Do I need to own a car in Bocas Del Toro, Panama?

If you live in Bocas Town proper, you may not need to own a car as the town is very small and there are many taxis available. The island has only two roads out of town, one of which is serviced by a bus, going to Bocas del Drago. The other road goes to Playa Bluff, and is only serviced by taxis. If you own a business in outlying areas of Isla Colon, it might be useful to own a car, not only to bring in supplies, but also to be able to respond quickly to an emergency situation. Isla...

If you live in Bocas Town proper, you may not need to own a car as the town is very small and there are many taxis available. The island has only two roads out of town, one of which is serviced by a bus, going to Bocas del Drago. The other road goes to Playa Bluff, and is only serviced by taxis. If you own a business in outlying areas of Isla Colon, it might be useful to own a car, not only to bring in supplies, but also to be able to respond quickly to an emergency situation. Isla Colon is the only island in the entire archipelago with roads for cars.