Transportation in South Sudan

South Sudan's transport is overwhelmingly road-based: shared minivans (buses) are the everyday spine, cheap but crowded and slow; motorcycles (boda-bodas) weave through traffic for a fraction of a taxi fare and are often the fastest way across town. Private taxis are the comfort option, moderate-to-splurge depending on distance and bargaining. There is no rail or scheduled domestic air network according to available data, so expect long, dusty journeys on unpaved roads, outside Juba. First-timers should download the SafeBoda or Juba Taxi apps before arrival. Both work with local mobile money and spare you the haggle. Never accept rides from touts inside Juba International's baggage hall, walk past the terminal doors to the official taxi stand or the clearly marked boda-boda queue. Roads can close without notice, so always allow extra time and confirm your route with the driver before setting off.