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|name = Roman's Taxi
  
|name = Roman's Taxi
 
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|caption = '''Roman's Taxi''' in ''[[Grand Theft Auto IV]]''.
  
|caption = '''Roman's Taxi''' in ''[[Grand Theft Auto IV]]''.
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|body_style = 4-door sedan
  
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|capacity = 4 <small>(driver and three passengers)</small>
  
|capacity = 4 <small>(driver and three passengers)</small>
 
|manufacturer = [[Albany]]
  
|manufacturer = [[Albany]]
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}}'''Roman's Taxi''' is a vehicle featured in ''[[Grand Theft Auto IV]]'' and ''[[The Lost and Damned]]''.
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}}The [[Albany]] '''Roman's Taxi''' is a vehicle featured in ''[[Grand Theft Auto IV]]'' and ''[[The Lost and Damned]]''.
   
 
== Description ==
  
== Description ==
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The Roman's Taxi is a taxi variant of the [[Esperanto]] used by [[Roman Bellic]]'s [[Express Car Service|taxi company]]. Roman's taxis are only driven by Roman and his employees, though [[Niko Bellic|Niko]] can drive them in a side mission between [[Concrete Jungle]] and [[Roman's Sorrow]].
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Roman's Taxi is a taxi variant of the [[Esperanto]] used by [[Roman Bellic]]'s [[Express Car Service|taxi company]]. Roman's taxis are only driven by Roman and his employees, though [[Niko Bellic|Niko]] can drive them in a side mission between [[Concrete Jungle]] and [[Roman's Sorrow]].
   
 
[[Niko Bellic|Niko]] can call Roman to send a taxi to pick him up, after gaining his favor. The [[Mohammed|taxi driver]] is notoriously short-tempered, with the taxi rides peppered with insults hurled Niko's way for being a "freeloader". The cabs are unavailable between [[The Master and the Molotov]] and [[Blow Your Cover]] due to the events of [[Roman's Sorrow]]. After unlocking the [[Middle Park East Safehouse|Algonquin Safehouse]] (at which point Roman's business appears to have become highly successful), Roman's taxis are replaced by a fleet of gray [[Cavalcade]]s, with the same disgruntled driver as before.
  
[[Niko Bellic|Niko]] can call Roman to send a taxi to pick him up, after gaining his favor. The [[Mohammed|taxi driver]] is notoriously short-tempered, with the taxi rides peppered with insults hurled Niko's way for being a "freeloader". The cabs are unavailable between [[The Master and the Molotov]] and [[Blow Your Cover]] due to the events of [[Roman's Sorrow]]. After unlocking the [[Middle Park East Safehouse|Algonquin Safehouse]] (at which point Roman's business appears to have become highly successful), Roman's taxis are replaced by a fleet of gray [[Cavalcade]]s, with the same disgruntled driver as before.
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*The ride, no matter where or how long, is free of charge.
  
*The ride, no matter where or how long, is free of charge.
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*The [[Mohammed|driver]] won't leave when the player attains a [[Wanted Level in GTA IV|wanted level]].
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*The [[Mohammed|driver]] won't leave when the player attains a [[Wanted Level in GTA IV|wanted level]].
 
*It is a good choice for a drive-by, having someone else drive.
  
*It is a good choice for a drive-by, having someone else drive.
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*The vehicle's doors are locked, so if the player accidentally tries to carjack the taxi, they will not gain a [[wanted level]] for vehicle theft. Because of this, the [[Liberty City Police Department (HD Universe)|LCPD]] will not be able to arrest Niko if the player gains a wanted level while inside the taxi.
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*The vehicle's doors are locked, so if the player accidentally tries to carjack the taxi, they will not gain a [[wanted level]] for vehicle theft. Because of this, the [[Liberty City Police Department (HD Universe)|LCPD]] will not be able to arrest Niko if the player gains a wanted level while inside the taxi unless the window is smashed, letting the police unlock the door.
   
