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Post by minnesotajo3y on Jun 3, 2015 12:24:40 GMT -5
Hey everybody,
I'll be at 'Roo this year working as a golf cart taxi driver, $5 gets you anywhere you want to go.
I can't wait to see all your smiling faces and to help make your weekend just a *little* bit more enjoyable.
I just wanted to open a thread and see if anyone had suggestions for me, what would make you want to ride a Bonnaroo golf cart taxi more than just having tired feet? Anything you would recommend?
Also, any one have any questions about the golf cart taxis? If so, let me know and I'll do my best to answer.
Quick tip for potential riders: No open alcohol containers on the golf carts, so finish your beer before you get on. I know it's stupid, but we have to follow open container laws.
And here's a plug: You can rent a golf cart taxi by the hour. They fit five passengers, so get everyone in your group to chip and get the ultimate campground tour. Visit different Pods. See exciting new corners of the campgrounds!
Post by snowmanomura on Jun 3, 2015 14:19:29 GMT -5
i would recommend prowling the BNA shuttle drop off area. It's behind the what stage and VIP area, and everyone on the shuttle has a ton of stuff with them. It's out of the way and not heavily trafficed, so its impossible to hail a taxi and walking all the way across the campground with a bunch of gear is annoying.
The absolute best time to do this would probably be not long after the 2:00 shuttle arrives (so like, 3:15ish). so I hear.
I'll be at 'Roo this year working as a golf cart taxi driver, $5 gets you anywhere you want to go.
I can't wait to see all your smiling faces and to help make your weekend just a *little* bit more enjoyable.
I just wanted to open a thread and see if anyone had suggestions for me, what would make you want to ride a Bonnaroo golf cart taxi more than just having tired feet? Anything you would recommend?
Also, any one have any questions about the golf cart taxis? If so, let me know and I'll do my best to answer.
Quick tip for potential riders: No open alcohol containers on the golf carts, so finish your beer before you get on. I know it's stupid, but we have to follow open container laws.
And here's a plug: You can rent a golf cart taxi by the hour. They fit five passengers, so get everyone in your group to chip and get the ultimate campground tour. Visit different Pods. See exciting new corners of the campgrounds!
1/30: Cold War Kids
2/6: Cherub
4/22: The Mountain Goats
5/25: Laura Jane Grace "Killing Me Loudly"
5/31: The Decemberists
6/11-6/14: BONNAROO 2015
6/28: Against Me!
6/30: Against Me!
I'll be at 'Roo this year working as a golf cart taxi driver, $5 gets you anywhere you want to go.
I can't wait to see all your smiling faces and to help make your weekend just a *little* bit more enjoyable.
I just wanted to open a thread and see if anyone had suggestions for me, what would make you want to ride a Bonnaroo golf cart taxi more than just having tired feet? Anything you would recommend?
Also, any one have any questions about the golf cart taxis? If so, let me know and I'll do my best to answer.
Quick tip for potential riders: No open alcohol containers on the golf carts, so finish your beer before you get on. I know it's stupid, but we have to follow open container laws.
And here's a plug: You can rent a golf cart taxi by the hour. They fit five passengers, so get everyone in your group to chip and get the ultimate campground tour. Visit different Pods. See exciting new corners of the campgrounds!
How much is it to rent by the hour?
It can vary depending on the time of the day and the driver, so I don't want to promise a certain price only for you to be told something different.
I can say that an hour at other festivals I've worked cost between $100-$150 for the taxi. The taxi carries 5 passengers, so if you split it five-ways it might not seem that pricey.
Otherwise just $5/person to go to any destination inside Roo.
It can vary depending on the time of the day and the driver, so I don't want to promise a certain price only for you to be told something different.
I can say that an hour at other festivals I've worked cost between $100-$150 for the taxi. The taxi carries 5 passengers, so if you split it five-ways it might not seem that pricey.
Otherwise just $5/person to go to any destination inside Roo.
So in other words, taxis are for rental by the hour in VIP.
1/30: Cold War Kids
2/6: Cherub
4/22: The Mountain Goats
5/25: Laura Jane Grace "Killing Me Loudly"
5/31: The Decemberists
6/11-6/14: BONNAROO 2015
6/28: Against Me!
6/30: Against Me!
It can vary depending on the time of the day and the driver, so I don't want to promise a certain price only for you to be told something different.
