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Bermuda Taxi
Some of them may be wheel chair accessible as well. There is no separate charge for persons with wheelchairs.
As per the driving law in Bermuda, persons on front seat are required to wear seat belts. However seat belts are not mandatory for people sitting at the back. The kids are safest at the back seats.
Bermuda Taxis aren't cheap though. But taxi is probably the best option for traveling to and from the Airport, and also during the nighttime when other public transports cease to operate. However the fare from airport can easily go up to $50 if you are staying at one of the beachfront hotels on the south shore.
Bermuda taxis can also be a good option when you have gone out to the west-end Dockyard or to the east end at St George's and want to get back late in the evening. The ferry and the bus services become quite irregular during the late evening hours.
However note that it may not be easy to get taxis on Friday and Saturday evenings. All the taxi drivers in Bermuda are self employed and therefore they work when and how they like to. Some may not like to go short distances while others may not be ready to drive for long.
Bermuda Taxi Fares / Rates
For 4-passenger vehicle, first mile is $6.40. For each subsequent mile the fare is $2.25. So If you travel for 10 miles, you will end up paying some $27. For taxis with capacity of 5-6 persons, the first mile is $8, and then $2.50 for each subsequent mile.
A surcharge of 25% is applicable between 00:00 - 06:00 hours or on Public Holidays. Luggage in the boot costs extra ($0.25 per item). A 10% tip is appropriate.
Approximate Taxi Rates Between Places
Between Hamilton City and the Airport = $35 (approx.)
Between Hamilton City and St. George's Town = $45 (approx.)
Between Hamilton City and Southampton Beaches (like Horseshoe Bay Beach) = $25 (approx.)
Between Kings Wharf (Dockyard) and Hamilton City = $50 (approx.).
1) Bermuda Taxi Services Ltd: P.O. Box HM 2252, Hamilton HM JX, Ph:441/295-8294
2) Bermuda Taxi Radio Cabs Ltd: Trott Road, Hamilton, Ph:441/295-4141
3) Bermuda Taxi Operators Company Ltd: P.O. Box HM 1433, Hamilton, Ph:441/292-4175
4) B.I.U. Taxi Co-op Transportation: 40 Union Street, Hamilton, Ph:441/292-4476
Wheelchair Accessible Taxis in Bermuda
1) Access Bermuda: They provide assistance for physically challenged. The taxis are wheelchair accessible. 1 Loyal Hill, Devonshire. Ph: (441)295-9106. Email: keithsimmons@logic.bm
2) Here is another accessible taxi contact and run by a very knowledgeable man who is also a certified tour guide: Renalda Bean, 37 Dunscombe Road, Warwick, Bermuda.
His phone number: (441) 236-9601; (441) 334-8835
3) You can also contact Vince Minors (Phone: 441/337-2438) or Disabled Transit (Phone: 441/505-9106) to know about services and rates for wheel chair accessible taxis.
You will find a lot of Bermuda Taxi contacts in the phone book as well. You can also ask your hotel concierge for the one nearest to you.
Bermuda Taxi Tours
Since car rentals are not available in Bermuda, one of the great options for touring the island in a small private group of 4 to 6 is by taxi. And some of the taxi drivers in Bermuda are government certified tour guides. They usually charge by hour and their taxis would have a blue flag fluttering from the bonnet. Check out Bermuda Taxi Tours for details.
Airport Transfers
For airport transfers, check out Bermuda Airport Shuttles. AND, for your return flight, keep in mind that the taxi in general is likely to be 15 minutes late in picking you up. It's kind of "Bermuda Time", as they say.
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