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== Design ==
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==Design==
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=== ''Grand Theft Auto IV'' ===
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===''Grand Theft Auto IV''===
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Roman's Taxi is a unique variant of the Esperanto, featuring only minor alterations. It is equipped with red taxi {{WP|Automotive lighting#Taxi displays|emergency lights}} affixed to the grille and trunk, and taxi stickers applied to the rear bumper, rear window, and trunk, the latter of which replaces the Esperanto badge on the standard model. Roman's Taxi also features a unique red interior, with more plush front seats, a unique horn, and only one exhaust pipe on the right side, as opposed to two on the regular Esperanto.
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Much like the Esperanto, its styling inspiration appears to be a pastiche of common late-70s/early-80s American car styling. The bumpers, sides and bustle-back styling (a majority of the chassis) is based on the {{WP|Lincoln Continental|Seventh Generation (1982-1987) Lincoln Continental}}. The grille and headlights are similar to a {{WP|Chevrolet Malibu|1982/1983 Chevrolet Malibu}} (the shorter width of the grille makes it look like a {{WP|Chevrolet Celebrity|1984 - 85 Chevrolet Celebrity}}, but the Albany signature on the grille and flatter headlights are more like the Malibu); and the taillights seem based on a {{WP|Pontiac Bonneville|'80-'81 Pontiac Bonneville}}/{{WP|Pontiac Parisienne|'85-'86 Pontiac Parisienne}}, the reverse lights could also suggest some other luxury cars. The combined look seems to emulate an early {{WP|Cadillac Seville}} as it is commonly mistaken for one. In game, the vehicle shares its interior with the [[Emperor]].
  
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The car is visually distinguishable from the Esperanto by its minor alterations; red or yellow taxi {{WP|Automotive lighting#Taxi displays|emergency lights}} affixed to the front and back, taxi registration number on the trunk, advertising on the rear bumper and rear window, and a custom red interior.
  
   
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By default, Roman's Taxi is dark gray with a discolored gray driver's side front fender. It can be resprayed to other colors, and may be randomly resprayed back to its default appearance, although the driver's side fender will remain discolored. The taxi has a different horn to the regular Esperanto, and has only one exhaust pipe, as opposed to two on the regular Esperanto. Instead of the Esperanto's manufacturer names embossed on the car, Taxi stickers are placed.
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By default, Roman's Taxi is black with a discolored dark gray driver's side front fender. It can be resprayed to other colors and may be randomly resprayed back to its default appearance, although the driver's side fender will remain a light pink color.
   
 
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==Image Gallery==
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==Gallery==
 
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TheCousinsBellic-GTAIV.png|The Roman's Taxi in the mission [[The Cousins Bellic]].
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TheCousinsBellic-GTAIV.png|Roman's Taxi in the mission [[The Cousins Bellic]].
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RomansTaxi-GTA4-front.jpg|The Roman's Taxi in its default color, showing the miscolored quarter panel. <small>([[:File:RomansTaxi-GTA4-rear.jpg|Rear quarter view]])</small>
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RomansTaxi-GTA4-front.jpg|Roman's Taxi in its default color, showing the miscolored quarter panel. <small>([[:File:RomansTaxi-GTA4-rear.jpg|Rear quarter view]])</small>
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Taxi-GTAIV-Sticker1.png|Interior stickers, ''GTA IV''.
  
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Taxi-GTAIV-Sticker2.png|Clean version.
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Taxi-GTAIV-Sticker2.png|Stickers seen on the rear and interior of Roman's Taxi. These stickers are also seen on the [[Taxi]].
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== Variants ==
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=== Special Variants ===
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==== Grand Theft Auto IV ====
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* In the mission, "[[The Cousins Bellic]]," Roman's taxi features '''an all-black body''', To obtain the vehicle, park the vehicle in the parking space but do not head towards the mission marker, and commit suicide. The vehicle will be there when the player returns.
   
 
== Prominent Appearances in Missions==
  
== Prominent Appearances in Missions==
 
===''Grand Theft Auto IV''===
  
===''Grand Theft Auto IV''===
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The Roman's Taxi is the first vehicle that the player drives in ''[[Grand Theft Auto IV]]'', and was prominently featured in pre-release materials, with the car initially painted with an all-black body color. It features as part of several early missions, including ''GTA IV''<nowiki/>'s [[Roman's Taxi Driver|taxi side-mission]].
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Roman's Taxi is the first vehicle that the player drives in ''[[Grand Theft Auto IV]]'', and was prominently featured in pre-release materials, with the car initially painted with an all-black body color. It features as part of several early missions, including ''GTA IV''<nowiki/>'s [[Roman's Taxi Driver|taxi side-mission]].
   
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*[[The Cousins Bellic]] - [[Niko Bellic|Niko]] needs to drive [[Roman Bellic|Roman]] in the taxi to [[Broker Safehouse|Roman's place]].
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In ''[[Grand Theft Auto IV]]'', in the mission, "[[The Cousins Bellic]]," Roman's taxi features '''an all-black body''', To obtain the vehicle, park the vehicle in the parking space but do not head towards the mission marker, and commit suicide. The vehicle will be there when the player returns.
  
