 Minibuses are the most common type of public transportation in Mogadishu . The next most frequently used public vehicles in the city are auto rickshaws ( bajaj ) . They number around 3 @,@ 000 units and come in various designs . The auto rickshaws represent a lower cost alternative to taxis and minibuses , typically charging half the price for the same distance , with flexible rates . Due to their affordability , capacity to negotiate narrow lanes and low fuel consumption , the three @-@ wheeled vehicles are often appealing investment opportunities for small @-@ scale entrepreneurs . They are generally preferred for shorter commutes . In June 2013 , two new taxi companies also started offering road transportation to residents . Part of a fleet of over 100 vehicles , Mogadishu Taxi 's trademark yellow cabs offer rides throughout the city at flat rates of $ 5 . City Taxi , the firm 's nearest competitor , charges the same flat rate , with plans to add new cabs to its fleet . 
 Minibuses <a href='drop_aux' title='1'><mark>are</mark></a>the most common type of public transportation in Mogadishu . The next most frequently used public vehicles in the city <a href='drop_aux' title='2'><mark>are</mark></a>auto rickshaws ( bajaj ) . They number around 3 @,@ 000 units and come in various designs . The auto rickshaws represent a lower cost alternative to taxis and minibuses , typically charging half the price for the same distance , with flexible rates . Due to their affordability , capacity to negotiate narrow lanes and low fuel consumption , the three @-@ wheeled vehicles are often appealing investment opportunities for small @-@ scale entrepreneurs . They <a href='drop_aux' title='3'><mark>are</mark></a>generally preferred for shorter commutes . In June 2013 , two new taxi companies also started offering road transportation to residents . Part of a fleet of over 100 vehicles , Mogadishu Taxi <a href='null_genetive' title='4'><mark>'s</mark></a>trademark yellow cabs offer rides throughout the city at flat rates of $ 5 . City Taxi , the firm <a href='null_genetive' title='5'><mark>'s</mark></a>nearest competitor , <a href='uninflect' title='6'><mark>charges</mark></a> the same flat rate , with plans to add new cabs to its fleet . 
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