Taxis

◆ TAKING A TAXI

TAXIS

There are times when you will need to take a taxi. Because there are not very many taxis in Durham, you need to CALL for a taxi. The taxi fare is calculated by a meter, starting with an initial fee of $3.60 and then $2.00 per mile after that. Airport taxis/shuttles generally charge a set fare from Durham to the airport, ranging from $25-$45 one way. Whenever you use a taxi or shuttle, you tip the driver 10-15% of the cost of the fare. We also recommend taking a taxi with a friend so you can split the fare. Taxis below have been recommended by other Duke students/scholars. If you are transporting furniture, do tell driver when you call, not after he arrives. NOTE: RDU = Raleigh/Durham International Airport Local Taxis Around Town and to the RDU Airport (Remember to call in ADVANCE!) ☎ Durham’s Best, phone: 680-3330. Flat fee of $28 from Duke campus to RDU ☎ Charlene’s Safe Ride 309-7233 (SAFE). Flat fee of $25 from Duke campus to RDU ☎ J.M.T. Taxi Service, 417-7033 (cell). Flat fee of $25 for students to RDU, $28 non-students ☎ ON Time Taxi, 919.493.5050 Flat Fee of $25 to RDU. Can take up to four passengers ☎ RDU Taxi, David Gitata, 919.210.9313. Roughly $32 to RDU, can take up to four passengers ☎ A Falcon Ride, 919.309.2700. Flat Fee of $25 from Duke Campus to RDU Packages & light moving

International House/Division of Student Affairs

lmg/Nov. 2007

Handouts/Taxis.doc

TAXIS ◆ TAKING A TAXI There are times when you will need to take a taxi. Because there are not very many taxis in Durham, you need to CALL for a taxi. The taxi fare is calculated by a meter, starting with an initial fee of $3.60 and then $2.00 per mile after that. Airport taxis/shuttles generally charge a set fare from Durham to the airport, ranging from $25-$45 one way. Whenever you use a taxi or shuttle, you tip the driver 10-15% of the cost of the fare. We also recommend taking a taxi with a friend so you can split the fare. Taxis below have been recommended by other Duke students/scholars. If you are transporting furniture, do tell driver when you call, not after he arrives. NOTE: RDU = Raleigh/Durham International Airport Local Taxis Around Town and to the RDU Airport (Remember to call in ADVANCE!) ☎ Durham’s Best, phone: 680-3330. Ask for flat fee of $28 from Duke campus to RDU ☎ Charlene’s Safe Ride 309-7233 (SAFE). Flat fee of $25 from Duke campus to RDU ☎ J.M.T. Taxi Service, 417-7033 (cell) Flat fee of $25 for students to RDU, $28 non-students ☎ ON Time Taxi, 919.493.5050 Flat Fee of $25 to RDU. Can take up to four passengers ☎ RDU Taxi, David Gitata, 919.210.9313, Roughly $32 to RDU, can take up to four passengers ☎ A Falcon Ride, 919.309.2700. Flat Fee of $25 from Duke Campus to RDU Packages & light moving

International House/Division of Student Affairs

lmg/Nov. 2007

Handouts/Taxis.doc