We hopped a bus from our area to travel with a group for a cruise. There were around 12 full buses…read moregoing and it was smooth. Great job!

We recently were on a 7 day bus trip from Ocala, FL (OTOW...the community we live in) to…read moreWashington, DC. There were 47 people on the bus but I can only rate how we (my husband Tom & I) felt. The trip was fantastic, organized, well laid out...all that we expected and more. The tour guides did all the organizing but Eric the driver pulled it all together. Eric stayed on time, he helped us on and off the bus and kept the bus clean. He also removed the luggage quickly when we needed it for our rooms. Eric did all that I mentioned with an up-beat attitude and a smile. It was so nice to leave the driving to Eric. He is an extra nice, nice guy. We felt safe, relaxed and in good hands.

The owner contacted me via text to tell me he does not accept "new customers" which I find to be…read morevery confusing.

Andrew provides awesome service and his van is immaculate. My family has been using his services…read moreto o to and from Ocala and the Orlando or Sanford airports for half a year. We can't recommend him enough.

I went to Ocala for a wedding in December 2019 and I was surprised to see how challenging it was to…read moreget from any airport to Ocala. I found this shuttle googling and booked in advance and got Joe as my driver. He called me the night before (though I missed the call) and well in advance of my landing to confirm that I had arrived and when he would pick me up. I could not have had a better driver for the ordeal we went through. There was a major accident on the highway with delays of two hours. Though it took us almost three hours to get to Ocala, it was not within his control, but he tried his best to take an alternate route which likely got us there in more time than we would have if we had gone on the highway. Joe was friendly and knew a lot about the area. I felt badly I was so tired, but he took it all in stride and got me directly to my destination. Though I was nervous at first booking a shuttle I didn't know anything about, and wasn't sure if it would be reliable, I was left pleasantly surprised. Would recommend.

Absolutely ridiculous. We called for pick up after my moms Dr appt that he dropped my mom off at,…read moremy mom is in a wheelchair We've been waiting longer for the pick up than she was at her doctors appointment. We called 50 minutes ago and he's still not here.

Am going to go ahead & give this company 5 stars before even using them! Thats how much faith I…read morehave in them. My dad has just transitioned from driving to not driving. I live in NY & had to think of a game plan quick...enter Excalibur. I called & explained my predicament & they happily agreed to taking my parents around as needed. This may not sound like a big deal to some but putting someone you love in someone else's hands is a pretty big deal. For now I'm over the moon & shall happily report back once we've got some rides under our belt. Side note no I'm not going to use Uber, I'm all about supporting our small businesses!

I was being discharged from the hospital on Christmas Day. Of course, I couldn't find any taxis to…read morecome and get me. I called all over the place. I ended up staying another night in the hospital because I had no way home. (I was taken there by EMT and my family is not local). I called all over the place the day after Christmas (12/26/20). At 10 am, I got in contact with one taxi service but they said they wouldn't have anyone available until 12:30 PM. They said they'd call me back in a little bit to confirm. They never called back. I found Excalibur Taxi Service in a Google search around 10:45 AM. It had no reviews. I was very skeptical. I didn't want to end up in some skeevy car with some sketchy driver. When I called, it sounded like a teenager answered the phone. This didn't help me feel better. He was polite and took my information and answered my questions, but he sounded so *young*. I still made an arrangement for a pickup because no one other taxi services were answering. I was supposed to be picked up at 12:30 PM. They said they'd call me when the driver was near. I ended up calling them at 12:15pm to make sure they were still coming. (I was so afraid that they wouldn't show up because it was hard even finding someone to pick me up.) The same person answered the phone and assured me that they were. The driver (female) arrived on time. Turns out that it *was* a young adult answering the phone. It was her son. Lol. In the taxi ride (a cute Kia Soul with her company logo on front) she explained that they are a small company owned by her and her husband. They sounded relatively new. Her son works for them. I will use them again. She was on time. She charged a reasonable rate to take me from Ocala to Dunnellon. The vehicle was clean and didn't small like smoke. I gave her a $20 tip for being prompt and professional. Give them a try. Support a small business. Also, don't freak out if the person who answers the phone sounds young. He is, but he will make sure your ride is arranged.

