Whether renting a vehicle or simply crossing a street, it is vital to remember that traffic in the USVI always flows from the lefthand side of the road. Speed limits are 35 MPH in the country and 20 MPH in town, unless otherwise posted.

For visitors who wish to take in the sights, a variety of options exist. You can enjoy an island tour via safari bus or taxi, rent a car or motor bike, or travel on the Vitran public bus system.

But this is a small island with limited pull-off points and taxis often pick up passengers while en route so sudden stops are commonplace. In addition, local drivers tend to slow up, in order to accommodate those making turns.

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FERRY TO ST JOHN
Transportation Services (776-6282)
Varlack Ventures (776-6412)

RED HOOK, St. Thomas
to CRUZ BAY, St. John
$6.00 one way, children under twelve $1.00
15 to 20 minute ride
$2.50 per bag fee
Leaving Red Hook
Monday - first boat 5:30 am (then same as Tues.-Sun.)
Tues. - Sun. 6:30 am, 7:30 am and 8:00 am,
then hourly until Midnight
Leaving Cruz Bay
Every hour from 6:00 am to 11:00 pm

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These taxi rates to and from the Airport and town were obtained from the Taxi Commission and have been approved by the Virgin Islands' Legislature. Look only for those taxis which carry a dome light and the letters TP on their license plate (other taxis are not officially licensed and these rates may not apply). If you have a complaint about your taxi service be sure to get the license plate number and call this magazine at 774-2500.

Many taxis carry 8 to 12 passengers in vans and only these multi-destination vans service the Airport. The charge for a taxi exclusively for yourself for a trip from the Airport to Red Hook is $90 for up to 4 passengers total, each additional passenger over 4 is $15. each.

For exclusive transport within the Town limits it is $55 for up to 4 passengers, and $7.00 for each additional passenger.

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