What is The Bahamas version of Uber?

For example, if you're planning a vacation in the Bahamas and are planning on Uber to be your tour guide, you're out of luck. The company doesn't operate in the Bahamas. Fortunately, First Choice Limo & Taxi Dispatch Service knows how to get you around the islands without any trouble.



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Lyft is not available in the Bahamas so if you're from a part of the world where calling a Lyft is common, you may need to adjust. First Choice Limo & Taxi Dispatch Service is familiar with how to get around the Bahamas during your stay.

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How to Get Around Nassau
  1. Public Transportation. There are several minibuses, also known as jitneys, that will take you around Nassau. ...
  2. Taxi. Taxis are a convenient way to get around Nassau, especially at night since jitneys typically stop operating between 6 and 7 pm. ...
  3. Car. You can rent a car for B$50 a day.


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(Rideshare apps like Uber and Lyft are not available in the Bahamas.) On the flipside, if you are looking to do a lot of sightseeing beyond your accommodations, renting a car will be more convenient and budget friendly.

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In the Bahamas, service staff and hotel workers expect to be tipped. The usual tip for service from a taxi driver or waiter is 15% and $1–$2 a bag for porters. Most travelers leave $1 to $3 per day for their hotel maid, usually every morning since the maid may have a day off.

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US dollars are accepted throughout the island. Credit cards sometimes have minimum limits and machines are often down, so having some cash on hand is a good idea. ATMs are available throughout the island. If you take a Taxi they will require cash payment.

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Taxis are quicker and easier than driving on your own and are one of the best ways to get around. Taxis in the Bahamas aren't metered and the government already has fixed rates for most routes. Before you get into your taxi, make sure you are clear on the cost of getting to your destination.

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I couldn't believe how awesome it was and how much I got to see in such a short space of time. Nassau is an easy, walkable city, even as you get away from the cruise port.

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Taxis in The Bahamas will require cash. The U.S. dollar is accepted in The Bahamas, though you may receive change in Bahamian Dollars, which is equivalent to US Dollars in The Bahamas.

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However, should you decide to visit some of the local attractions, tours or shopping, you will need money. You'll find that merchants on the island do accept most major credit cards, though we recommend some cash for smaller, local merchants and restaurants who may require cash. Taxis in The Bahamas will require cash.

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English is actually the official language of the Bahamas, so it'll be spoken everywhere you go. There's no need to get your currency exchanged, US currency is accepted. You'll want to travel with cash and a major credit card though, because you'll probably need both during your stay. Tips are king.

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In Nassau and Freeport, you can easily rely on public transportation or taxis. In some of the Out Islands, there are a few car-rental companies, but most rental cars are unusually expensive and in poor condition (the roads are often in the same bad state as the rental cars).

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Many restaurants in the Bahamas will automatically add a 15% gratuity to your bill. If there is a service charge on your bill there is no need to leave an additional tip, however, if you receive exceptional service and wish to add more, this is at your discretion.

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You should tip your taxi driver at least 15 to 20% of your trip fare. If you think of giving anything less than 10%, you might as well leave without tipping at all. If your fare is less than $10, leave a tip of not less than a dollar. Something like a 50-cent tip is insulting and more of a hassle to come up with.

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Most drivers pay for the privilege of driving an agency cab. Your tips are all they make in salary. 15-20%. And if you're thinking of not tipping that much, please don't take a cab.

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