Tap Tap

Visitors in the country have seen the colorful public buses and have probably heard the term tap tap more than in a few times in connection with transportation in Haiti. Tap Taps have become a major part of Haitian culture, as well as transit for many in Haiti. Tap tap can refer to a van, pick-up truck, small or full-sized bus, or even a cargo truck. Tap Taps got their name because, you simply “tap tap” on the vehicle to let the driver know you want him to stop and let you off. It has over the years become tradition for tap tap owners to vivi