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*[[It's Your Call]] - Niko drives Roman to the [[Gambling Den|hardware store]] on [[Dillon Street]] in [[Schottler]] for gamble and takes Roman back to the [[Express Car Service|cab depot]] while evading the Albanian loan sharks.
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*[[Three's a Crowd]] - Niko picks [[Mallorie Bardas|Mallorie]] up from the [[Hove Beach Station]] and takes her and her friend [[Karen Daniels|Michelle]], to [[Mohawk Avenue Apartment Complex|Michelle's apartment]].
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*[[Bleed Out]] - Used by Niko to chase [[Dardan Petrela|Dardan]] with Roman and takes Roman back to the cab depot
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*[[Easy Fare]] - Niko needs to pick up [[Jermaine Andrews]] in a Roman's Taxi.
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*[[Jamaican Heat]] - Provided as an optional vehicle to pick up [[Little Jacob]] on [[Oneida Avenue]] in [[Outlook]].
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*[[Uncle Vlad]] - Provided as an optional vehicle to take Roman to the [[Comrades Bar]].
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*[[Roman's Sorrow]] - Roman is hiding in the trunk of the car in the alleyway off [[Hooper Street]] in [[Dukes]].
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*[[Roman's Taxi Driver]] - Given to the player for taxi runs.
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===''The Lost and Damned''===
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*[[Roman's Holiday]] - Roman will arrive with his taxi if [[Johnny Klebitz|Johnny]] chooses to call Roman.
   
 
==Notable Owners==
  
==Notable Owners==
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*[[Roman Bellic]] owned a fleet of Roman's Taxi, black Esperantos fitted with Taxi accesories.
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*[[Roman Bellic]] owned a fleet of Roman's Taxis, black Esperantos fitted with Taxi accessories.
   
 
==Locations==
  
==Locations==
 
===''Grand Theft Auto IV''===
  
===''Grand Theft Auto IV''===
 
*It is featured in most [[Roman Bellic|Roman]] missions. Usually, after finishing these, Niko can be still in the car.
  
*It is featured in most [[Roman Bellic|Roman]] missions. Usually, after finishing these, Niko can be still in the car.
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**After completing a Taxi run for Roman (prior to the events of [[Roman's Sorrow]]), the player can take and store one.
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**After completing a Taxi run for Roman (between the events of [[Jamaican Heat]] to [[Russian Revolution]]), the player can take and store one.
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*Using the "Taxi" ability from Roman when having enough friendship with him. The car can be stolen by the player when it arrives after the player calls for one. After completing [[Hostile Negotiation]], it will be replaced by [[Cavalcade]]s.
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*Using the "Taxi" ability from Roman when having enough friendship with him and completing [[Bull in a China Shop]]. The car can be stolen by the player when it arrives after the player calls for one. The "Taxi" ability will temporarily unavailable between the events of [[Russian Revolution]] to [[Blow Your Cover]] and after completing [[Hostile Negotiation]], it will be replaced by [[Cavalcade]]s.
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*May occasionally spawn in traffic, if already driving one.
   
 
===''The Lost and Damned''===
  
===''The Lost and Damned''===
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*In ''[[The Lost and Damned]]'', Roman's taxi may appear in the mission "[[Roman's Holiday]]." If [[Johnny Klebitz]] calls Roman (555-2222), Roman will arrive with his taxi shortly after the call. Soon after, Johnny and [[Malc]] will start kidnapping Roman in his taxi and bring them to the hardware store in [[Broker]]. Roman's taxi can be obtained if Malc is killed in this mission. If [[Roman Bellic|Roman]] is killed instead, Malc will drive off with it after the mission failure cutscene.
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*In ''[[The Lost and Damned]]'', Roman's taxi may appear in the mission "[[Roman's Holiday]]." If [[Johnny Klebitz]] calls Roman (555-2222), Roman will arrive with his taxi shortly after the call. Soon after, Johnny and [[Malc]] will kidnap Roman and take him to the [[Lompoc Avenue Warehouse|abandoned warehouse]] in [[Bohan]]. Roman's taxi can be obtained if Malc is killed in this mission. If [[Roman Bellic|Roman]] is killed instead, Malc will drive off with it after the mission failure cutscene.
   
 
==Rewards==
  
==Rewards==
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*Once the player has completed all 30 of [[Stevie's Car Thefts]], Niko can then sell the Taxi to him for [[Money|$]]2,000.
  
