Taxi Driver: Side Missions

Master the Taxi Driver side missions in Grand Theft Auto III — The Definitive Edition. Learn how to pick up fares, beat the clock, and earn cash bonuses for quick, safe rides.

Alright, let's talk about the Taxi Driver missions in Grand Theft Auto III — The Definitive Edition. This is a pretty straightforward gig, but it's a great way to get the hang of driving around the city and making some quick cash. Your main goal here is simple: find people who need a ride, pick them up, and get them to where they're going as fast as you can. The quicker you are, the more cash you'll pocket.

You've got a timer ticking for each fare, so don't dawdle! If you run out of time, the mission ends. Also, keep your taxi in good shape. If it gets too banged up, your passenger will freak out and bail. If you need to fix it up, a quick trip to a Pay 'n' Spray will do the trick. Just remember, you can't grab another fare until you've repaired it, and that timer is still running!

Here's a cool little bonus: as you start racking up successful fares, you'll get extra cash bonuses for every five fares in a row. Plus, you get even bigger bonuses if you manage to get your passengers to their destinations super quickly. So, speed and efficiency are key!

Honestly, I like to use these Taxi missions to really learn the layout of each island. Since you need over 100 fares in total (they don't have to be consecutive) for that 100% completion, I usually spread them out. I'll aim for about 30 fares on Portland, another 30 on Staunton Island, and then finish up with 40 on Shoreside Vale. You can totally do it however you like, though – just get those fares done!