transportation

Hi all,

I am considering applying for a job in dili. However I do not drive and am concerned about reports that tax%26#39;s stop work at about 6pm. Does anyone have any experience of this? Is this still the case?

Thanks

transportation

Hi spazzle (love the name),

I currently work in Timor and have done so for just over two years. I have a work vehicle so I don%26#39;t deal with taxis very much but I have seen them out and about after 6pm. A taxi around Dili will cost you about US$1.50. From the airpost into town is $5. It%26#39;s no further but they know that they%26#39;ve got you by the short and curlies.

Depending on where you are working and living you have a few other options:

1 - Rent a car. There are plenty available. I%26#39;m unsure of the prices but you can try the car rental place located in the Timor Lodge (near the airport).

2 - Buy a motorbike. A couple of friends of mine did this and managed to get second hand bikes (250cc I think) for about $200 each. Be aware though that the traffic rules here are vastly different to home. Basically the rule is that there are no rules. Signs and traffic lights are pretty well advisory.

3 - Buy a pushbike. There is a couple of bike shops near the heliport on Rua Martires de Patria (the main drag) and they will sell you a new bike with good suspension for a bit over US$100. The same advice about the road rules applies. Good luck with the job.