There is no public transport in Gaza, but there are numerous service ser-VEESS taxis. Navigation is done by landmark, not street address. Stand on the side of the road that is in the desired direction of travel. When a driver stops indicate the destination landmark e.g., "Shifa" and the number of passengers "wahid" for one, "it-nayn" for two. If the driver is not headed that way, he may drive on. Travel up and down Omar al-Mukhtar St. will set you back âª1; trips elsewhere are negotiable. Near al-Shifa hospital is a line of taxis that travel to destinations beyond Gaza city. The drivers yell out their destination and wait until their vehicle is pretty much full before they leave. It is advisable to watch your step if walking, since traffic is chaotic and sidewalks are largely non-existent.
