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Taxi Services In Jamaica | by Venesha Johnson, Associate Writer
Getting around Jamaica, from town to town, city to city can be a bit tedious sometimes. Public buses and taxis are the main methods of transportation, which can involve waiting in busy transportation centres for a pretty long time, rushing to grab a seat and the uncomfortableness of squeezing yourself in a tightly enclosed space with quite a few other passengers.
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While private taxi services in Jamaica are not common all across the island, they are extremely popular in the city of Kingston and parishes in and around the corporate area. So, if you are looking to get from place to place without the hassle of dealing with public transportation, here is a list of 10 taxi services in Jamaica that will be of great help.
1. Compass Taxi and Tours
This company has been in business for over three years. They provide services within Kingston, St. Catherine and St. Andrew. They are located at Shop 18, St. Andrew Plaza, 90B Red Hills Rd, Kingston.
To book a pick up with their service is quite simple, you can visit their website and enter your necessary details such as where you would like to get picked up and where’s your destination drop off, your phone number, name and any additional details that will help the driver to identify you. You can also contact them by phone or WhatsApp.
They will follow up by sending you a text with the cost of your journey and your driver’s name.
Contact Information: +1 (876) 552-8294
2. On-Time Taxi Service
This is one of the most popular taxi services in Kingston and has been operating for over 18 years. Their services include pick up and drop off from any location, school pick up and drop off, office staff rates, courier services, airport transportation, schedule pickups, emergency pickups and more.
While they mostly operate in Kingston if requested they will bring you wherever you need to go right across the island. They operate 24/7. They are located at 12 Burlington Ave, Kingston 10.
Contact Information: +1 (876) 926-3866.
3. 876 On The Go
This company has been in operation since 2017. They provide their services through a mobile app that allows you to schedule your pickups. While they mostly do pickups within the Kingston area, they provide drop-offs outside of Kingston. Their service includes:
- A professional well attired, uniformed and courteous Executive Driver
- An air-conditioned cab
- Complimentary WiFi Service onboard
- Complimentary in-cab Tablet for you to browse the internet
- Complimentary bottle of 876 water
- Debit/ Credit Card facility via NCB MPOS System
- Advanced booking available
- They are located at 237 Old Hope Road, Kingston
Contact Information: +1 (876) 648-1346
4. Mobay Flexible Taxi
This company lends its services to Montego Bay. They are located on 172 Patterson Avenue, Ironshore, Montego Bay and they operate 24/7.
Contact Information: +1 (876) 423-3548.
5. Express Taxi Service
They provide a wide range of services to Kingston, including courier services, school and airport pick-ups and drop-offs, wedding trips, and much more! The drivers are friendly and professional, and they will not keep you waiting longer than three minutes. They also work with businesses on Voucher Contracts.
Contact Information: +1 (876)-923-7253 | Email: expresstaxi2008@yahoo.com
6. Uber Jamaica
If you are anywhere from the western region, you already know about Uber and their app. In 2021,they began offering taxi services in Jamaica, but just for Kingston in its environs. One great thing with Uber is that they allow you to book up to 30 days in advance and their app is convenient and reliable.
7. Triple S Tours & Taxi Services
They are located at Pineapple place, 146 Main St, Ocho Rios. they provide a variety of transportation services but mainly airport pick-ups and drop-offs, along with tours and excursions.
Contact Information: +1 (876) 854-7012 | Email: triplestoursandtaxi@gmail.com
8. Mr Jones Taxi Service
This company has been in business for over three years and offers its services throughout St. Ann and nearby areas. They are located at 1 Evelyn Street Ocho Rios Jamaica and operate 24/7.
Contact Information: +1 (876) 349-3189.
9. Luxurious Carib Tours & Taxi Jamaica
Throughout Jamaica, they provide private airport transfers, tours, and taxi services. They have been in the business for over 8 years and provide their services from Montego Bay to Negril. They operate between the hours of 6 am and 9 pm daily.
Contact Information: +1 (876)798-8382 | Email: luxuriouscaribtours@gmail.com
10. Travelr Taxi Service
This company has been in the transport business for over 15 years. They are located on Passage Fort Dr., Portmore and provide their services to areas in Kingston, Portmore and other nearby areas.
Contact Information: +1 (876) 926-1438
If you are staying a resort or with family and friends then the likelihood of you needing taxi services in Jamaica are slim. But, you may never know when they might come in handy.
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References & Sources For Taxi Services In Jamaica
- Compass Taxi and Tours Jamaica, https://www.locateacab.com/
- Ontime Taxi service, http://ontimetaxijamaica.com/
- https://876onthego.com/?fbclid=IwAR2k5Bz-x3ovgV4B6KpzJeNdA7pSgAnoQ8fwwsoN_YkDvvO7OD1O9i9CcGA
- Mobay Flexible Taxi, https://mobay-flexible-taxi.business.site/#summary
- Triple S Tours & Taxi Services, https://zoedan2007.wixsite.com/triplestours-1
- Mr Jones Taxi Service, https://jones-taxi-service.business.site/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=referral
- Luxurious Carib Tours & Taxi Jamaica, https://luxuriouscaribtoursjamaica.com/
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