Taxis are plentiful and are generally reasonably priced. Expect to bargain for the fare prior to getting into the vehicle. Most accidents are pedestrian-related, due to narrow roads and lack of sidewalks on many streets. Rental cars generally come with a driver who is responsible for maintaining the vehicle and sometimes acting as a tour guide. Public transportation is unreliable and the vehicles are poorly maintained.
Rail services are very limited and undependable.
However, arrangements can be made for a private train to travel to certain destinations. Domestic and international air services operate regularly but are subject to delays and occasional breakdowns. Air Madagascar often changes in-country flight schedules, based on how full the flight is, with little or no prior warning to passengers. Overbooking is also common. While in a foreign country, a U.S. citizen is subject to that country's laws and regulations, which sometimes differ significantly from those in the United States and may not afford the protections available to the individual under U.S. law.