WilliamPorter

Port Canaveral Taxi serves the Cruise Ships also, 321-455-9318. If we are not able, we will find a service that is reasonable for you. I have posted on this sight before and like to keep Cruisers updated on the pro's and con's of the Port. I have received complaints of extreme over charges by 888 Taxi Service, charging customers by the person rather than the trip. The same trip costed $9.35 with my company, they paid $50.00 for the same fare they had just taken with 888 Taxi Service as there were 5 passengers. Ask the amount they are charging before entering their Taxi!! Cruisers can call any local company by simply searching Port Canaveral Taxi's on their phone. Also, those who wish to rent cars. DON'T request info from 888 Taxi drivers whom have lied to Cruisers and told them that Thrifty Car Rental was closed and they would have to use 888 taxi because they were the only company allowed to transport them. Costed them dearly, I can assure you. You can call any Company for service you wish!! Search for decent Company's in this area, Services I recommend : Port Canaveral Taxi 321--455-9318 AA 5TH Ave taxi 321-412-1684. Cheap Taxi 321-799-2010: J-Rod Taxi 321-626-7700 I will pay more attention to Cruise Critic and give Cruisers the best advice with the best Company's available in the future. It is my intentions to keep competition alive here where your prices are fair and your trips here to Port Canaveral are ones you enjoy. If I don't reply directly on this sight, Call me, 321-455-9318 and we will work together at getting you the service you need at a price you can afford. William Porter Port Canaveral Taxi

Port Canaveral Taxi serves the Cruise Ships also, 321-455-9318. If we are not able, we will find a service that is reasonable for you. I have posted on this sight before and like to keep Cruisers updated on the pro's and con's of the Port. I have received complaints of extreme over charges by 888 Taxi Service, charging customers by the person rather than the trip. The same trip costed 9.35 with my company, they paid 50.00 for the same fare they had just taken with 888 as there were 5 passengers. Ask the amount they are charging before entering their Taxi!! Crusiers can cal any local company by simply searching Port Canaveral Taxi on their phone. Also, those who wish to rent cars. DON'T request info from 888 Taxi drivers whom have lied to Cruisers and told them that Thrifty Car Rental was closed and they would have to use 888 taxi because they were the only company allowed to transport them. Costed them dearly, I can assure you. Search for decent Company's in this area, Services I recommend : AA 5TH Ave taxi 321-412-1684. Cheap Taxi 321-799-2010: J-Rod Taxi 321-626-7700 and of course Port Canaveral Taxi, 321-455-9318.

I really can't help you much on that one. They have parking at the port and like you said, Hotels or Motels here in Brevard. Possibly the Econolodge on US 1 by 528. They have a very large parking area and would probably work with you cheaply. Just a guess though...

This is a FABULOUS idea and what it is all about from the beginning. My Taxi service is Port Canaveral Taxi. My webpage is AAAPorterPointsTaxi.com. There are other Company's I recommend, AA 5th Ave has an excellent line of service that also provides Town cars and the customer comes first. A1-21 is owned by one of the oldest Taxi owners here, Izzy is a great guy and provides excellent service. Cheap Taxi is another that I recommend, the name does not describe the vehicles. Ray is a good man, insured, licensed and secure. There will be Taxi company's here that are not truly company's as there are in any area, "Gypsy Cabs" is their known notorious name. They run for less because they pay out less, no insurance, no actual license etc. Shop around and find the service you like. Being competitive can't hurt a thing because it appears your being overcharged with the present set up. Using this sight as a reference is a very good idea by keeping a closer association with Cruise mates and the services they use.

I would like to talk to you about transportation. email suespony1966@gmail.com to william porter

Hello, I sent you an email to the listed one on your message, I will be happy to give you the prices of this area, quotes, or general information you need. Thank you, William Porter

All commercial vehicles taxi's, shuttles, limos etc. must have

a Port Canaveral permit sticker on the window of the vehicle

to pick up passengers at the cruise terminals.

 

AAA or 888 has the contract to sit at the terminals.

 

Other cabs can not unless they have a pre-arranged pickup.

 

Who is going to pre-arrange a taxi lets say from New York City????

 

Most passengers pre-arrange transportation through reputable

companies like Cocoa Beach Shuttle, Travelynx or Executive

vip limo.

Yes, you are correct. The permit in which we are speaking of is an inspection sticker. The independent Taxi services here are reputable, keep in mind that at one time Independents were the only services operating at the Port with only one minimal complaint in many, many years. After the independent services were there for the hard times and built a reputable Cruise Lines transportation system that, as I said worked very well, we were given the shaft for our investment of time, labor, vehicles etc when the Port sold to a single transportation system. You wouldn't of heard of a Taxi system buying exclusive contracts then, they came after we built it.

There you have my point. I own Port Canaveral Taxi. I can pick up pre arranged customers at the Cruise Lines when ever they call. I must show the Cruise Ship they are on, their name and number if available. 888 has a contract with the Port however, completely disallowing competition is against the law in the Sherman act and also in Florida Fare enterprise laws. It is designed to make you believe you must use only 1 service but keep in mind that this is America and free enterprise is what makes it work and protects customers from being robbed, which I quoted Cruise Mate bloggers as reporting. 150.00 from Port Canaveral to MCO, ( Orlando Airport), is double price. I realize it was not gun point but the end cause still reflects being overcharged wrongly. We charge 80.00 for the same run. Yes, I realize you believe what your saying but it is not true. I have a copy of their contract and I will bring this information to your review tomorrow. That you for replying, I appreciate your concern and hope you have a wonderful Cruise!

Thank you very much for the info! Where are the port authorities? Like the airport, they need to have a permit to be allowed to pick up at the dock

In answer to your statement, NO, Taxi's do not require permits to pick up at the Cruise lines at all. Customers are led to believe this which causes a no competition sinairio and customers are robbed, REGULARLY. Call transportation company's in the area and you'll find they can pick you up if your reserve your fare with them at better prices and better, honest drivers. Good luck on your Cruise and I will be happy to supply Cruise Mates with information on going prices, services that DO HAVE INSURANCE and are legally operating, or any info desired from an Independent Company here in Port Canaveral.....Port Canaveral Taxi, Bill