JasmineJasmine has first hand experience of bus commuting - which sounds fairly positive. As a white western woman you will not be subject to the kind of regular harrassment Asian women face (an unfortunate fact of life here in the Gulf). Also, as a white western woman you will be taken seriously should there be any "discussion" with any authorities. Again, an unfortunate fact of life here in the Gulf.

In my experience here in the Gulf, you are much safer here than anywhere in Canada - however, you may be uncomfortable with the staring and occasional cat calls that you will be subjected to.

There are many "unofficial" taxis (they are not licensed to take fares and therefore may take more liberties than the regular Karwa taxis.

I don't know where you will be living or where you will be working but figuring out the bus system here (if that is your choice) would have to be done carefully before you decide that it is your preferred method of transport. JasmineJasmine could advise you better than I can on that point.

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