Nearly all shipments of cargo coming to The Bahamas from Europe, parts of the Orient and the West Indies are transshipped through ports in Florida, mainly by container storage. An exception to this is the importation of cars shipped here direclty from Japan. Nassau also has direct passenger connections with the United States. Ask about hourly rates. You can use your credit card as deposit.
Hourly rentals are available.
Novice motorcyclists should practise in light traffic before venturing downtown. Motor bike and scooter riders are required by law to wear crash helmets, which are provided at no extra charge by rental companies. Fare is 75c anywhere on the island. Bus stops are signposted. Routes and time schedules may be unpredictable.