Westwood is one of Los Angeles’s most vibrant and intellectually dynamic neighborhoods – home to the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), one of the world’s great research universities with over 45,000 students and 50,000 employees. Westwood Village, the charming pedestrian-friendly commercial district at the university’s edge, is packed with theaters (including the historic Bruin and Village Theatres, frequent premiere venues), restaurants, bookshops, and the energy that comes from a neighborhood defined by one of the world’s top universities. The Wilshire Corridor’s high-rise condominium corridor connects Westwood to Beverly Hills and Downtown, while the 405 Freeway immediately east of campus links Westwood to every corner of the city.

Transportation in Westwood is complex – parking near UCLA is notoriously limited and expensive, the 405 Freeway is often at a standstill during peak hours, and rideshare pricing during premiere nights at the Village Theatre, major UCLA sporting events, and commencement ceremonies can be extreme. For UCLA faculty, staff, and visitors heading to LAX (approximately 15 miles away), a pre-scheduled taxi eliminates the stress of parking at the airport and the uncertainty of rideshare pricing and availability.

Independent Taxi has served Westwood and UCLA since 1977. We know every campus parking structure, every premiere venue drop-off point, and the fastest routing to LAX at different times of day. We maintain corporate accounts with UCLA departments, medical centers, and the many law firms and financial institutions in the Wilshire Corridor. Call (800) 521-8294 for immediate 24/7 service.