Jamaica / Taxis

There are plenty of taxis in Jamaica, which can be spotted by their red licence plate with “PP/PPV” (Public Passenger Vehicle). If by any chance you cannot find one (though you are likely to be offered a ride by taxi drivers if you are even seen walking around the main tourist areas), then they can be ordered through any hotel front desk or found around the main hubs of local transport in the towns. There are a few taxi associations around the island, based mainly at the transport termini, some beaches and of course in some of the hotels. JUTA (the Jamaica Union of Travellers Association) is an umbrella organisation for taxi drivers and companies (as well as an on-island tour operator too) and so it is present in all the towns.

Some taxi drivers, mainly those that belong to the associations that deal with tourists, are also qualified guides and so they can be hired to take a longer trip for sightseeing.

Taxis are not metered in Jamaica. The fares are set as standard rates by the government. It is still a good idea however, to confirm/ negotiate the rates before you get in or set off.

Taxi associations around the island include:

Montego Bay – JUTA, t 952 0813/0623
Ocho Rios - JUTA, Ocean Village, t 974 2292
Negril - JUTA, Normal Manley Boulevard, t 957 4620/9197
Port Antonio - JUTA, t 993 2684
Kingston - JUTA, t 927 4534