In a region where ride-share coverage is spotty at best and public transit is essentially nonexistent between towns, FLX TAXI fills a critical gap. The 2025 Silver for Best Transportation recognizes a service that locals rely on for everything from late-night pickups after dinner in Geneva to rides between Seneca Falls and Auburn when the car is in the shop. This is not a luxury transportation company — it is a working taxi service in a rural area that desperately needs one, and the fact that it earned an FLX Finest award speaks to how well it does the basics: showing up on time, charging fairly, and getting people where they need to go.

For Finger Lakes visitors, FLX TAXI solves the single biggest logistical problem of wine country travel — the designated driver question. Rather than sacrificing one person's tasting experience or risking the drive between lakeside towns after a full day of winery visits, you can call FLX TAXI and let someone else handle the roads. The service area covers the core Finger Lakes geography, and while it is not as instant as tapping an app in a city, the reliability and local knowledge more than compensate. Keep the number in your phone before you start your wine trail day — you will be glad you did.