Taxi Rates & Regulations in Bakersfield, CA

​Get a clear idea of what your ride will cost. Silver Taxi follows city-permitted pricing and offers transparent estimates for local trips, airport rides, long-distance travel, and corporate service. Rates vary based on distance, route, time of day, traffic and availability. Call dispatch for an exact quote.

​Popular Flat-Rate Taxi Destinations in Bakersfield

  • East Bakersfield to Rosedale: Flat fares for shopping, work, or dining across town.
  • Valley Plaza Mall: Quick rides to Macy’s, Target, theaters, and restaurants.
  • Closest Walmart Locations: Affordable rides to Panama Lane, Rosedale Hwy, and more.
  • Downtown Bakersfield: Office visits, courthouse trips, Amtrak, or nightlife.
  • Seven Oaks Community: Fast pickups for golf, dining, and events.
  • Stockdale Area: Reliable service to shopping, dining, and businesses.
  • The Marketplace: Trader Joe’s, Applebee’s, Barnes & Noble and more.
  • East Hills Mall: Convenient rides to East Bakersfield’s top mall.
  • Hotels: Holiday Inn, Hampton Inn, Marriott, Fairfield Inn & more.
  • Oildale: Rides to Meadows Field Airport, local homes, or downtown.
  • Buck Owens' Crystal Palace: Stress-free transport to this iconic venue.

 Transparent Pricing – No Surprises

Taxi fares are calculated based on:
  • ​Per Hour: Hourly price varies by situation.
  • Mileage: Flat or per-mile pricing depending on destination.
  • Wait Time: Applies if the driver waits due to traffic or stops.
  • Additional Fees: May include airport surcharges, late-night service, or extra luggage.

​ Areas We Serve

  We proudly serve Bakersfield and Kern County, including: Grapevine, Corcoran, Coalinga, Lamont, Wasco, Buttonwillow, Shafter, Delano, Lost Hills, Lake Isabella, Frazier Park, Gorman, Tehachapi and more on our Service Areas page.

Payment &
​Billing

  • Cash — accepted within Bakersfield only
  • Cards: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
  • Wallets: Zelle, Venmo, Cash App, PayPal (upon request)
  • Contactless: Apple Pay & Samsung Pay
  • Insurance billing, company‑approved vouchers & invoicing
  • Prepay required for out‑of‑town pickups

​Safety & Cleanliness

  • Every vehicle has a fire extinguisher and first aid kit
  • Annual city inspection for all vehicles
  • Monthly car‑wash subscription; vehicles should be run through daily & vacuumed by drivers
  • No powered wheelchairs, powered scooters, or bicycles (manual wheelchairs okay for fully mobile passengers)

Policies & Support

  • Appointments preferred for airport & long‑distance
  • We track flights; wait time may apply for delays
  • Lost & Found: Please check belongings before exiting — not responsible for items left behind

​Transcending Time, Earning Trust

Silver Taxi has proudly served Bakersfield and Kern County since 2004 — a locally owned and operated company built on family values, trust, and service. We’ve grown through competitive markets and new technology while staying focused on what matters most: reliability, accessibility, and genuine care for our passengers.Once a dependable backup when car‑share apps were on the rise, Silver Taxi earned its reputation as Bakersfield’s go‑to choice for safe, affordable, human‑centered transportation. Read our official.

OpenPR press release.

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Hours: Open 24 Hours