Is there Uber in St. Thomas?

Is there Uber in St. Thomas? Thomas does not have Uber or Lyft. However, there are numerous Taxi Associations and private drivers on St. Thomas.

Are taxis in St Thomas cash only?

Thomas. While many places on island accept major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express), there are many venues which will only accept cash (taxis, ferry terminals, customs docks, and some vendors and restaurants).

How long is water taxi from St Thomas to St John?

Our boats typically take about 15 minutes between Red Hook, St. Thomas and Cruz Bay St. John.

How do you get around the Virgin Islands without a car?

Public Transportation The Vitran Bus System services various areas of the island and usually runs Monday - Friday. Vitran buses run along Centerline Road. The buses travel from the Cruz Bay ferry dock, through to Coral Bay, Salt Pond Bay and back to Cruz Bay.

Do you tip taxis in St Thomas?

Tipping is the same as the US or Europe - 15% of your restaurant check, more if service has been exceptional. An extra dollar or two for your taxi driver is fine, more if he/she handles bags or conducts a good island tour. Being thoughtful and considerate is appreciated anywhere in the world.

Do the US Virgin Islands have Uber?

The USVI is also ideal for visitor exploration: well-marked roads and popular rental car brands make things easy. Note that cars drive on the left! Taxis can be expensive, and there is no Uber.

Can you drink tap water in St. Thomas?

For the latest quarter assessed by the U.S. EPA (January 2021 - March 2021), tap water provided by this water utility was in compliance with federal health-based drinking water standards.

Why is food in St. Thomas so expensive?

Some of the high prices are due to inflation, supply chain issues, and yes, living or vacationing on an island. We've gotten in the habit of eating breakfast and lunch at our vacation villa and having dinner out.

Why do taxi drivers only take cash?

Being paid with cash means drivers have money ready to pay for ongoing costs such as fuel, repairs and maintenance. While many card transactions can be instant, some can take days to process and the driver has to wait for the money to reach their account. They may also pay a charge for each electronic transaction.