Taxis in Jamaica

Some but not all of Jamaica's taxis are metered. If you accept a driver's offer of his services as a tour guide, be sure to agree on a price before the vehicle is put into gear. (Note that a one-day tour should run about $150 to $180, in U.S. dollars, depending on distance traveled.) All licensed taxis display red Public Passenger Vehicle (PPV) plates. Cabs can be called by phone or flagged down on the street. Rates are per car, not per passenger, and 25% is added to the metered rate between midnight and 5 AM. Licensed minivans are also available and bear the red PPV plates. JUTA is the largest taxi franchise with offices in all resort areas.

Information

JUTA Kingston (876/927-4534. www.jutakingston.com). JUTA Montego Bay (876/952-0813. www.jutatoursjamaica.net). JUTA Negril (876/957-9197. www.jutatoursnegrilltd.com). JUTA Ocho Rios (876/974-2292). JUTA Port Antonio (876/993-2684).