anywhere else especially visiting a place first time it's really safest to ride a local taxi, unlike motorbike that is so prone to accidents. Three-wheeled or four wheeled taxis are the best to travel especially in the busiest cities. I remember going to Dagupan City in the Philippines during my on the job training, I used to ride a pedicab drove by a senior citizen. You're not just safe in taxis but you're also helping the livelihood of a local