You have several options when it comes to transportation in St. Thomas. Catching a safari' is easy, just ask the driver if he is going to the destination you want to go to. If the driver is going your way, just ask the price. If the fare seems reasonable to you then agree on that price then hop on. W e don't have any yellow-checkered taxis here in the Virgins Islands.
Most taxis are either small covered trucks or large vans.
The Virgin Islands Taxi Associat ion's licensed taxi vans are labeled with a Taxi placard, usually on the roof of the vehicle and a labeled license plate. There are standard rates for most destinations. Taxis are always available at the cruise ship docks, airport and down town Charlotte Amalie. If you are a cruise ship passenger 'Back to the Ship' will become a familiar greeting for you as you walk through Charlotte Amalie. Public Transportation - Buses C ountry Buses travel between town and Red Hook every hour.