Roman's Taxi



Roman's Taxi is a taxi in Grand Theft Auto IV owned by Roman Bellic and is based on the near-identical Albany Esperanto - many people thought that it was actually called the Albany. Roman's Taxis, however, are not driven on the streets by civilians, but by Roman's taxi drivers. The car is distinguishable by its minor alterations (red lights affixed to the front and back -- possibly emergency lights -- taxi registration number on trunk, advertising on rear bumper and rear window, custom red interior), but is, by default, dark gray with a discolored driver's side front fender.

Niko can call Roman to send a taxi to pick him up after gaining his favour. The taxi driver is notoriously short-tempered, with the taxi rides peppered with insults hurled Niko's way for being a freeloader. After unlocking the Algonquin safehouse (at which point Roman's business appears to have become highly successful), Roman's taxis are replaced by a fleet of grey Cavalcades, with the same disgruntled driver as before. After this, the car can't be found in the game, unless the player has saved a car at the safehouse.

Roman's Taxi is the first vehicle that the player drives in Grand Theft Auto IV.