Topa Topa

I wanted to thank Topa Topa for accommodating a somewhat last-​minute request on a holiday weekend! We were a bit panicked when our original ride to Burbank Airport canceled on us last minute and we had to find a service that could take three adults and a toddler. A friend from Ojai had recommended Topa Topa. We werent sure if they would pick up in Camarillo since they’re based in Ojai, but thankfully they do! The driver was on time – just a bit early, actually, which enabled us to get our infant car seat loaded in the van without losing time. The driver was great, really personable. She and another driver recently purchased the business. We had a pleasant, smooth ride in a really nice minivan. I was dreading having to use a shuttle service which in the past has been a pain and stressful because the drivers tend to drive like maniacs. So I’m glad to have ended our holiday with family with a calm ride to the airport.

I called and made a reservation with Topa Topa Taxi to pick me up at the LAX airport last month. I was instructed to call the taxi number when I was ready to get picked up, so I did. I was surprised and a bit scared when I was picked up in an UNMARKED black prius with no taxi light, no «Taxi» lettering anywhere that said it was a TAXI. Turns out the owner, Kent, picked me up in his PERSONAL VEHICLE which is NOT a licensed taxi! I don’t know about you, but I’m female and when I order a taxi, I expect to see a taxi. This is NOT OK and the owner should be ashamed of himself, NOT a legit way to run a business, what if something had happened? I’m disgusted with this company and will NOT be using them again!

My friend made a appointment to shuttle 20 girls round trip from the Ojai Valley Inn into town. Not and easy feat, but Topa Topa was on time to pick us up and was very patient. They were also right there at the end of the night to pick us up after our night out. We didn’t have to wait long at all! The price was reasonable to shuttle all of us (it took about 3 trips one way in a 7 passenger van). And the driver was very friendly and informational about the town. Everybody got to and from safe and sound. Thanks!