New Paradise Taxi Service in SoWal

I just read in the online Walton Sun that SoWal has a new taxi service (is this the only one?). It's good to know. Has anyone used it?

Paradise Taxi?s number is (850) 200-2258.

Yes, this is the only one.

Yes, this is the only one.

is that the only car, or do they have a fleet?

is that the only car, or do they have a fleet?

It looks like it could only be one of kind.

One of my college roommates had a Checker. People were always asking him for rides.

is that the only car, or do they have a fleet?

The car in the photo above is currently the entire fleet, but he will consider getting more if business demands it.

I just read in the online Walton Sun that SoWal has a new taxi service (is this the only one?). It's good to know. Has anyone used it?

Paradise Taxi?s number is (850) 200-2258.

I saw the taxi today parked at home (did not know it's home, just ran up on it). It was really cute.

Yes, this is the only one.

It looks like it's moving without a driver!

The colors should be easily spotted .....

I think he bought a few, but are only using one for now.

I think he bought a few, but are only using one for now.

I spotted it yesterday immediately. It was parked at his home. No others though. There was an older model car that looked like it would very much resemble it if he restored it. Cute Cab!

These guys Paradise Taxi are not very good in my opinion. Very Expensive as well. I know the owner and several of the drivers. You decide for yourself. Just an FYI. From my perspective, you probably would be better off if you used these people:

Bahama Babbitt's Beachside Limo & Airport Shuttle
2000 Scenic Gulf Dr Unit 8
Miramar Beach, FL 32550

Bahama Babbitt's Beachside Limo & Airport Shuttle
Phone: (850) 837-0519

Bahama Babbitt's has a good reputation :clap_1: from what I have heard and give great service with reasonable prices..

PS I have no affiliation with Bahama Babbitt's....... Just what I have heard

Sitting at the red bar a couple weeks ago I spied at least one other car (maybe two, it was dark) just like this, parked in the lot. It was still solid teal blue, no business paint on it yet. Must be the start of a small fleet, same exact model.

Sitting at the red bar a couple weeks ago I spied at least one other car (maybe two, it was dark) just like this, parked in the lot. It was still solid teal blue, no business paint on it yet. Must be the start of a small fleet, same exact model.

I saw that car in Freeport at a garage getting serviced a few weeks ago. Today, I saw the sign on the door while it was in operation. The owner said he would slowly add cars as the business demanded.

i took paradise taxi from grayton to the ft. walton airport for $60. i thought that was reasonable. very friendly, pleasant and professional driver. he used to be in the restaurant field and knew all the best places in sowal. they will be expanding their business on 30A.

there is a blue one that has been all around 30a the past few days

Kimmifunn might have a need for their services.

I am the owner of Paradise Taxi & Tour. First, I thank you for the tremendous support we have enjoyed from the community. Most have encouraged and helped to promote the service.
I have stated I will add cars to meet demand and I will. I have 5 Checker taxis in town now with 2 on the road. My goal in the near future is to be no more then 15 minutes from any fare location. Paradise Taxi offers 24/7 service at a cost nessasary to maintain the cars and drivers.
Second, The negative reveiw from JHBEEBE needed to be clarified. He states he has no connection with the transportation company he recomends. I do not dispute this. He has had buisness connections with me and others in my family. In fact in more troubleing times in his life he has even been a guest in my family's house. Now he seams to be an apple that has fallen far from my family's tree.
JHBEEBE if you wish to tarnish my taxi company in a public forum, please qualify your statements by explaining our relationship.

Hmmm - sounds like JHBEEBE's got some splainin' to do?!
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Stay tuned for The SoWal Family Feud!!!!

