Mini-Buses, Hurghada

In Hurghada there it is not problem with the mini-bus. They go the all day and the all night. You must only wave one`s hand and the mini-bus is stoping.
There are 2 arts of those mini-buses: the common mini-buses and the taxis called mahsus. In the common bus you pay 1-2 EL for the transporting, in the mahsus 10 EL. But the price you must consolide before you sit in this mini-bus... becouse after they can say you an other price.....
You must say for the driver the name of the place where you want go. The driver have too an assistant.

Before you get into one of the mini-buses, make sure you agree on the fare. It shouldn't be more than 1 Egyptian Pound/person. And even that may be too much. I witnessed the drivers charge less to the locals than to tourists. After that, I was able to talk the drivers to 1 EP for 2 people. But it's really what you're comfortable with. And most important of all, look like a local. When in the bus, don't swing your neck around like you're some alien taking in the sights. Keep quiet & look straight ahead. Also, always try to have exact change. Some unscrupulous drivers will try to short change you if given the chance. It's kind of hard having smaller bills because shop owners really don't like giving it out as well. But try your best.

There are a lot of minibuses in Hurghada. I can say - it's the main transport here :-) You cann't miss minibuses - why - all drivers, when see some tourist - signaling. :-)))
Actually, when i return back to Latvia first thing what i notice was silence in the streets :-)
Price: we pay 0,50 LE, you can pay 1,- LE, too, but not more. Of course, everything depends on how far you like to go :-) Bur as told some local - locals pay only 0,25 LE....
So, everything after you! :-)

If you're staying outside of Hurghada it's pretty easy to take a small minibus in front of your hotel, you don't need an expensive taxi.
Always discuss the price for your trip, they will ask you the double or even more.
The egyptians pay about 1 or 2 pounds to get around......the driver will ask you 20 pounds!!
Always bargain!!!

Within the resort it is possible to catch mini-buses to get around. Just stand around on a main round and one will be along in a few minutes. You only need to pay 1 Egyptian Pound despite requests/demands for any more money and they may even try to tell you that it is a 'taxi' if you are the only passenger.