Expert: Nan - 1/8/2010

Question
Hi Nan, I have a client who is handicap in a wheelchair, however its her 50th anniversary and is cruising into Kingswharf but would like to get over to Elbow Beach since this was where she spent her honeymoon. Party of 4..would the cabs accommodate them and how much is the cab ride over?
Thank you so much for the info..

Answer
Hi Debra,

Happy Anniversary to your client!  50 years is wonderful!  I took the liberty of e-mailing a cab company in Bermuda about your question.  Here is the reply:

"Good afternoon to you Ms. Nan,

It is my pleasure to report to you that there are
wheelchair friendly taxis available here in Bermuda and
should you have specific dates and times available we will
be more than glad to assist,

Respectfully,

Melvin A. Joell
Castle Points Transport Ltd."

I have no connection with this company, Debra, and have no compelling reason to recommend one company over another.  It's simply the one that came up in my Google search and one that I randomly selected to query.  

Here is the contact information should you wish to book a trip for your client:

Address:    Castle Points Transport LTD.
#3 Tribe Lane
Devonshire DV01
Bermuda
Local:    (441) 296-4848
Fax:    (441) 296-9141
Email:    dispatcher@northrock.bm

Also, here's some additional information from the Bermuda Tourism website:

"Along with getting you to your destination, many taxi drivers are excellent tour guides, eager to share stories behind our landmarks and customs-just ask.

Taxis can usually be found outside our larger hotels, near the airport or on the streets of the City of Hamilton or the Town of St. George. Raise your hand to hail one, and off you go!

   * All taxis are metered at government-set rates
   * Current taxi fares are US$6.40 for the first mile for 1 - 4 passenger taxi and US$2.00 each additional mile, or US$8.00 for the first mile for 5 - 6 passenger taxi and US$2.50 for each additional mile, for travel between 6:00 a.m. and midnight.
   * Fares are 25 percent higher between midnight and 6:00 a.m., all day on Sunday and on public holidays
   * The sightseeing rate for this service is US$40.00/hour for 1 - 4 passenger taxi, or US$55.50 for 5 - 6 passenger taxi.

Frequently used taxi operators on our island include:

   *
     Bermuda Taxi Radio Cabs Ltd.

     Tel:
         441 295 4141

   *
     Bermuda Taxi Operators Company Ltd.

     Tel:
         441 292 4175

   *
     BTA Dispatching Co. Ltd.

     Tel:
         441 297 5485
     Fax:
         441 297 5483
     Email:
         info@taxibermuda.bm
     Web:
         www.taxibermuda.bm

   *
     B.I.U. Taxi Co-op Transportation

     Tel:
         441 292 4476

   *
     Joell's Limo Taxi Service

     Tel:
         441 296-4848
     Fax:
         441 296-9141
     Email:
         dispatcher@northrock.bm
     Web:
         http://www.joellstaxi.com/

   *
     Trott Travel Ltd.

     Tel:
         441 295 0041"

Debra, I hope you find this information helpful, as I'm not well-versed in wheelchair accessibility questions.  If you need more info, please don't hesitate to ask.

All the best,
Nan