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(@shanika83)
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Hi,

I will be traveling to St. Thomas in the coming months. I am looking for some help in finding out, how did I find a independent or private driver, to take us around for the time that we will be in St. Thomas??? We will need some help fast on this. PLEASE HELP!!!!

 
Posted : October 15, 2008 12:42 am
(@ms411)
Posts: 872
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Why don't you want to rent a car? On another forum (cruisecritic?) someone recommended a driver named Jermaine who drove them around.

 
Posted : October 15, 2008 7:32 am
(@reindeergirl)
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For how long do you want to hire the person? On my first trip to St. John, I asked a taxi driver if he would give me a private tour. I didn't make an advanced reservation, I just went up to him. This was a while back, in the early 1990s, but he charged me only $50 for the equivalent of a 2-hour tour. Later, I found any of the taxi drivers will do this, but don't be surprised if they pick up others along the way (and charge the other person too, of course).

 
Posted : October 15, 2008 8:45 am
(@marty-on-stt)
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That was probably Jermaine Petty, taxi driver extraordinaire, AKA Mr. Reliable. 715-1560 is his home number in the book.... Mr. Nice Guy is also great, his number is 340-690-7628 Mr. Nice Guy

 
Posted : October 15, 2008 8:50 am
(@shanika83)
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THANKS FOR THE NUMBERS, BUT CAN YOU HELP ME OUT WITH THE 10 DIGIT NUMBERS TO REACH MR. PETTY. BEING THAT I'M CALLING FROM THE STATES.

THANKS IN ADVANCE

 
Posted : November 21, 2008 5:09 am
(@linda-j)
Posts: 844
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Not sure what you mean. The number above IS the number you call, just add 340. Calling to the USVI is just like calling to Indiana.

 
Posted : November 21, 2008 7:44 am
(@theislander)
Posts: 3881
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Hello Shanika,

You can also try the Taxi / Taxi Tours page of this site. You can review their websites for more information and contact them on availability and price for your plans.

--Islander

 
Posted : November 25, 2008 12:16 am
(@patrick)
Posts: 396
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Just like you were doing a regular long distance call in the states. Dial 1 then the 10 digit number.

 
Posted : November 25, 2008 12:00 pm
(@shanika83)
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DOES ANYONE KNOWS HOW TO GET IN TOUCH WITH MR. JERMAINE PETTY. BECAUSE THE NUMBER THAT WAS GIVING BEFORE IS NOT A WORKING NUMBER.

THANKS IN ADVANCE

 
Posted : December 2, 2008 5:40 pm
(@dntw8up)
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You can find taxi drivers listed in the local phone book, which is available online here: www.viphonebook.com

 
Posted : December 2, 2008 6:12 pm

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