*Once the player has completed all 30 of [[Stevie's Car Thefts]], Niko can then sell the Taxi to him for [[Money|$]]2,000.
   
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== Trivia ==
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==Trivia==
 
===General===
  
===General===
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*Game files suggest that Roman's Taxi was originally intended to be named "Albany." The vehicle's text label in <code>vehicles.ide</code> is <code>ALBANY</code>.<ref>'''vehicles.ide''':<pre>rom, rom, car, ROMAN, ALBANY,</pre></ref>
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*"Albany" may actually have been the true beta name of this car. First, it had been seen on pre-release pictures a long time before [[Rockstar Games]] decided to incorporate [[Vehicle Brands]] to the game. And secondly, inside the file "american.gxt," the car's text entry is under the name "ALBANY."
  
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*This is by far the only vehicle in the series to have a character's first name in the vehicle's name, while a handful of vehicles featured earlier in the series only contained surnames (i.e. [[Sindacco Argento]], [[Leone Sentinel]], etc).
  
   
 
===''Grand Theft Auto IV''===
  
===''Grand Theft Auto IV''===
 
*When driving Roman's Taxi while being chased by the police, the [[Police Scanner]] will sometimes refer to the car as "Roman's Esperanto" (as opposed to a "Black Sedan"). This may have been another beta name for it, considering it is obviously based on the Esperanto.
  
*When driving Roman's Taxi while being chased by the police, the [[Police Scanner]] will sometimes refer to the car as "Roman's Esperanto" (as opposed to a "Black Sedan"). This may have been another beta name for it, considering it is obviously based on the Esperanto.
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*The Roman's Taxi driven during "[[The Cousins Bellic]]" features an all-black body, as opposed to other occasions when the car features a discolored quarter panel. It is also notable that Roman's Taxi in the cutscene sports wheels from the [[Marbelle]], as more that this was the beta model of the car.
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*In [[The Cousins Bellic]], Roman's Taxi features an all-black body, as opposed to all other appearances where the car features a dark gray left fender.
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**In the introductory cutscene, the car also features wheels taken from the [[Marbelle]]. This is likely an oversight.
 
*The default radio station in Roman's Taxi is [[Vladivostok FM]].
  
*The default radio station in Roman's Taxi is [[Vladivostok FM]].
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*Roman's Taxi features the [[Vehicle Features#Door Ajar Chime|door-ajar chime]] which can be heard easily in the first mission "[[The Cousins Bellic]]." Before moving the vehicle, switch the engine off and get out without closing the door. With a turned up volume, the player should be able tp hear the chime.
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*Roman's Taxi features a [[Vehicle Features#Door Ajar Chime|door-ajar chime]].
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*The player can take the taxi in the mission "[[Roman's Sorrow]]" if they leave their car after the cutscene and take the taxi instead. After the mission, the player can save the car at the [[Bohan Safehouse]].
  
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===''The Lost and Damned''===
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*In [[Roman's Holiday]], the left fender will be a light pink color as opposed to its usual dark gray. This is likely an oversight.
   
 
==See Also==
  
==See Also==
 
*[[Esperanto]] - The base model of the car.
  
*[[Esperanto]] - The base model of the car.
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*[[Taxi]] - The equivalent of the Roman's Taxi appeared in all games.
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*[[Taxi]] - The equivalent of Roman's Taxi, appearing in all games.
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*[[Cavalcade]] - The Roman's Taxi successor, as a result of [[Hostile Negotiation|a huge replacement]].
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*[[Cavalcade]] - The successor of Roman's Taxi, as a result of [[Hostile Negotiation|a huge replacement]].
   
 
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The Albany Roman's Taxi is a vehicle featured in Grand Theft Auto IV and The Lost and Damned.

Description

Roman's Taxi is a taxi variant of the Esperanto used by Roman Bellic's taxi company. Roman's taxis are only driven by Roman and his employees, though Niko can drive them in a side mission between Concrete Jungle and Roman's Sorrow.

Niko can call Roman to send a taxi to pick him up, after gaining his favor. The taxi driver is notoriously short-tempered, with the taxi rides peppered with insults hurled Niko's way for being a "freeloader". The cabs are unavailable between The Master and the Molotov and Blow Your Cover due to the events of Roman's Sorrow. 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 gray Cavalcades, with the same disgruntled driver as before.

