Taxi Sim 2016

Taxi Sim 2016 is an engaging driving simulation game where you step into the shoes of a taxi driver, navigating city streets to pick up passengers and deliver them safely to their destinations. The game features highly detailed vehicle interiors, requiring you to master controls such as the clutch, gear shifting, and braking while maintaining constant vigilance to ensure safe driving. You earn rewards for every trip, allowing you to unlock new vehicles and areas as you work your way up to becoming the ultimate taxi driver.

Gameplay of Taxi Sim 2016:

The core gameplay revolves around driving a taxi through different cities while managing the vehicle and navigating roads. The game features locations such as New York, London, Frankfurt, and Moscow, giving players different environments to explore. Instead of concentrating purely on speed, the simulator puts more emphasis on getting around the city and handling the vehicle.

There is also a Free Ride mode for players who simply want to drive without focusing on regular taxi objectives. Multiplayer adds another way to explore the driving environments.

The vehicles have features designed to make driving feel more detailed, including vehicle damage, interior views, engine sounds, and changing weather conditions. These mechanics make crashes and poor driving more noticeable than in a conventional arcade racer.

One of the stronger parts of Taxi Sim 2016 is its selection of control options. Players can choose tilt steering, on-screen buttons, or a virtual steering wheel. This gives you flexibility depending on whether you prefer motion controls or traditional touchscreen controls.

The game also provides slider-style acceleration and brake pedals, allowing separate control over speed and braking. Choosing the right control method can make a noticeable difference when navigating narrow streets or making turns in busy areas.

Manual transmission adds another layer to the driving system. The game supports six forward gears and reverse, so players who prefer manual driving can control gear changes instead of relying entirely on automatic shifting.

Features of Taxi Sim 2016:

Manual gearbox with clutch: Taxi Sim 2016 models a six speed manual transmission plus reverse, along with clutch, accelerator, and brake controls. You start from a stop, shift up and down, and manage speed with precise inputs. Passenger comfort depends on how you handle the clutch and gears, so smooth driving matters. Because the focus is realism, mastering manual shifting is part of the challenge.

Flexible control options: You choose how to steer and modulate pedals based on your preference. Tilt steering, on screen buttons, or a touch steering wheel are available, while slider pedals offer fine control for throttle and braking. This flexibility helps different players find a comfortable setup. It also makes manual shifting and clutch control more manageable during busy moments.

Cities and taxis around the world: You drive through detailed versions of New York, London, Frankfurt, and Moscow. Streets, intersections, and landmarks give each city a distinct feel, and richly modeled interiors keep the view consistent and clear. A wide selection of taxis from different regions, including classic New York yellow cabs and London style models, lets you pick a car that suits each map. Exploring several cities adds variety without changing the core driving rules.

In car functions you can operate: You can interact with practical cockpit elements that affect your drive. Headlights and emergency lights help you be seen, wipers maintain visibility in rain, and the horn communicates with traffic around you. The damage system and engine sounds provide clear feedback when you push the vehicle too hard. As weather and conditions change, these tools become part of the routine.

Controls of Taxi Sim 2016:

Driving:

W / Up Arrow – Accelerate

S / Down Arrow – Brake

A / Left Arrow – Steer Left

D / Right Arrow – Steer Right

Space – Handbrak

Left Shift – Clutch

Vehicle Functions:

C / V – Change Camera

I / B – Start / Stop Engine

R – Cruise Control

H – Horn

T – Wipers

Q / E – Indicators

L – Lights

N – Sport Mode

P – Hazard Lights 

F / G – Gear Up / Down 

X – Auto Gear Toggle 

M – Minimap Zoom

Tab – Hide Dashboard

F2 – Flip Car

Esc – Pause / Resume

Conclusion:

Taxi Sim 2016 is, like most other non-racing driving simulators, a pretty simple proposition: do you think that driving around, carrying passengers from one place to another, sounds like fun? If you do, this is a well-executed game based on that concept, with enough variety in its vehicles, locations, and play modes to keep it interesting for some time.