The government of Zimbabwe is the main provider of air, rail and road services; historically, there has been little participation of private investors in transportation infrastructure. Taxis are safe and reliable and can be booked through your hotel front desk. Most are metered, charging around US$2.50 for 1km at the time of writing. Taxis in cities travel within a 40km radius of the city. Always take a taxi at night. Many residents make a rule of not driving outside the major towns after dark. Police roadblocks are another inevitable pain of driving in Zimbabwe and you can expect to be waved down multiple times for long journeys. As long as you have all the correct papers and safety equipment, a smile and being courteous should see you waved through without any problems. It’s important to be courteous at all times in your dealings with police; rude or aggressive behaviour will land you in much more trouble. It’s not a bad idea to request and note the force number of the officer. The maximum fine is US$20, but is usually US$10 or less.