It might seem simple, but taking taxis in Jordan is its own art form! What I nean by this is that you have to know where to go, how to get there and how to have conversations with your taxi driver. Let me tell you about this intricate part of Jordanian transit!
The most common form of transportation is Jordan's equivalent of the yellow taxi, which is typically driven by a man. When hailing this type of cab, you state the name of the town you want to go to, then you navigate your way there with landmarks. Most taxi drivers don't take addresses, so you can describe to them a local mall, park or school. Once you arrive, you can give more specific directions!
At first, I felt a little unsure of myself. It's hard to know exactly how to get somewhere when I didn't even know the street names! After a few weeks, though, I got the hang of it. It helps to also have sawarvice around. Sawarvice (or "service," pronounced ser-VEES) are taxis with fixed routes. They cost less than normal taxis, and they have been helping me figure out how to find my way through Amman!
