Hitch-hikers in Swakopmund find themselves in a predicament as they contend with inflated transportation prices, leaving them stranded at no-hitchhiking zones and service stations.

As the demand for travel surges during the festive season, transport owners have raised prices, leaving many people, stranded with belongings and accompanied by children, waiting for rides.

The usual hustle and bustle at taxi ranks, where seven-seaters and licensed transport vehicles pick up passengers, have now become quiet, with no cars in sight.

Numerous individuals, eager to reunite with their loved ones in other towns for Christmas celebrations, find themselves stranded at no-hitchhiking zones, hoping for a ride from passing vehicles.

Some have ended up at the B1 service station, where they grapple with exorbitant prices.

Despite the apparent transportation challenges, the traffic flow on the B1 road shows a balanced proportion of cars entering and leaving Swakopmund. 

The coastal town exudes a festive atmosphere, with residents departing and thousands flocking in for their annual vacations. 

Swakopmund, with its cool coastal climate, becomes a sought-after holiday destination during the December holidays, offering a reprieve from the intense heat of the interior.