The country’s Ministry of Transport and Roads regulates cab fares in Namibia, though not all taxi drivers abide by these rates. All trips that begin and end in Windhoek must stay within city limits and cost no more than N$22. If your destination lies over 15 miles outside of Windhoek, the fare will be N$34, plus an additional N$7 per mile if you wish to pay by distance rather than using the hourly rate.

How much will it cost to buy a taxi license in Namibia?

Namibia’s license plate system is designed to discourage car ownership and promote public transportation. Fees can be paid to register vehicles, but there are no annual registration fees, vehicle taxes or other similar charges required by most governments around the world. License plates are generally issued for three-year periods, with costs varying depending on what type of vehicle you want to drive. Motorcycles, which make up more than half of all registered vehicles in Namibia, only need an orange sticker costing N$50 (about US$4). Taxis must have yellow plates costing N$1,500 (about US$120) each. To get your own set of plates for any vehicle, you must pay an initial fee equal to 50 per cent of their value at the time of purchase plus a $40 processing fee.