Transportation & Infrastructure Guide in Bahamas
Public transit, airports, and getting around
Public Transport
Road Infrastructure
Public Transport
3.5/10Basic public transport relies on privately operated jitneys (minibuses) costing $1-3 per ride, serving New Providence with over 40 routes. A unified digital UPTC Jitney Pass app launched in 2023 improves routing and payments. No metro, trains, or integrated systems; ferries connect islands but coverage gaps in Out Islands.
Road Infrastructure
4.2/102,718 km of roads (1,560 km paved), driving on the left. Urban congestion in Nassau addressed by $120M East-West Highway expansion (15+ km widening, flyovers). Maintenance varies; golf carts common in resorts. Logistics Performance Index rates infrastructure 2.5/5. Hurricane damage affects Grand Bahama/Abaco.
Internet Speed
5.1/10Average fixed broadband speed around 60-80 Mbps in 2024-2025, with mobile at 40-60 Mbps. Urban Nassau has good fiber from BTC/Aliv, but significant rural/Out Island gaps due to limited infrastructure. Investments ongoing but challenged by high costs and hurricanes.
Avg: 70+ Mbps • Available in Nassau/Freeport urban areas; limited in Out Islands, relying on satellite/DSL
Airport Connectivity
7.8/1077 airports including 28 major hubs provide strong domestic/Out Island connectivity; Lynden Pindling (NAS) is key international gateway with US/Europe/Caribbean routes. Exuma International Airport upgrading ($65M, new terminal/runways by late 2025). Excellent for tourism but limited global hub status.
Hubs: Lynden Pindling (NAS), Grand Bahama (FPO), Exuma (GGT), Marsh Harbour (MHH), North Eleuthera (ELH)
Transportation Costs
- Metro Pass
- N/A (no metro; UPTC Jitney Pass app for jitneys)
- Bus Trip
- $1.25-3 per jitney ride
- Taxi
- $5 start + $2.50/km (Nassau); higher in Out Islands
- High-speed Train
- N/A (no trains)
Mobile Network
Reliable urban mobile networks from BTC, Aliv, and roaming partners; high speeds in cities (50+ Mbps), but Out Islands depend on satellite backups post-hurricanes. Overall good for calls/data in populated areas.
Driving License
Foreign licenses valid for 3 months with IDP required (English translation). Driving on left. Long-term residents (over 90 days) must obtain Bahamian license via exchange/test after permit. Rentals common for visitors.
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