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Cabbie
Old-fashioned checker-style taxi that also starts the Taxi Driver side job.
- Top speed (game estimate)
- ~160 km/h · 99 mph
- Seats
- 4
Overview
The Cabbie is an old-fashioned checker-style taxi in GTA III. Entering one lets Claude start the Taxi Driver side job.
Design
It borrows the rounded, upright shape of the classic Checker Taxi, with yellow paint and checkered trim.
Performance
It is slower and softer than the standard Taxi, with a floaty ride, but it is still fine for short fares.
Where to find
Cabbies appear in city traffic, most often in Portland.
Tips
- Prefer the regular Taxi if you plan a long Taxi Driver session; it is faster.
- Fares stop if the car is badly damaged, so drive carefully.
Spawn locations
- Mean Street Taxis depot in Trenton, Portland Island
- Multistory car park in Newport, Staunton Island
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Cabbie: questions and answers
What is Cabbie based on?
Cabbie is based on the Checker Taxi.


