The Dominican Republic has become one of the most visited destinations in the Caribbean. Each year, millions of travelers arrive in Punta Cana seeking world-class resorts, beautiful beaches, and the relaxed rhythm of island life. The area surrounding Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) is modern, highly developed, and designed to welcome international visitors with efficiency and comfort.

Yet there is an important reality that thoughtful travelers should understand before they arrive. Road safety statistics in the Dominican Republic have historically ranked among the highest in the world when measured per capita. International traffic safety data compiled from global health authorities has, in certain reporting periods, placed the country’s road traffic fatality rate significantly above the global average. While worldwide averages have hovered around seventeen deaths per one hundred thousand inhabitants, figures reported for the Dominican Republic have at times exceeded sixty per one hundred thousand.

These figures reflect structural factors such as high motorcycle usage, variations in enforcement of traffic regulations, infrastructure differences, and driving culture. They do not mean that visitors are unsafe. In fact, millions of tourists travel to Punta Cana and other resort areas safely every year, and the tourism corridor remains one of the most organized and economically vital regions in the country.

However, those statistics do explain why transportation should never be treated as an afterthought.

For travelers arriving at Punta Cana airport after a long international flight, the decision about how to reach their hotel is often made quickly. Fatigue, unfamiliar surroundings, and airport congestion can influence that moment. In countries where driving norms differ from what many Americans and Canadians are accustomed to, reducing uncertainty becomes essential.

Professional premium transportation is not simply about comfort. It is about structure, predictability, and accountability in an environment where those elements matter.

Choosing a licensed and insured transportation provider ensures that your journey from the airport begins with regulatory oversight. A properly regulated company operates under official authorization from the Instituto Nacional de Tránsito y Transporte Terrestre (INTRANT), the national authority responsible for supervising and licensing land transportation services. Authorization from INTRANT confirms that a company is legally permitted to operate and must comply with established national transportation standards.

Equally important is insurance protection. Professional passenger transportation providers operate under comprehensive commercial insurance policies specifically structured for public passenger service. Transekur maintains substantial third-party liability coverage designed to protect passengers in the unlikely event of an incident. This level of protection, appropriate for regulated passenger transport, is not uniformly maintained across all operators.

For travelers accustomed to the regulatory framework of the United States or Canada, that distinction is significant. Licensing and commercial insurance are not marketing features — they are safeguards.

The Punta Cana tourism zone is stable and internationally oriented. Roads connecting the airport to major resorts are heavily traveled and maintained. Still, understanding the broader national road safety landscape allows travelers to make informed decisions rather than reactive ones

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This is where Transekur positions itself.

Transekur provides premium transportation services in Punta Cana with full regulatory compliance, official INTRANT authorization, professionally vetted drivers, and a well-maintained fleet. Operations are structured, communication is clear, and service is designed for travelers who value reliability from the moment they land.

Transekur is proudly ranked #1 on TripAdvisor for transportation services in Punta Cana, reflecting consistent service quality and strong client trust.

View our TripAdvisor ranking here. 

Transportation represents a small portion of your overall vacation investment, yet it carries outsized importance. It is the first experience you have in the country and the last one before departure. It involves public roads, unfamiliar driving patterns, and personal safety.

The Dominican Republic continues to thrive as a world-class tourism destination, welcoming millions each year. By choosing licensed, insured, professionally operated airport transportation, you ensure that your experience begins and ends with the level of care you expect.

If you value premium transportation, regulatory compliance, substantial third-party liability coverage, and a service recognized as #1 on TripAdvisor in Punta Cana, secure your airport transfer in advance.

Because your vacation should begin with confidence — not uncertainty.