I can say that an hour at other festivals I've worked cost between $100-$150 for the taxi. The taxi carries 5 passengers, so if you split it five-ways it might not seem that pricey.
Otherwise just $5/person to go to any destination inside Roo.
So in other words, taxis are for rental by the hour in VIP.
Haha. They're available to anyone, but yeah, I get your point about the cost of hourly rental, it is not a minor expense.
Tip. For the tour... if in pod 1 ask yo go to pod 6. $5. Then catch another and go to pod 11. $5. Then pod 3. $5. For $15. You have a pretty nice tour.
Now. The roo run is at 9 am on saturday morning. I need a taxi at 8 am in pod 1. But they aren't running. I'd pay $20 for you to ride me to the start line at highway tollbooth to conserve energy. And then pick me up at 10 and go back to pod 1.
Question: how many taxis are there at Roo? I've seen very few but I've also been pretty lucky with my camp spots so maybe they are farther out in the campgrounds mostly?
Tip. For the tour... if in pod 1 ask yo go to pod 6. $5. Then catch another and go to pod 11. $5. Then pod 3. $5. For $15. You have a pretty nice tour.
Now. The roo run is at 9 am on saturday morning. I need a taxi at 8 am in pod 1. But they aren't running. I'd pay $20 for you to ride me to the start line at highway tollbooth to conserve energy. And then pick me up at 10 and go back to pod 1.
The drivers try to work as much as possible, but it can be tough to find someone driving at 8 am.
One solution is to talk to a driver ahead of time and arrange a pickup. I usually give out my cell # to folks who want to pre-plan a ride or might be looking for one at an odd hour of day.
During the day, when things are hectic, it can be too difficult to answer the cell (your driving the cart, chatting with people, you can't hear your phone ringing). But in the morning I can take calls and schedule things for later in the day.
If you're serious about wanting a ride Saturday morning, I would be cool with PMing you my number so we can try and plan a pickup.
Too bad we don't have an Uber-like App for everyone to use.
Question: how many taxis are there at Roo? I've seen very few but I've also been pretty lucky with my camp spots so maybe they are farther out in the campgrounds mostly?
I haven't Taxi'd at Roo before (I've been to Roo as a fan and Taxi'd at other festivals) so I can't say for certain how many there are. It depends a little on how many drivers the company can recruit I suppose. Maybe a couple dozen? Probably fewer than you'd expect for a festival this big.
Sometimes it can be a little tricky to tell who is and who isn't a taxi, because there are plenty of golf carts being used for other purposes. I'm planning on doing some decorating on mine to make it more recognizable, so hopefully after this year you'll be saying "I kept seeing the same cart over and over".
Post by minnesotajo3y on Jun 5, 2015 8:10:54 GMT -5
I'm looking for some opinions music-wise for my taxi.
Do I go with a playlist of bands at Roo? Or try and avoid those bands and play something different? What if I just play the bands that I'm really into?
Personally, if I'm on the way to see, or have just seen, an amazing band in person, I don't really want to hear/need to hear there music while I'm in the campgrounds.
But I know plenty of friends to want to get pumped up by hearing the same songs they just heard live earlier that night.
So should I put together Roo-centric playlists? Or go with Johnny Cash, the Rolling Stones, Talking Heads and Prince?
I'm looking for some opinions music-wise for my taxi.
Do I go with a playlist of bands at Roo? Or try and avoid those bands and play something different? What if I just play the bands that I'm really into?
Personally, if I'm on the way to see, or have just seen, an amazing band in person, I don't really want to hear/need to hear there music while I'm in the campgrounds.
But I know plenty of friends to want to get pumped up by hearing the same songs they just heard live earlier that night.
So should I put together Roo-centric playlists? Or go with Johnny Cash, the Rolling Stones, Talking Heads and Prince?
I'm looking for some opinions music-wise for my taxi.
Do I go with a playlist of bands at Roo? Or try and avoid those bands and play something different? What if I just play the bands that I'm really into?
Personally, if I'm on the way to see, or have just seen, an amazing band in person, I don't really want to hear/need to hear there music while I'm in the campgrounds.
But I know plenty of friends to want to get pumped up by hearing the same songs they just heard live earlier that night.
So should I put together Roo-centric playlists? Or go with Johnny Cash, the Rolling Stones, Talking Heads and Prince?
I think you'll be fine if you just rock we didn't start the fire until Sunday night.
