Infrastructure, the construction of buildings and roads, is quickly developing here in Rwanda. Within and in between towns, most of the major roads are paved, which something I have become thankful for as I navigate my way from place to place. There are, however, still many rocky dirt roads that are so bumpy, they make your teeth chatter. There are many different means people use to get around, depending on the road quality and, more importantly, the affordability of the transport mode.
People get around in any way they can, here. Many people own bicycles, and cycling is actually a very popular sport in Rwanda. Most people do not own cars; the households that own cars are usually families with higher incomes.
There are also several forms of taxi transportation when considering what to order. You can order a bicycle taxi, a motorcycle taxi, or a car taxi. Bicycle taxis are cheapest, costing 100 Rwandan francs (about $0.12) for a ten-minute ride. Motorcycle taxis are 300 Rwandan francs (about $0.34), and car taxis cost 4000 Rwandan francs ($4.50).
Rwanda also has a reliable bus system that runs services between towns, with buses departing every half hour. I often take a bus from my town, Musanze, to the capital, Kigali. The bus ride takes two-and-a-half hours, and a ticket costs 1930 Rwandan francs ($2.16).
