Galveston Island offers over 30 miles of beaches, and all varieties of nature's beauty. If you are looking for other areas of interest, the Island has Amusement Parks, World-class dining, and Museums where you can learn about Galveston's dynamic history with the Pirate Jean Lafitte at the Pirate Museum on the Strand, or the Island's founding families at the Moody Mansion and the Bishop's Palace. Visit the Moody Gardens Rainforest and Aquarium. Our customers have given raving review for the current Iceland Sculpture exhibit and the Festival of Lights at Moody Gardens, as well. During the Christmas Season, Galveston has over 1,000 Holiday Events & Attractions. There is something fun for everyone to find in Galveston all year long.
Galveston Taxi Service with John and Tate 832-409-7960
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Showing posts with label Travel. Show all posts
Sunday, November 30, 2014
Thursday, November 20, 2014
New Feature: Schedule your Airport Transportation
Newest Feature on the PINK TAXI web page SCHEDULE YOUR AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION ONLINE.
Our Airport flat rates are an approximate 10% Discount off of the meter rate. The flat rates are for exclusive use, and we have a capacity of one to six passengers. Travel time from Galveston: To Bush 1 1/2 Hours, To Hobby 50 Minutes. The time blocked out on Calendar is total driver time. Flat Rates do not include tolls or tip.
Our service is for exclusive use during your trip. We have two Pink Taxis with 6 passenger capacity each.
Flat Rates
Hobby (HOU) $95.00 (1 -6 passengers)
Bush (IAH) $95.00 (1 - 6 passengers)
Schedule your transportation with the Pink Taxis here
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
Lone Star Biker Rally Taxi Stand at the Strand
Lone Star Biker Rally - November 6th through 9th
Downtown/Strand Area TAXI STAND
Located at Market Street & 23rd (aka Tremont)
No Parking Downtown? No worries. Take a Taxi
Saturday, October 18, 2014
Plan Your Wedding Party Transportation with the Pink Taxi
Are you planning a wedding in Galveston, Texas? You will probably put a great deal of thought into the type of transportation the Bride and Groom will be making their grand exit in after the ceremony, but have you thought about transportation for your wedding party and guest? Let the Pink Taxis assist you with your wedding parties' transportation needs.
We have two Pink Taxis, each with six passenger capacity, available for your transportation needs. We can transport you and your party for your Bachelor and Bachelorette parties. We can, also,
We would be happy to show your guest who arrive early. or stay after the wedding. the best of Galveston's restaurants and attractions. Taxi fares around Galveston average $6.00 to $20.00 depending on distance. Fares from the farthest West side of the Island at Point West average $60.00 to $75.00 depending on destination. Contact us information and form
View the Pink Taxi Wedding Brochure below
Friday, September 12, 2014
October Events in Galveston
October 2014
Galveston, Texas Special Events
October in Galveston is the beginning of a festive Winter Season. The air begins to feel cool and crisp, and, as usual, we have a great line up of events.
Fun events, Charity events, and Theater at The Grand 1894 Opera House -
October 1st begins with the Hotel Galvez Ghost Tour Dinner. Next up is the 21st Annual Fall Car Show by the Mustang Club of Houston at the Lone Star Flight Museum, and the Miss Galveston Pageant. Mid-month events include Artwalk, D'Feet Breast Cancer "Family Celebration of Life" and ArtOberFest, and The Witches Ball. End the month of October with The First Luthern Church Oktoberfest!!! and Oni-Con. See more
Fun events, Charity events, and Theater at The Grand 1894 Opera House -
October 1st begins with the Hotel Galvez Ghost Tour Dinner. Next up is the 21st Annual Fall Car Show by the Mustang Club of Houston at the Lone Star Flight Museum, and the Miss Galveston Pageant. Mid-month events include Artwalk, D'Feet Breast Cancer "Family Celebration of Life" and ArtOberFest, and The Witches Ball. End the month of October with The First Luthern Church Oktoberfest!!! and Oni-Con. See more
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
It's Sunday Morning, I'm Going On A Cruise, and Where Is My Taxi?
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| Taxis lined up at Cruise Terminal 2 |
Every Sunday at the Port of Galveston we have two Cruise Ships demanding the attention of transportation providers: The Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas and the Carnival Magic. The Navigator of the Seas has a total capacity of 5020, guest and crew members, and the Carnival Magic has a total capacity of 5057, guest and crew members.
Both of these ships arrive on Sunday morning around 7:00 AM, and began debarking passengers around 8:00 AM. From 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM is our busiest time period as passengers are departing, passengers are arriving, crew members from both ships are taking advantage of a few hours off time, and local Galveston residents are going about routine business. Both ships disembark a combined 7000 + passengers, take care of reloading supplies and cleaning, check-in a combined 7000+ arriving passengers, and pull away from the docks around 4:30 PM on the same day. This is an incredibly fast, and hectic operation.
