Travel within Antananarivo can be difficult with poor road signage and an abundance of one-way streets. 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.