There's close to 500 little white imports running around Roatan with 3 numbers painted on them… which usually means it's a taxi in these parts. Most are operated by inexperienced drivers who stop anywhere for whatever reason, seemingly oblivious to the world around them, let alone the rights of other drivers. They are banged up, falling apart and totally unsafe to park in a driveway, let alone drive on the streets carrying passengers… but they do, and it's part of the Honduran culture it seems. They will overcharge you, race like mad to your destination with little concern for yours or anyone else's safety, and are the first to join any Island "cause" that's worth demonstrating for. The truth of the matter is that there are too many of them here and they all fight for the next fair.. and rightly so. They are a necessary evil and, despite the love-hate relationship they sew, can really come in handy when you need to get somewhere fast… I guess.
Here's some tips if you're planning on using this mode of transportation on Roatan…