Post by unfertilizedeggs on Jun 7, 2015 23:40:51 GMT -5
I feel like I NEVER see taxis. Two years ago we were in pod 10 and tried to get a taxi so many times but the very few I saw were occupied and when we really wanted one.. never saw one. Is there a good place to look for one or a good way to get one? This is vital to my overall energy for the day sometimes.
I think 3 out of the 4 golf cabs I took last year were from minneapolis - I was really surprised. I should make an effort to get some numbers this time so we can be pals after roo!
I feel like I NEVER see taxis. Two years ago we were in pod 10 and tried to get a taxi so many times but the very few I saw were occupied and when we really wanted one.. never saw one. Is there a good place to look for one or a good way to get one? This is vital to my overall energy for the day sometimes.
I know exactly how you feel. Two years ago I would've done unspeakable things for a taxi ride after the shows got out on Sunday night.
In the campgrounds, it's hard to say what the easiest way to find one is. A lot of times a driver will wait by a busy area (like water refill station or ICE). If you're waiting for one to drive past your campsite, you might have a longer wait.
When leaving Centeroo through the arch there will probably be a spot where groups of drivers will wait. If you look on the map you can probably figure out the general area.
If you know well ahead of time you'll want one, flag down a driver who isn't busy and ask about scheduling a pick up. It won't always work out, depends on how much advance notice there is, but I've done things before where it's like "Meet us at this spot tomorrow at noon". Just make sure you'll actually be there if you go that route, maybe tip your driver a little in advance for the trouble.
I think 3 out of the 4 golf cabs I took last year were from minneapolis - I was really surprised. I should make an effort to get some numbers this time so we can be pals after roo!
Because Minnesotans have a naturally cheery disposition and radiate more positivity per square inch than people from other states, which makes us perfectly suited for being a Roo Taxi Driver.
Also, our company is based out of Minnesota, so they advertise for drivers here locally.
I think 3 out of the 4 golf cabs I took last year were from minneapolis - I was really surprised. I should make an effort to get some numbers this time so we can be pals after roo!
Because Minnesotans have a naturally cheery disposition and radiate more positivity per square inch than people from other states, which makes us perfectly suited for being a Roo Taxi Driver.
Also, our company is based out of Minnesota, so they advertise for drivers here locally.
correction: minnesotans are better at faking cheery and positive dispositions.
Please decorate you gold cart as much as you can. I love seeing glowing things and hawIan leis spiraled up the sides. Please dont leave it bland. One fest these taxi guys had a sock monkey on bungee strings and could make him dance by pulling on the strings like a puppet. It was badass.
I'm looking for some opinions music-wise for my taxi.
Do I go with a playlist of bands at Roo? Or try and avoid those bands and play something different? What if I just play the bands that I'm really into?
Personally, if I'm on the way to see, or have just seen, an amazing band in person, I don't really want to hear/need to hear there music while I'm in the campgrounds.
But I know plenty of friends to want to get pumped up by hearing the same songs they just heard live earlier that night.
So should I put together Roo-centric playlists? Or go with Johnny Cash, the Rolling Stones, Talking Heads and Prince?
get yourself a funk playlist, a dance playlist, and a rock playlist. leave the funk on and change it for requests only.
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How long would it take to do a tour now that some pods have been removed?
Good question. It looks like the main change on the map is that POD 1 has been taken off. If I were giving or taking a tour, I wouldn't bother with driving around Pod 1 anyway (not much interesting to see back there for the additional time required to drive back there), so I don't know if it will make a big change.
A golf cart tour through the campgrounds can vary from 30 minutes - 3 hours depending on the amount of time you want to spend driving around. I think your level of interest (and level of $$$) would influence the length of a tour more than the Pod 1 change would effect it.
I'm looking for some opinions music-wise for my taxi.
Do I go with a playlist of bands at Roo? Or try and avoid those bands and play something different? What if I just play the bands that I'm really into?
Personally, if I'm on the way to see, or have just seen, an amazing band in person, I don't really want to hear/need to hear there music while I'm in the campgrounds.
But I know plenty of friends to want to get pumped up by hearing the same songs they just heard live earlier that night.
So should I put together Roo-centric playlists? Or go with Johnny Cash, the Rolling Stones, Talking Heads and Prince?
get yourself a funk playlist, a dance playlist, and a rock playlist. leave the funk on and change it for requests only.
The Prince Playlist is expected to get some heavy usage this year.
