Alright, let me tell you about the absolute joyride I just had in Night City. It's 2026, and while I, like many of you, am still buzzing about the official Crazy Taxi revival on the horizon, something magical happened in the meantime. A modder named RollermineC dropped a mod called 'Taxi Work in Night City' for Cyberpunk 2077, and it's not just a simple add-on—it's a full-blown, open-world cabbie simulator that's been living in my head rent-free. Remember the sheer chaos of weaving through traffic in Crazy Taxi? Now imagine doing that, but your passengers are edgerunners, corporats, and everyone in between, and your meter is ticking while you dodge gang wars and rogue AIs.
This mod is like finding a perfectly preserved arcade cabinet in the middle of a derelict megabuilding. It transforms V from a mercenary into a certified Night City taxi driver. You get to cruise the neon-drenched streets, pick up fares from designated spots, and deliver them to their destinations. But here's the kicker: it's not just about getting from point A to B. You earn a base fare, but your tip? That's a dynamic system. The longer you take and the more you jostle your passenger, the smaller that tip gets. Drive like a maniac, and they might just bail on you mid-ride! It adds a layer of tension that makes every fare feel like a high-stakes gig.
So, How Does It Work? đźš•
Getting started is simple. After installing the mod, you'll find new taxi stands scattered across the city. Pull up, and you can start your shift. The interface is slick, showing your current fare and a tip meter that slowly drains. The goal is to balance speed with safety, which in Night City is about as easy as threading a needle during an earthquake.
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The Core Loop: Pick up a client -> Drive to destination -> Get paid (fare + tip).
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The Challenge: The city is your obstacle course. Trauma Team AVs, MaxTac, random shootouts—they're all out to ruin your 5-star rating.
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The Progression: This is where it gets really cool. As you complete jobs and earn eddies, you unlock access to two special vehicles at the Autofixer website.
Unlocking the Ultimate Cabs 🛡️
This mod understands that a standard Villefort Alvarado just won't cut it for the dangerous streets of 2026. By putting in the hours, you can purchase two 'Combat Cabs' from the infamous Taxi firm, Combat Cab:
| Vehicle | Model | Key Features |
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| Archer Hella 'Combat Cab' | A rugged, durable workhorse. | Heavy armor, reinforced tires, ideal for the badlands or Pacifica. |
| Chevillon Thrax 'Combat Cab' | A sleek, powerful luxury ride. | Bulletproof windows, enhanced suspension, for the corpo clientele in City Center. |
These aren't just reskins. They're described as being upgraded to "guarantee a safer and more reliable journey," which in Night City-speak means they can probably take a few rockets to the bumper. Driving the Thrax through Charter Hill feels like piloting a titanium-plated scarab through a garden of crystal statues—surprisingly graceful but ready to tank any hit.
Why This Mod Feels So Special
I've tried other transport mods. There's one that lets you call a Delamain, which is fun for roleplaying a high-rolling Corpo. But that's a passive experience. You're a passenger. 'Taxi Work' makes you the backbone of the city's transit. You're the one in control, navigating the chaos. The community response was instantaneous and electric. Within hours of its release, it had thousands of downloads, with players praising RollermineC for "doing god's work." And they're right! This mod fills a niche I didn't even know I had.
It perfectly captures the spirit of Crazy Taxi—that arcade-style, score-chasing driving frenzy—but transplants it into a living, breathing, and incredibly hostile world. One moment you're having a smooth ride along the Japantown docks, the next you're swerving to avoid a cyberpsycho attack, your passenger screaming as your tip evaporates faster than a puddle in the Badlands. The mod's economy system is a cruel and brilliant mistress.
Final Fare 🎮
Playing this in 2026, with Cyberpunk 2077 more polished and expansive than ever, this mod doesn't feel like a side activity. It feels like a legitimate, thrilling alternative career path for V. It’s a testament to the game's incredible modding community that we can get experiences this deep and engaging for free. So, if you're waiting for that new Crazy Taxi and need to scratch that chaotic driving itch, don't just call a cab in Night City. Be the cab. Just watch out for the potholes... and the grenades. Trust me, navigating a firefight in a Combat Cab is like trying to play a cello in a mosh pit—chaotic, strangely beautiful, and you'll probably break a few strings.