How to travel within Lebanon

Lebanon’s transportation system is not regulated. Like Armenia’s Marshrutka vans, minivans are commonly used for transportation. The system is quite flexible, allowing people to board and disembark at any point along the highways. I paid just over ₹90 to travel 81 Kilometer from Beirut to Tripoli, which I found to be cheaper. The van was also quite comfortable, providing a smooth and pleasant journey.

Alternatively, you can always hire a private taxi. Uber and Bolt are commonly used, but keep in mind that you need to negotiate the fare over an in-app chat to get the ride. I find that Bolt prices are outdated due to currency devaluation, and you will end up negotiating. I used to ask Chady to give me a ballpark figure for fares, and sometimes I would guess it. I believe Uber can be used as a benchmark for negotiation because more or less you will pay that price.

I found both taxi and van drivers to be friendly. I did not experience any safety issues or ungrateful events during my time in Lebanon.

There are some non-governmental organizations (NGOs) working towards improving transportation in Lebanon. One such organization is Bus Map Project, which is actively making progress in the country.