In the vibrant world of Grand Theft Auto V, the Downtown Cab Co. offers more than just a ride; it’s a gateway to lucrative business opportunities and thrilling missions. Located in East Vinewood, this taxi company can be purchased by Franklin for $200,000, unlocking free taxi services and a weekly income of $2,000. Dive into the world of taxi driving, where you can roleplay as a driver, complete special fares, and navigate the streets of Los Santos with style and strategy. Whether you’re looking to make a profit or live out your taxi driver fantasies, the Downtown Cab Co. has something for everyone.
Private fare – a rich teenager
Perform dangerous maneuvers on your way to the destination point
You may receive a phone call from the manager of a cab company, who is asking you to serve a special guest, who demanded the best driver to take him to the spot of his choice. After you confirm that you want to take the fare (you can also refuse it, of course), and reach the place of collection of the teenager. The lad will make an additional request that you perform dangerous maneuvers on the way to the destination point. So, you can consider driving against the traffic, along the sidewalk and wilderness, as well as jumps and entering sharp turns using the handbrake. To perform all of the activities, use Franklin’s special skill to your aid.
Rewards for the completion of the mission:
cash (base bonus based on how long and how eventful the ride was)
Private fare- concerned uncle
The port
You may receive a phone call from the manager of the cab corporation, with a request to serve a special client, who demanded the best driver to take him to the spot of his choice. After you confirm the fare, (you can also refuse it) reach the spot where you are supposed to collect the man. Franklin will be asked to reach the port, where the nephew of the client spends his time in bad company. After you get there, park the car in the marked area and watch the course of the events (you can use the movie camera).
You need to attack successive bikers
Be prepared to deal with the members of The Lost MC biker gang and, since you are playing as Franklin, it would be a good idea to start the time-slowing skill before you exit the car and eliminate those of the enemies that are the closest to you. This is not the end to your problems, because there will be further bikers to come. Hide behind a cover and eliminate them also. During the fights, try to act fast and, to the extent possible, divert attention from the man that you have brought to the docks, thanks to which you will prevent him from dying.
Rewards for the completion of the mission:
cash
Private fare – the jewel store heist
Be prepared to lose the police pursuit that will start right after the heist
You may receive a phone call from the manager of the cab corporation, with a request to serve a special client, who demanded the best driver to take him to the spot of his choice. After you confirm the fare, (you can also refuse it) reach the spot where you are supposed to collect the man. Soon after the ride starts, you will learn that the client is about to carry out a heist on one of the jewel stores. Park your car in the designated area and wait for derrick to return to the car after the not-so-successful job. I recommend that you look out for the nearby alleys as quickly as possible , or for a multi-storey parking lot because a police pursuit is quick to happen, and you will have to shake it off. Eventually, take the man to the airport.
Rewards for the completion of this mission:
cash (base fare a bonus of 10000 dollars an additional bonus dependant on how long the pursuit was)
Private fare – a drunken client
Do not drive too fast and try not to bump into anything
You may receive a phone call from the manager of the cab corporation with a request to serve a special client, who demanded the best driver to take him to the spot of his choice. After you confirm the fare, (you can also refuse it) reach the spot where you are supposed to collect the man. The intoxicated client will ask Franklin to drive smoothly and, if you do not want him to vomit while in the cab, or demand to stop, you cannot go too fast. It is also very important that you do not bump into any other vehicles, the elements of the surroundings or pedestrians.
Rewards for the completion of this mission:
cash (base fare a bonus for not causing the passenger to vomit)
Private fare – a jealous fiancée
Remain within a safe distance from the car that you follow
You may receive a phone call from the manager of the cab corporation with a request to serve a special client, who demanded the best driver to drive her. After you confirm the fare, (you can also refuse it) reach the spot where you are supposed to collect the woman. The girl will ask you to take her to her fiancé’s workplace, and then to start following him. While following the man, do not come too close to the car that you follow, because this may result in failing the mission(keep using the radar’s readings). After the fiancé’s car stops on the parking lot, wait for the instructions and approach the spot to see a quite unexpected ending to the mission.
