Goderich Taxi expands services to bring festive delights to locals

Paul Good, owner of Goderich Taxi is offering rides around town to see the Christmas lights.

Paul Good, owner of Goderich Taxi, is booking time slots for people interested in enjoying an evening Christmas light show.

Good encourages each rider to provide a donation for the local food banks but will still give a free ride if people aren't able to give.

Good said that food banks are always looking for support, especially around this time of year. 

“Some of our older residents live alone or in retirement homes and don’t always get the chance to experience Christmas the way they used to,” said Good.

“I thought it would be a wonderful idea to bring people together from across the community for an evening event, so everyone can share in the holiday spirit."

Christmas light rides will be offered every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. until Dec.17. Good will take riders and visit the various Christmas light displays around town. 

“There are a lot of individuals in town who don’t have a vehicle, and it’s a long walk to check out the lights,” added Good.

“I’m really looking forward to seeing the happiness it brings to people who take part. Everyone deserves to feel joy, especially at Christmas. I love helping others, and this is just another way to spread the word that these taxis are here for anyone who needs them.”

Good said that he can accommodate up to four people per vehicle but can fit up to seven riders in a van. A couple of Good’s staff have also volunteered to take riders for a light show. 

“I want people to be able to enjoy Christmas, the lights, the atmosphere. All while also supporting a good cause so more families can be fed this season,” said Good.

“One father called me recently asking if he could book a ride just so he could sit back and enjoy it with his kids instead of driving, and that’s exactly what this is all about, creating those moments together.”

Good says that it would be great if he could raise a couple of hundred dollars for the food banks, but he won’t complain if it goes up to a thousand.

He added that he would like to do another community initiative this spring.

To book a taxi ride to see the town’s Christmas lights, call Paul Good at 519-440-9634.