Since Dannevirke's last taxi service went off the road in December 2009, the town has been without a service.
But now, Wiremu Cooper, with 30 years' experience as a taxi operator in Auckland, is on the road operating in Dannevirke.
"I've been in Dannevirke for three years and after 30 years driving a taxi in Auckland I knew the place pretty well and I've been taught by the best," he said.
"But there's definitely a need for a taxi service here. I know there is a community vehicle operating, but people tell me it's a bit limited."
While Dannevirke St John's health shuttle is available for medical visits, locally or to and from Palmerston North Hospital and, at times to Wellington Hospital, and the community vehicle runs Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 9.30am until 4.30pm, Mr Cooper said the demand is still there for his service.