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Insurance company does background checks mostly on driving history and status of driving privileges, like child support arrears and late tickets. You will need a hack license from the city and be required to fill out an affidavit concerning your past.
Read More Abraxi taxi driver application.My mistake in the past may have been going to the generals hoping orders would be whispered down the chain of command when as usual it is the NCOs non-commissioned officers who get things done.
Read More We need a code enforcement Superhero.The Superior Passenger’s Code
To become a legendary taxi fare, embody the following:
Brevity — Say what matters, no more.
Clarity — Speak like someone who wants to get picked up.
Punctuality — Be there. Be ready.
Generosity — Tips keep the taxi karma flowing.
Loyalty — Ride with us and we will ride with you.
Patience — The Bridge of Lions does not care about your brunch.
Good-naturedness — Being nasty every day is not a personality. It is a cry for help.
Grease, Grit, and a Little Vitamin D: A Cabbie’s Guide to Not Dying Too Soon
Being a cab driver is not for the faint of heart — or the faint of lungs, pancreas, or lower back. I would argue the three biggest health threats to the average taxi driver are:
Smoking
Bad diets
Lack of exercise
(…and in my case, a bonus: low vitamin D from working nights.)
Archive Note — 2026: This post was originally written in August 2018 during an ongoing dispute over St. Augustine’s vehicle-for-hire regulations. I was frustrated by what I believed was inconsistent enforcement among traditional taxis, rideshare companies and other transportation providers. I’ve substantially edited the original language while preserving the argument and my frustration at the […]
Read More Consummate Confusion: St. Augustine Taxi Regulations in 2018At Abraxi Taxi we are honored with the tasks of transporting the guests that visit us here in the Ancient city and appreciate it that you are supporting small businesses like us that are the core of our country’s free enterprise – its lifeblood. So when you come and visit, drop a dime and call us for timely and prompt service. And always remember:
Read More Saint Augustine and the taxi scene!We love this city, and we take pride in helping people get around safely and comfortably. All we ask is that you treat our cabs and drivers with a little respect, and we’ll return the favor with clean cars, honest pricing, and dependable service.
Read More Saint Augustine taxi ettiquetteIt’s been a while since we’ve posted, but we couldn’t let our 8th anniversary roll by without a big thank you to our loyal customers here in Saint Augustine. We appreciate you putting up with us all these years — through sunshine, storms, and the occasional hiccup. We try hard every day to offer the most reliable and consistent cab service in town.
Read More Hello Saint AugustineHopefully the age of the bully will be short-lived.
Read More Stop the Uber Bully:Archive Note — 2026: The Abraxi Taxi rate sheet below is an original historical document from our archives. These rates are no longer current and should not be used to calculate today’s fares. Please visit the current Abraxi Taxi website for current rates, availability and reservations.
Read More Abraxi Taxi 904 599 6666 Zone Rates