Cabs and Ubers in Galveston, TX

[adriennerm]

We are staying at Four Points by Sheraton on Seawall in Galveston, TX. Are cabs and Ubers allowed to pick up from the hotels and drop passengers off at the port? If so, can anyone recommend a taxi company?

[Galveston Cruiser]

Taxis are most definitely allowed to pick up and drop off. The cab companies are yellow, Jeff's and the pink taxi.

Uber is not permitted on the island. The service that is permitted is getme.

 

 

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[falineg]

Just got back from Galveston Monday - I had a time getting the shuttle (jeff's) to p/u from the hotel. They were nice enough to explain the $20 port charge on top of the $20 shuttle fare, but we had to wait 30 mins! We opted to be dropped off outside the port gates and walked across to avoid the extra port charge. When we returned to port we waited another 20-30 mins for pickup (outside the gates). I even tried calling Yellow for p/u and she tells me they don't pickup from the terminal?? ***? I said I was outside the terminal gates, she said no! I hung up and continued to wait for Jeff's. I told them 4 people. They arrived in a crown vic (ok we fit-not a big deal), but his trunk with loaded with junk!! We got 3 suitcases and my husband had to carry the oversized duffel on his lap! I asked if he could send another van, he said they were all at the airport, nothing left?!? So I think you're taking your chance with cab co. in Galveston. I am rethinking port parking next time.

Edited January 11, 2017 by falineg

[JuliaMS]

Taxi's. Download the app Hailacab Galveston