Unlike the Vapid and Declasse Taxis, as well as the Schyster Cabby, there are a few advantages to using Roman's taxi.

  • The ride, no matter where or how long, is free of charge.
  • The driver won't leave when the player attains a wanted level.
  • It is a good choice for a drive-by, having someone else drive.
  • The vehicle's doors are locked, so if the player accidentally tries to carjack the taxi, they will not gain a wanted level for vehicle theft. Because of this, the LCPD will not be able to arrest Niko if the player gains a wanted level while inside the taxi unless the window is smashed, letting the police unlock the door.

Design

Grand Theft Auto IV

Roman's Taxi is a unique variant of the Esperanto, featuring only minor alterations. It is equipped with red taxi emergency lights affixed to the grille and trunk, and taxi stickers applied to the rear bumper, rear window, and trunk, the latter of which replaces the Esperanto badge on the standard model. Roman's Taxi also features a unique red interior, with more plush front seats, a unique horn, and only one exhaust pipe on the right side, as opposed to two on the regular Esperanto.

By default, Roman's Taxi is black with a discolored dark gray driver's side front fender. It can be resprayed to other colors and may be randomly resprayed back to its default appearance, although the driver's side fender will remain a light pink color.

Current Design Gallery

Roman'sTaxi-GTAIV-FrontQuarter

Front quarter view

Roman'sTaxi-GTAIV-Top

Top view

Roman'sTaxi-GTAIV-RearQuarter

Rear quarter view

Roman'sTaxi-GTAIV-Front

Front view

Roman'sTaxi-GTAIV-Side

Side view

Roman'sTaxi-GTAIV-Rear

Rear view

Roman'sTaxi-GTAIV-Engine

Engine view

Roman'sTaxi-GTAIV-Underside

Underside view

Esperanto-GTAIV-Badges

Detailing

Roman'sTaxi-GTAIV-Inside

Inside view

Roman'sTaxi-GTAIV-Open

Other modelling


Performance

Grand Theft Auto IV

Performance and handling-wise, the taxi is heavier than the Esperanto (1700 kg to the Esperanto's 1600 kg), and has inferior acceleration, but has a significantly greater top speed. It also has slightly stronger braking and softer suspension. The handling feels good and can go around a corner at low speeds without much trouble. It is slightly less prone to deformation than the Esperanto, and can better withstand collisions.

GTA IV Overview


Vehicle Statistics - Grand Theft Auto IV
Acceleration
(0-60 mph in Seconds) 		Top Speed
(mph / kmh) 		Gears Engines Drivetrain
(FWD / RWD / AWD) 		Mass
(kg / lbs)
Handling.dat
N/A 87 / 140 5 N/A RWD 1700 / 3748
Website Statements / Badges
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Observed
N/A N/A 5 FR SOHC V8 (In-game model) RWD Cannot be observed

Gallery

Variants

Special Variants

Grand Theft Auto IV

  • In the mission, "The Cousins Bellic," Roman's taxi features an all-black body, To obtain the vehicle, park the vehicle in the parking space but do not head towards the mission marker, and commit suicide. The vehicle will be there when the player returns.

Prominent Appearances in Missions

Grand Theft Auto IV

Roman's Taxi is the first vehicle that the player drives in Grand Theft Auto IV, and was prominently featured in pre-release materials, with the car initially painted with an all-black body color. It features as part of several early missions, including GTA IV's taxi side-mission.

The Lost and Damned

Notable Owners

  • Roman Bellic owned a fleet of Roman's Taxis, black Esperantos fitted with Taxi accessories.

Locations

Grand Theft Auto IV

  • It is featured in most Roman missions. Usually, after finishing these, Niko can be still in the car.
  • Using the "Taxi" ability from Roman when having enough friendship with him and completing Bull in a China Shop. The car can be stolen by the player when it arrives after the player calls for one. The "Taxi" ability will temporarily unavailable between the events of Russian Revolution to Blow Your Cover and after completing Hostile Negotiation, it will be replaced by Cavalcades.
  • May occasionally spawn in traffic, if already driving one.

The Lost and Damned

  • In The Lost and Damned, Roman's taxi may appear in the mission "Roman's Holiday." If Johnny Klebitz calls Roman (555-2222), Roman will arrive with his taxi shortly after the call. Soon after, Johnny and Malc will kidnap Roman and take him to the abandoned warehouse in Bohan. Roman's taxi can be obtained if Malc is killed in this mission. If Roman is killed instead, Malc will drive off with it after the mission failure cutscene.