The Taxis start the morning lined up at the Taxi Stands waiting for passengers
The Cruise ships attempt to alleviate congestion by staggering passenger arrival times. However, the reality is passengers are departing and arriving at the same time, and there is considerable traffic congestion at the Cruise Terminal. The Taxis start the morning lined up at the Taxi Stands waiting for departing passengers. As we begin dropping off the departing passengers to their destinations, we begin picking up Cruise passengers heading to the Cruise Terminal, as well as Galveston residents who are going about their own routine and need transportation. It takes about 20 to 30 minutes for a taxi to pick up passengers, travel to the Cruise Terminal, unload, and depart the Terminal. On average, each taxi can make two trips to the Terminal an hour.
This past Sunday during the 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM time, I noticed there were over 30 calls holding on our computer dispatch board. For hotel guests, this time period may coincide with the hotels' check out policies, and they are left to wait for transportation in the hotel lobby. This is understandably frustrating for vacationers who are ready to get on to the next step of their trip, and find themselves facing an unexpected delay. During this most hectic time period, it is my experience to pick up passengers who have been waiting for one hour since their original call to Yellow Cab dispatch. I know this can seem like an incredibly long wait.
You will get to the Cruise terminal well before departure time
There is no simple, perfect solution for the Sunday rush. Not every Sunday is as hectic as this past Sunday, which makes planning difficult. I ask for your patience, and assure you that you will get to the Cruise Terminal well before departure time.
TIPS ON CRUISE DAY
When you do call for your taxi, be sure you are ready to go whenever your driver arrives. One might think, "Well, we'll just call an hour ahead" to plan for the wait time. There is no guarantee this plan will work out, as your Taxi could arrive within a few minutes. There is probably a Murphy's Law for this.
Be sure the Taxi company has your contact phone number. Be prepared to answer a call from an unfamiliar number, probably with a 409 or 832 area code. Speaking for the Pink Taxis, John and I call our customers directly as soon as we receive your dispatched call. We inform our customers that their call has been received, let them know we are dedicated to that call, and give an estimated time of arrival. Our phone number is 832-409-7960.
Be sure the Taxi company has your contact phone number. Be prepared to answer a call from an unfamiliar number, probably with a 409 or 832 area code. Speaking for the Pink Taxis, John and I call our customers directly as soon as we receive your dispatched call. We inform our customers that their call has been received, let them know we are dedicated to that call, and give an estimated time of arrival. Our phone number is 832-409-7960.
The Dispatch call takers are very busy, and it may be difficult to get through on the Dispatch phone number.
With the app, you can order your taxi.
Once a taxi has accepted your trip, you can track your taxi via GPS.
If you do get other transportation, you can easily cancel your trip via the app.
If you came to Galveston in a personal vehicle - Many passenger parties will take their check in luggage to the Cruise Terminal in their personal vehicle. By doing this, you can take some time to relax, have breakfast, see a little bit of our Historic Downtown Strand area, then park at your hotel and call your taxi. Some drop off luggage and other members of their party so they will already be in the Check-in line while the driver parks at the hotel and returns to the Cruise Terminal via Taxi.
Relax, be sure all of your boarding documents are handy, and ENJOY THE TRAVELFriday, August 22, 2014
Galveston September 2014 Events
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Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Galveston Cruise Passenger Transportation to Houston Airports
Take a Pink Ride from Galveston, Texas to Houston Airports for reasonable Flat Rates. Galveston Taxi Flat Rates are approximately a 10% Discount off of the metered fare.
The Flat Rate is the total price of the trip for 1 to 6 passengers
Going to Hobby Airport? Flat Rate $95.00
Going to Bush Intercontinental? Flat Rate $160.00
John and Tate are owners of the only two Pink Taxis in Galveston, Texas. As Independent Contractor Drivers with Yellow Cab Galveston, the Pink Taxis offer private transportation to the airports on your schedule. Our Dodge Grand Caravans are always smoke free and clean. Call John and Tate directly at 832-409-7960 to schedule your airport transportation.
KNOW WHO YOU ARE RIDING WITH
We came to the Taxi Business after long careers in professional positions. This has given us opportunities to experience traveling and has given us a unique understanding of our customers' needs. John's background is Petrochemical Industry Operations, and he has a degree in Education. Tate worked in Human Resources and Administration in the Emergency Medical Services Industry, and majored in Accounting.
The City of Galveston requires all Taxi Drivers to pass annual background checks, physicals, and drug screening. All Taxis in Galveston are inspected annually, and randomly by the City of Galveston Taxi Inspector.
WHAT IS THE ADVANTAGE OF TAKING A TAXI?
Taxis are available immediately to accommodate your schedule
If your flight is later in the day, a Taxi can take you to excursions such as the Tanger Outlet Mall or Johnson Space Center. At a Standby rate of $30/hour, your driver stays with vehicle, and your luggage is secure.
Most Buses, Shuttles, and Limo Services require pre-scheduling, pre-payment, charge per person at a rate of $40 to $50 each, and you are subject to their schedule
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