Dakar is the center for Senegal’s cultural, administrative, political, and economic activities. This makes it easy to find cheap hotels in Dakar during your time in Senegal, as there are many hotels in Dakar. The predominant public transport in Dakar is buses. AFTU buses operate most routes in Dakar, with more than 60 routes covered from Bambilor in the north to Dakar Plateau in the south. Most of these buses operate every day, from early in the morning to late at night. The cheapest bus ticket costs around 30 cents, with the departure frequency being anywhere between 15 minutes to two hours depending on your route. Popular taxis include Taxi Dakar and Allo Taxi. They are not metered, so negotiate the fare with the driver beforehand. Water taxis are also available and are faster for inner-city travel than travel on land. The L'Express du Senegal operates between Dakar, Ziguinchor, and Banjul. Water taxis also make frequent journeys between Goree Island and Dakar.