less fun than they appear...