Euro Taxi

NEVER AGAIN.
They used to be my go to service to LAX, but not anymore.
My cab was 20 minutes late, smelled like gasoline (oh sorry, natural gas, because this is a «green company»), and the driver (Robert 18) wouldn’t take my credit card (and he hasn’t in the past). He insisted that we stop at an ATM even though I was already LATE because of their mess up. I called about 10 hours in advance of my flight, yet they somehow lost my reservation (I called concerned when my car was 10 minutes late and they got a replacement there in 10 minutes).
A few minutes into my journey, I realized that I left my bank card at my apartment (great way to start an international trip) and stopping at an ATM wasn’t an option now. Perhaps if they showed up on time, we could’ve turned around, but no. Nevertheless, the driver CONTINUED to give me a hard time even though the company accepts credit cards and advertises said fact. I have noticed that Robert notoriously travels without the credit card apparatus and tries to guilt you into stopping at an ATM (isn’t the point of a taxi to be convenient and save time).
I had to call the operator to get credit card authorization and had the pleasure of speaking with the guy who lost my reservation earlier in the night. He told me to call back in a half hour. I told him that I’d be out of the car by then. He hung up. Frustrated, I called back 10 minutes later and he said that he didn’t know how to do it. Seriously?
I put the driver on the phone with him and they talked for a few minutes before Robert turned around and told me that we should go to an ATM. I wanted to strangle him. What ATM card was I supposed to use?
Idiots.

On time, super friendly with my boy, including not only the transfer but also an advice

Best Taxi service I’ve ever used. Clean, new and environmentally-​friendly Taxis and prompt, friendly drivers. $ 27 to LAX from SM ain’t too bad, either!

Do not use this taxi service. They are terrible and do not deserve the business.
I was walking in the neighborhood and saw a very drunk tourist. I called Euro Taxi and «James» said 15 – 20 minutes. 25 minutes later I called and James said 5 – 10 more minutes. 15 minutes later I called again, James said they already picked up someone else. I freaked out and asked him to send another cab and he said another 10 – 15 minutes. 20 minutes later I called James and he said he didn’t have anybody to go there, so basically he never sent another cab. Thus I sat on the corner with a black out drunk tourist from Norway for over an hour because of Euro Taxi. They suck.

It was Halloween night, possibly the worst night to get a taxi on the Westside. In desperation, I called 4 taxi companies. To miss my flight departure at LAX for my long awaited & much deserved vacation would be a major hassle.
Eurotaxi was the 5^th taxi company I called. All the others said they could not pick me up (at least they were honest) or it would be 1 ½ hours wait — by then my plane would have departed without me.
The dispatch operator told me a taxi would be at my residence in 10 minutes. The driver arrived in 8 minutes & nearly flew down Lincoln Blvd. I was so pleased, I made it to LAX with time to spare.

I rode with Euro Taxi for the first time on Saturday night. I don’t know why I’ve waited so long to do so. If you’re in Santa Monica, there is no reason not to take them. They showed up in 10 minutes while the Glow festival was going on, so that’s really something. His car was clean like he just had it washed. It had leather seats and tinted windows, he had disco music on, the sun roof was open, I mean, what more can you ask for? Disco music people…
DISCO.
Anyway, it was very pleasant and they will be getting a lot of repeat business from me when I move to Santa Monica in a couple months. And for those wondering; it’s the same price as a normal cab. They just care more.

Okay, for my first Unilocal review, I must pop my cherry with Euro Taxi. This guys were introduced to me by my past roommate who was psycho, manipulative, rude, and quite insane… however, she introduced me to Mohammed, so it can’t be all that bad. Mohammed drives one of Euro’s white mini vans. I think they have like 3. Anyways, this guy would pick me up ANYWHERE in SM or the surrounding area and drop me off FOR FREE, just as long as I listened to his personal issues (which were very tame) and provide advice. Now this sounds shady, but this guy was one of the most honest and genuine guys I’ve met in a long time.
Many a weekend night, i would slump down in the back of the van, drunk from a night of Porn Star Karaōke in Burbank, cruising down the freeway back to SM, as Mohammed explained why he stayed in a worn-​out marriage for the sake of his two sons, both of which he showed me their pics on his cell phone numerous times.
No matter what the issue, or where I was, Mohammed and his gang would pick me up, as a VIP customer, for no other reason than they thought I was a «very nice young lady.»
I never had to wait long and their cabs were clean and biodiesel; Mercedes S-​class Sedans. They don’t drive scary fast, but get you there promptly. If the light’s yellow, they’ll only run it if they can coast through. The prices are decent, but going long distances can be a bit steep; but I would say they aren’t any more expensive than most companies.
I still have Mohammed’s number programmed into my phone and I always pass out his business cards. I agree with a previous reviewer that their prices to LAX and such are high, and it seems they went up last I used these guys over 9 months ago. My review may be biased, seeing as I was treated so well for no other reason than being a cool chick, but everyone I have sent their way has always had nice things to say about Euro, so there yah go…

I agree with everyone about their punctuality and the friendly, professional attitude of the driver — but a ride to LAX from Silverlake cost me $ 85! With other cab companies, the most I’ve paid including tip is $ 55, maybe $ 60. If I’m going to spend that much I may as well get a car service. If it’s worth it to you for the piece of mind of knowing you’re going green, then by all means indulge, but it ain’t worth it if your primary goal is to get from point A to point B.

Punctual pick-​ups!
What initially drew me to Euro was their advertised fleet of biodiesel cars, but in three trips (all arranged by pick up time in advance), I was never actually able to GET a biodiesel car because of their high demand. I suppose that’s actually a good thing.
The vehicles I *did* get, in turn, were past-​prime Mercedes S-​class sedans. Comfortable, of course, despite clear roughness around the edges. And, every time, driven by a highly courteous, friendly and professional driver. Some with a clear case of lead-​foot (blasting off the on-​ramp to the 10, then max-​Q at 100mph — damn).
Listening to the night dispatch guy squawk over the radio is a trip. This guy clearly knows the WHOLE LA metro area like the back of his hand. Impressive. This came in handy when I – like a loser — wasn’t prepared with the address of the restaurant I wanted to go to in Venice. Dispatch to the rescue: immediately states address, best route in detail, AND the three course meal he wants to driver to bring back for him at the depot.
Yes, they drove me from Santa Monica to Venice, but they said they couldn’t pick me up after dinner. Now whassup with that?

I first learned about Euro Taxi at the Alternative Car and Transportation Expo in December 2006. They were there to talk about their migration to Biodiesel fuel for the taxis in their fleet. Apparently they are the first taxi company in Los Angeles to have cars that run on Biodiesel.
So far I have only used them to transport a group of 6 people, so they had to send a van that was not Biodiesel. Their service was great and I plan to use them again.