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PR Taxi: On call and ready to roll

Don’t get off that couch. The Point has now joined the fast food world and you can get a pizza delivered to your door. Or do get off that couch and go to karaoke, or a wine dinner, or just out to meet some friends and play pool. If you have a few too many Darren Katamay will give you a ride home. A recent arrival in Point Roberts, Katamay started the Point Roberts Cab Company in September and is working to acquaint the community with the variety of services he is providing. “Whatever people need,” is how he described his business. His six-passenger van will take people and luggage to the Vancouver airport for a flat rate of $35, into downtown Vancouver for $40, or to the airport in Bellingham for $50. He will pick up takeout food or groceries for the meter rate of the trip with a $5 minimum. At the meter rate local residents can take their dog to the vet in Tsawwassen, or catch the bus in Ladner. “I’m available all the time,” Katamay said.

Some trips he doesn’t charge for. “For anyone needing help getting to or from the Wellness Center I’m offering a complimentary service,” Katamay said.

As his customers get to know him better, Katamay said he is also getting to know them and what they want. Next summer he plans to add a bike rack to the van.

In his first month of service Katamay said he has seen a lot of business sail into the marina. “I’ve gotten people coming in on their boats who want to go to the golf course or to and from any of our restaurants and bars,” he said. His business is continuing to grow as more people get to know about it. “People have been very supportive,” he said. “People want the service, it’s just a matter of the community getting used to it being available.”

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