New taxi service starts up in town

Maylee Martin is shifting into gear for her new business, called Lady Driver Taxi.

Though she started taking fares last week, she expects it could be early May before she goes to work full time giving rides around town.

Martin will be the only driver, providing rides in her Subaru Outback.

Lady Driver Taxi will operate noon to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 3 p.m. to bar closings on Friday and Saturday, Martin said.

Any other time, text her at 907-660-7102 in advance to schedule a ride, she said.

Martin had been working since February to line up financing and insurance for her new business after Tiny’s Taxi closed down in January, leaving the town without a ride service.

She is not new to the business in Wrangell, having driven for Tiny’s for a couple of years and also for Johnny Cab for a couple of years.