Rewards for the completion of the mission:
cash (base fare a bonus for following the fiancé without attracting his attention)
Private fare – the best clothes shop
You may receive a phone call from the manager of the cab company with a request to serve a special client, who demanded the best driver to drive her. After you confirm the fare, (you can also refuse it) reach the spot where you are supposed to collect the woman. She will ask you to take her to the most luxurious store in the city. Open the world map and delineate the route to the Rockford Hills district, because that is where the luxury Ponsonboys store is.
Rewards for the completion of the mission:
cash (base fare a bonus for singling out the right store)
Private fare – the broken car
You may receive a phone call from the manager of the cab company with a request to serve a special client, who demanded the best driver to take him to the spot of his choice. After you confirm the fare, (you can also refuse it) reach the spot where you are supposed to collect the man. The student will ask you to take him to his girlfriend, who took his car and admitted to having broken it.
Rewards for the completion the mission:
cash
New contact on Franklin’s contacts list: Liz
Private fare – a poker player
You may receive a phone call from the manager of the cab company with a request to serve a special client, who demanded the best driver to take him to the spot of his choice. After you confirm the fare, (you can also refuse it) reach the spot where you are supposed to collect the man. You will be asked to reach the place where the poker tournament is being held. You have 3 minutes and 30 seconds to complete this fare but, if you want to get a tip, you need to get there within 3 minutes (to drive fast and carefully, you can use Franklin’s special skill to your advantage)
Rewards for the completion of the mission:
cash (base fare a bonus for reaching the destination ahead of time)
Private fare – a group of clients
You may receive a phone call from the manager of the cab company with a request to serve there clients, who demanded the best driver to take him to the spot of his choice. After you confirm the fare, (you can also refuse it), make sure that you are driving a four-door car and only then, reach the spot where you are supposed to collect the three men. To complete the route, you need to take the threesome into three different destinations, i.e. the Maze bank, the Fleeca bank and a convenience store.
What are the hidden perks of owning the Downtown Cab Co
Owning the Downtown Cab Co. in Grand Theft Auto V comes with several hidden perks that enhance gameplay and profitability:
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Free Taxi Services: Once purchased, Franklin can use taxi services for free, including fast travel, which normally costs more than regular fares.
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Weekly Income: The company generates a weekly income of $2,000, providing a steady stream of cash5.
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Special Fares: These unique missions, triggered by phone calls from Raul, offer higher payouts and interesting challenges. There are nine different Special Fare missions, each with its own twist.
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Roleplaying Opportunities: Players can roleplay as taxi drivers, interacting with various NPCs and earning money through regular fares. Driving skills and passenger satisfaction affect earnings.
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Access to Missions: Owning the Downtown Cab Co. unlocks Private Taxi Fare side missions for Franklin, adding variety to gameplay.
These perks make owning the Downtown Cab Co. a valuable addition to the game, offering both financial benefits and engaging gameplay experiences.
What are the unique twists in Special Fares
In Grand Theft Auto V, the Special Fares missions for the Downtown Cab Co. offer unique twists that add variety and challenge to the gameplay. Here are some of the unique aspects of these missions:
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Varied Passenger Requests: Each Special Fare mission involves picking up specific passengers who have unique requests or behaviors. These can range from transporting a drunk passenger to picking up a group of rowdy individuals.
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Timed Challenges: Some Special Fares involve time-sensitive objectives, such as reaching a destination quickly or completing a series of pickups within a limited time frame.
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Special Conditions: Certain missions may require you to avoid attracting police attention or to navigate through specific areas of the city, adding an element of strategy and stealth.
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High-Reward Missions: These missions typically offer higher payouts compared to regular fares, making them a lucrative way to earn money in the game.
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Story Integration: Some Special Fares may integrate with the game’s storyline or characters, providing additional context and depth to the game’s narrative.
These twists make the Special Fares missions engaging and rewarding, offering players a mix of challenge, strategy, and roleplaying opportunities within the game.
