PVR - Sayu Transport solo female

Hi everyone, I left my partner in charge of booking his own flights and we ended up traveling on different days. Oops. So I will be landing and navigating transportation alone from PVR to Sayu.

Is it $50 USD for the bus? Do I have to have this already exchanged in local currency? Is it difficult or confusing to find the right bus? I understand you go outside and cross the street?

Would it be safer for me to pay for a taxi and ride alone? Sometimes I feel uncomfortable alone with a male cab driver, especially long distances in another country. At the same time, maybe one good cab driver is better than a bus of people knowing I am traveling alone and navigating to a hotel alone?

Thoughts and recs appreciated.