Rewards

Grand Theft Auto IV

  • Once the player has completed all 30 of Stevie's Car Thefts, Niko can then sell the Taxi to him for $2,000.

Trivia

General

  • Game files suggest that Roman's Taxi was originally intended to be named "Albany." The vehicle's text label in vehicles.ide is ALBANY.[1]

Grand Theft Auto IV

  • When driving Roman's Taxi while being chased by the police, the Police Scanner will sometimes refer to the car as "Roman's Esperanto" (as opposed to a "Black Sedan"). This may have been another beta name for it, considering it is obviously based on the Esperanto.
  • In The Cousins Bellic, Roman's Taxi features an all-black body, as opposed to all other appearances where the car features a dark gray left fender.
    • In the introductory cutscene, the car also features wheels taken from the Marbelle. This is likely an oversight.
  • The default radio station in Roman's Taxi is Vladivostok FM.
  • Roman's Taxi features a door-ajar chime.

The Lost and Damned

  • In Roman's Holiday, the left fender will be a light pink color as opposed to its usual dark gray. This is likely an oversight.

See Also

Navigation

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Sports cars and supercarsBanshee | Bullet GT | Comet | Coquette | F620 | Feltzer | Infernus | Sultan RS | SuperGT | Turismo
Muscle cars and vintageBucanneer | Dukes | Faction | Manana | Peyote | Ruiner | Sabre (Beater) | Sabre GT | Stallion | Tampa | Vigero | Virgo | Voodoo
Four-door carsAdmiral | Buffalo | Chavos | Cognoscenti | DF8-90 | Dilettante | Emperor (Beater) | Esperanto (Roman's Taxi) | Feroci (FlyUS) | Hakumai | Ingot | Intruder | Lokus | Marbelle | Merit | Oracle | Pinnacle | PMP 600 | Premier | Presidente | Primo | Regina | Schafter (Second Gen | Stretch E) | Solair | Stratum | Stretch | Sultan | Super Diamond | Vincent | Washington | Willard
Two-door carsBlista Compact | Fortune | Futo | Rhapsody | Sentinel (XS) | Super Drop Diamond | Uranus
SUVs, pick-ups, and vansBobcat | Cavalcade (FXT) | Contender | Habanero | Huntley Sport | Landstalker | Minivan | Moonbeam | Patriot | Perennial (FlyUS) | Rancher | Rebla | Serrano | Slamvan
Commercial & industrialBenson | Biff | Boxville (Mr Tasty) | Burrito (Laundromat | Gang) | Flatbed | Mule | Packer | Phantom | Pony | Securicar | Speedo | Steed | Tow Truck | Yankee
Public serviceBus | Cabby | Cablecar | Subway Car | Taxi (Merit-based) | Trashmaster
Government and emergencyAmbulance | APC | Enforcer | FIB Buffalo | Fire Truck | NOOSE Cruiser | NOOSE Patriot | Police Bike | Police Buffalo | Police Cruiser | Police Patrol | Police Stinger | Police Stockade | Prison Bus
MotorcyclesAkuma | Angel | Bati 800 (Custom) | Daemon | Diabolus | Double T (Custom) | Faggio (Old) | Freeway | Hakuchou (Custom) | Hellfury | Hexer | Innovation | Lycan | Nightblade | NRG 900 | PCJ 600 | Revenant | Sanchez | Vader | Wayfarer | Wolfsbane | Zombie
BoatsBlade | Dinghy | Floater | Jetmax | Marquis | Predator | Reefer | Smuggler | Squalo | Tropic | Tug
HelicoptersAnnihilator | Buzzard | Helitours Maverick | Maverick | Police Maverick | Skylift | Swift
MiscellaneousAirtug | Caddy | Forklift | Ogham | Parachute | Ripley | Romero | Window Cleaning Platform
UncontrollableStatic Planes (Ogham)
BetaAndromada | Brickade | Coach | Dodo | Fighter | NOOSE Boxville | Previon | Rhino | Shamal
The Lost and Damned only. | The Ballad of Gay Tony only. | TLAD and TBOGT only. | Different versions between GTA IV and TBOGT.
Vehicles in GTA IV (Category) | Vehicles in The Lost and Damned (Category) | Vehicles in The Ballad of Gay Tony (Category) | Vehicle Brands | Vehicles by type | Special Vehicles | Beta Vehicles | Drivetrains in GTA IV | Engines
  1. ↑ vehicles.ide:
    rom,		rom,		car,		ROMAN,		ALBANY,
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