The Deland Amtrak station is the perfect place to hop on the local sunrail or of course, the…read moreAmtrak! The station is small but clean and a good place to wait if needed.

train was delayed for over an hour, and it was not shown on the arrival and departure board. She…read moresaid she would stay there and let us be safe and cool until the train arrived. But close a half hour early anyway leaving us without a restroom.. They're doing some kind of construction, so it's not easy to get to the gazebo. If you're waiting to be picked up, no Ramps for the luggage or handicap access. No sidewalk access to the gazebo. This is a dangerous joke.

Gainesville Has Made A Real Leap In Big-City Panache…read more It is one man's opinion that academic credentials aside, Gainesville was a mecca for good ol' boys and that sort of regional culture. And as much as the city and university has to offer, here we are, only two hours away from Orlando and Tampa, but yet they seem to be removed from the collective Gainesville consciousness. I think that is in part, like the old adage, "you can't get there from here." That has changed with the Florida Jitney. While their service is exceptional, it is also what the Florida Jitney represents. They provide for the 200,000 people in this region, a stylish, modern, top of the line, commuter shuttle that finally for the first time in all of my years here, truly offers a viable transportation option to the dreaded automobile. While it is true that I love many things European, I am not a Europhile, nor a critic of all things American. But I do appreciate the European approach to urban planning and the overwhelming support and approval of public transit. This is what the Florida Jitney reminds me of. Almost with the snap of a finger I can board the Jitney and head into Orlando for a night around Thornton Park or the Mall at Millenia. This says nothing of how convenient and reasonably priced it is to take the Florida Jitney to the Orlando Airport which I'll do when I return to Philly and then on to Paris for the summer. I am actually writing this on board its "Central Florida Express." Through the tinted windows the sun is setting, the domed lights have come on and I am using my laptop with the Jitney's satellite internet. I stress the satellite part of it, because people who use the cellular connectivity to their Blackberries will be amazed with how fast the Jitney internet is! I connected about an hour ago and haven't been thrown off once. And the truth of it is, other such wifi services are often slow and clunky. So , what else can I tell you that makes this trip so unique. I think the satellite televisions are pretty cool. When I see other people watching the small screen in their SUV's you know it must be a DVD. But on the Jitney, it is live satellite programming. People flying out wanted to see the Weather Channel. Most people either search or watch CNN or MSNBC. There is no shortage of options; the Travel Assistant informed me there are over 70 channels. The Florida Jitney has an on-board Travel Assistant. She is there to get you to your seat, help with your bags (I usually just have a carry on) but best of all, after you are settled in, she will return to take your drink and food order. When she first approached me I asked her to repeat herself as it took me by surprise. They don't serve alcoholic beverages though I understand that is in the works. For now, there's a whole list of sodas, waters, juices and other drinks like Vitamin Water and Gatorade. Then she returns with whatever snack of choice someone selects. Yesterday morning, I took the cheese danish (and it was pretty good! not the vending machine kind!) and today I went with the big cookies, white chocolate macadamia nut and oatmeal-raisin. We just made the Wildwood stop and a couple got off to go to Inverness. It appeared they were actually sleeping and the Assistant gently, respectfully nudged them awake. No worries about missing your stop. And so it goes with the Florida Jitney. An almost luxurious way to travel. And from my perspective, uncommonly affordable. My ticket came out to 45 or 47 dollars. It would literally cost me more to drive this route (gas, tolls, parking, wear and tear) let alone the hassle, fighting off the sleepies, and wasting these hours I could be enjoying myself. For this review, I asked the Travel Assistant and was told of their impressive expansion plans. Apparently in time, the Florida Jitney will operate from one end of the state to the other! Great news for residents and visitors alike. What would be the biggest drawback about the Florida Jitney? If like some airlines in the past, they grow too fast, service suffers and the entire business fails as a result. This company could very well change the way we travel in FLA. Don't blow it. See my next review on Central Florida Spas.