Private Driver Suggestions

As I am catching up on a lot of post, I read about Alfred who picked us up many trips. I am so saddened and its hard to imagine he is not with us now. We always enjoyed our airport transfers even the ones home believe it or not, because Alfred was a great driver. Several trips he suggested lunch at a number of good places along the way. And always allowed us to stop at cambio, restroom breaks, or just a break for the hell of it!


We are looking for a private driver similar to Alfred. I know no one will be like Alfred, but someone we can trust, someone laid back, willing to stop for a lunch or cambio and maybe a tour during our stay. Your suggestions will be appreciated.


CC

Alfred will indeed always be in our hearts....great guy indeed. Everyone will have great recommendations on this board. We have found Kingsley to be one of our favorites. His prices are reasonable, drives safely, no problem to stop here and there along the way, plus if you ask, cell phones can be provided. Here is his website if you are interested...tell him Sharon and Bill said hello. Good luck. http://kingsleystakecaretours.com/ If you email him, he is usually quite prompt in returning them. However, since he is on the road a lot, it can sometimes be later in the evening or am before he can have access to his computer.

There will be no one like Alfred. He was the best. Going down may 9th to the 14th. Made reservations with Kingsley of take care tours. I will let you know how it goes. It will be good but sad the same. Alfred was the man.

Now how weird is that I was typing Kingsley at the daft same time as yetta . Strange but good.

Cc I would strongly suggest a driver that both Tawnee and I use, Patty and copper used him with us as well and loved him. His name is Tyrone Williams and his number is 290-1466. Laid back, knowledgeable and fun.

Jarr, I think you will really be pleased with Kingsley. We have had many great drivers during the years, none bad, just some a little more enjoyable than others. Sometimes we change it up once in a while just for the heck of it. Alfred will always be remembered by so many including us!! We have known him for over 15 years and have ridden with him several times. I'll never forget the last time I saw him in Dec 2011. Heading out of Red Dragon and he stopped his van and came over to give me a hug up. That is what kind of guy he always was!! And a smile that could light up a room. Kingsley is also a real sweetie that we have known for about 16 years. He was the person that introduced us to Alfred when he was booked...he and Alfred were good friends too! Enjoy!!!

For the past 10 years, we have used a driver named Shorty. He is a member of JUTA. Can't remember what it stands for. He is reliable to the T. He also took us on a side trip once to Benji's where we had the best food in my life. While we relaxed there, he stayed and played domino's with some other people. Once we had kids and starting taking them, he arranged for car seats for us. He is available for all side trips as well and has a nice clean van that he maintains with pride. As far as the trip, he will drive at a moderate speed so as not to make you feel uncomfortable knowing that you are used to a different style of driving. In fact, I have told him to feel free to speed up to a speed that he feels is comfortable and safe to his standards. Still, he doesn't overdo it like some of the vans whizzing past us on the way to Negril. His name is Joslyn Facey aka "shorty" ( he is short hence the name). His mobile number is 876-790-0837. Home number is 876-609-1588. You can tell him the couple with the twins recommended him. Have fun!

I would recommend a very good friend of mine.
Ever's taxi service 876-425-9158.
You will feel like you have known him forEver!

One love!

Bryan Cummings - Reliable Taxi Service
876-372-6402.
Let him know Tim and Michelle referred you. Great guy. Been using him for years. We bring him business cards every year. Enjoy your trip.

I've been hiring Patrick Gradison (Esparanza Tours) for many years and he's top notch. I believe you can find him on Negril.com or here --> http://esperanzatours.webs.com/main.html

Here are some boardie reviews --> http://www.negril.com/discus/message...tml?1271167507

Thank you everyone for responding. We had the pleasure to take a tour with another couple to Mayfield Falls and Kingsley drove us. He was a good man.
Sometimes I wish there was a place on the board to have list of drivers, but then again, I am not 100% for privacy rights that can be done. Still it would be a great help esp. for those of us who have been away from the island or lost a #.

Thank you again!

May I suggest that you try to contact Tracy at Alfred's...I'm not sure what is going on with his business, but if it is still operating, you can be sure it was people Alfred had in place and would be someone Alfred would trust....plus this would be a way to show support for his family....if anyone does know if his business is still open that would be helpful information....One Love

Kingsley James is our guy as well. Always punctual and ready to go. Rates are as competitive as you can find. He dropped us off at the airport again today and once again all was perfect. Google take care tours. Last I looked he was a driver listed on here as well.