Official Taxi Fares / Rates on St Croix

Additional Charges for St. Croix Taxi Service

• Price are CASH ONLY
• Unlisted Destination Charges: The charges to areas not listed in the above schedule shall be arrived at by using the nearest tariff place crossed and the next tariff place ahead, based on one nearest to the passenger’s destination.
• Kennel Charges: Large Kennel – $45, Small Kennel – $30.
• Round Trip Fares: Double the one-way fare plus waiting charges.
• Waiting Charges: $2.00 per minute. First five minutes free.
• Radio/Phone Call: The fare, plus one third of the basic fare. More than one person, add $2.00 to each passenger.
• Late/Odd Hours: Between midnight and 6:00am there shall be an additional charge of $3.00 per person.
• Exclusivity: Anyone requesting a taxi exclusively for themselves shall pay the rate for four (4) passengers.
• Luggage: A flat rate of $3 per bag shall be added to the fare for each passenger. The rate for items greater than 30″x20″ shall not exceed $6 per item.
• Hourly Rates: Sedan/Mini Can: $60, Van/Safari (14 passenger capacity) $83, Safari: $120. Rates for additional passengers will be negotiated between the taxi operator and passengers.
• Sightseeing Tours: One to four people $150, five or more $30 per person. Limited time of tour: 3 hours.

St. Croix Taxi Rules of Operation & Special Provisions

Taxi drivers must adhere to the Virgin Islands Taxi Commission’s Rules and Regulations governing taxi operations while on duty. These rules are presented here but are not inclusive.

• Access to Tariffs: The tariff must be posted in all public vehicles used as a taxi.
• Passenger Behavior/Pets: A taxi operator, while on duty, shall not refuse any passenger unless the passenger is intoxicated or disorderly, or in possession of a pet or animal (other than a seeing-eye dog) that is not properly secured in a kennel case or other suitable container. There shall be no charge for the seeing-eye dog.
• Taxi Driver Behavior: A taxi operator must be courteous to passengers at all times. Aggressive or profane language shall not be tolerated.
• Vehicle Condition/Operator: Taxi operators must be clean and shall always be neatly attired. (No tank tops, halters, slippers, cut offs, or shirt tails out.)
• On Duty Signage: All taxis must have “on duty/off duty” signs posted on the dashboard of their vehicle and shall have installed lighted dome sign when which shall be lighted while on duty.
• Passenger Pick Up: When “on duty”, taxis must pick up the passenger going in the same direction, unless as stipulated in provisions whereby a person requested and hired taxi exclusively for themselves, or a contract or franchise has been awarded to a specific group of persons.
• Passenger Drop-off: All passengers must be discharged at their precise requested locations when fare is accepted or agreed to.
• Violating Tariff Rate Schedule: Taxi operators found exceeding or undercutting the official tariff will be cited by the Virgin Islands Taxicab Commission’s Enforcement Officers. No organization or independent operator may set any special rates without approval of the Virgin Islands Taxicab Commission.

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