I am the owner of Paradise Taxi & Tour. First, I thank you for the tremendous support we have enjoyed from the community. Most have encouraged and helped to promote the service.
I have stated I will add cars to meet demand and I will. I have 5 Checker taxis in town now with 2 on the road. My goal in the near future is to be no more then 15 minutes from any fare location. Paradise Taxi offers 24/7 service at a cost nessasary to maintain the cars and drivers.
Second, The negative reveiw from JHBEEBE needed to be clarified. He states he has no connection with the transportation company he recomends. I do not dispute this. He has had buisness connections with me and others in my family. In fact in more troubleing times in his life he has even been a guest in my family's house. Now he seams to be an apple that has fallen far from my family's tree.
JHBEEBE if you wish to tarnish my taxi company in a public forum, please qualify your statements by explaining our relationship.

On this board, don't worry. If people see a place they think would be good, they'll try it out themselves. People on this board in general really want to see local businesses succeed. So, I suggest that you post your rates and hours of operation, as well as typical rates between common destinations (e.g., Seaside to Panama City and Valparaiso Airport because that's kind of in the middle of 30A and we'd recommend it to people if the rates work; Red Bar/331 to different communities along 30A, etc.). Then provide very good customer service because word of mouth advertising is great marketing (most people don't tend to take one person's bad experience too seriously, especially if they need a taxi and are served well themselves). Getting your name and good reputation known among rental management companies and people who rent out their property is important as well. For example, we put the business cards of businesses we think would be helpful to our guests on magnets on the refrigerator -- everything from dentists to restaurants to bike rentals to Web30A. And, of course, figure out what you can do better than the competition -- quality, on time friendly service, rates, etc.

I like having a taxi service on 30A (though I haven't had a need to use it yet). Where would we get some of your business cards?

Stay tuned for The SoWal Family Feud!!!!

On this board, don't worry. If people see a place they think would be good, they'll try it out themselves. People on this board in general really want to see local businesses succeed. So, I suggest that you post your rates and hours of operation, as well as typical rates between common destinations (e.g., Seaside to Panama City and Valparaiso Airport because that's kind of in the middle of 30A and we'd recommend it to people if the rates work; Red Bar/331 to different communities along 30A, etc.). Then provide very good customer service because word of mouth advertising is great marketing (most people don't tend to take one person's bad experience too seriously, especially if they need a taxi and are served well themselves). Getting your name and good reputation known among rental management companies and people who rent out their property is important as well. For example, we put the business cards of businesses we think would be helpful to our guests on magnets on the refrigerator -- everything from dentists to restaurants to bike rentals to Web30A. And, of course, figure out what you can do better than the competition -- quality, on time friendly service, rates, etc.

I like having a taxi service on 30A (though I haven't had a need to use it yet). Where would we get some of your business cards?

Paula, Please call 200-2258 and we will deliver all the material you reguest.
We have distributed more then 7000 pieces of advertising lit and magnets throughout South Walton at this writing and will continue this effort. We will be published in the next issues of The South Walton Telephone Directory and the Sprint Yellow Pages. Both publications to be distributed by June of this year. Our rates are affixed to each passenger door of each taxi. Our Basic rate is $2.50 per mile and $4.00 for the first 1/8 mile with a $1.00 a person add. We defalt to an hourly charge of $75.00 if milage costs exceed that amount in that time period. Please call 200-2258 for an airport quote.
Thank you!

come on JHBEEBE i am bored and need some action!!!!

Stay tuned for The SoWal Family Feud!!!!

I am the owner of Paradise Taxi & Tour. First, I thank you for the tremendous support we have enjoyed from the community. Most have encouraged and helped to promote the service.
I have stated I will add cars to meet demand and I will. I have 5 Checker taxis in town now with 2 on the road. My goal in the near future is to be no more then 15 minutes from any fare location. Paradise Taxi offers 24/7 service at a cost nessasary to maintain the cars and drivers.
Second, The negative reveiw from JHBEEBE needed to be clarified. He states he has no connection with the transportation company he recomends. I do not dispute this. He has had buisness connections with me and others in my family. In fact in more troubleing times in his life he has even been a guest in my family's house. Now he seams to be an apple that has fallen far from my family's tree.
JHBEEBE if you wish to tarnish my taxi company in a public forum, please qualify your statements by explaining our relationship.

Why don't you explain your relationship! We're all dying to know! :shock: