Deciphering taxi hand signals on the Dolphin Coast

The taxi is as part of South Africa as biltong and Bafana Bafana.

But if you needed to catch one, would you know where to begin?

Firstly it is important to know that you cannot just jump into any taxi and expect them to take you wherever you need to go.

Every area has specific hand signals used by the commuters and drivers to communicate with each other about their journey.

This is no different on the Dolphin Coast.

So here’s your easy guide to some of the most useful hand signals used on the Dolphin Coast:

If you want to go to Ballito, hold out your one hand out flat, palm facing down and move your hand like a wave.

If you want to go to Salt Rock, bend your hand with your fingers facing towards you and move your hand from left to right.

For Zimbali, bend your fingers down and move your hand up and down.

When you need to go to town like KwaDukuza or Tongaat you simply point your index finger in the air.

If you are ready to disembark, just shout to the driver where you want to be dropped off.