Trying to figure out if buses and metros in Martinique take cards or if Ill need small cash. Any recent experiences?
You'll need cash, as buses here don't take cards. My friend who was traveling with me didn't have any small bills and had a really tough time. The buses operate on a cash-only basis. So, you'll need to get some Euros from a bank or an ATM and be sure to have smaller notes for your bus fares.
I wouldn't count on using a card. The transportation system on Martinique is very informal, so cards are a non-starter. You'll need to pay the driver directly in cash. The official currency is the Euro, so make sure you have plenty of small bills on hand. You'll find these buses along the main road that runs through Fort-de-France, and you just flag them down.
You'll need cash for sure. I was in Martinique last month, and even though I could use my credit card at most restaurants and shops, the local buses were all cash-based. The bus drivers don't have card readers. You just pay the fare directly, so my advice is to carry some Euros in small denominations specifically for transport.
You'll definitely need small cash for public transportation. While Martinique is a French territory and credit cards are widely accepted at shops, the local public buses, known as TCSP are a cash-only affair. There is no metro. You will pay the driver directly with Euros, and it's essential to have small bills and coins on hand as they often don't have change for large notes.