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How to Start a Taxi & Transport Business in Jamaica

📅 November 2026⏱ 5 min read✍️ Lee Alexander

From route taxis to airport transfers and private tours, transport is dependable business in Jamaica — especially where tourists are.

1. Get licensed

Sort the correct licensing and insurance for public passenger transport. Do this properly — it's your foundation.

2. Pick your lane

Local runs, airport transfers, or private charters and tours. Transfers and charters earn more per trip and attract tourists.

3. Look professional

Clean vehicle, reliable service, clear pricing. Word of mouth and reviews drive this business.

4. Take bookings online

Tourists book transfers before they land. A website that lets them book and pay in advance — plus fast WhatsApp replies — wins the trip over a driver they can't find online.

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