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By louage in Tunisia
By louage in Tunisia
Locals use louage or long-haul shared taxis where there is no train or bus. There are no timetables, but they wait in the louage station (which is generally near a train station if your destination is accessible by train) until 8 people turn up. They are nearly as cheap as the walk up train fares and operate with fixed prices so you won't get scalped. eg Douz to Gabes (120km) for 7 dinars. Be aware that while louages are very cheap, they can also be stifling hot during the summer months and tourists may be hassled.
Furthermore, louages have the reputation to drive at a fast pace, and to be less safe than other transportation, so be aware of that.
Louage departures are very frequent, a louage departs as soon as the seats are filled.
All Louage cars are of white color, with a side stripe showing the coverage area.
Louages between major cities are recognizable by their red stripe, louages within region are recognizable by their blue stripe and Louages serving rural areas are recognizable by their Yellow strips (the Rural Louage can be Yellow with blue stripes, or a van fully painted in brown color).
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