Some travelers told me that there is limited card acceptance in upscale Ashgabat taxis, especially those ordered via hotels. However, street taxis are...

Locals in Syria told me cars for hire or taxis hardly use cards because of infrastructure issues. I took taxis in Homs, and cash was king. Taxi fares ...

Taxi rides in Sudan are straightforward: always carry cash. Even if you’re near Khartoum’s popular markets or staying at Al Nile Hotel, most taxis won...

Local advice from friends in Hargeisa confirmed it's best to pay taxi rides in cash. Even taxis affiliated with hotels usually require cash upfront. M...

I met locals in Honiara who said card payments for taxis are rare due to lack of infrastructure. I took taxis around the town and always paid cash. AT...

I noticed that while major taxi operators accept cards, some independent drivers in Sint Maarten prefer cash, especially in quieter areas. I stayed ne...

Some travelers say card use is growing in Senegal, mostly around Dakar’s airport or upscale hotels like Radisson Blu. But outside major hubs, cash rem...

Chatting with fellow travelers staying at the Palau Pacific Resort, it became clear that cash is the way to go for taxis here. Even some drivers who c...

Talking with locals on Niue, cash is still king for taxis. Even if cards are technically accepted, network issues make them unreliable. I stayed at Se...