Crazy Taxi
About
Crazy Taxi is SEGA's iconic arcade driving franchise, first hitting the streets in 1999 with an exhilaratingly simple premise - pick up passengers, race them to their destination and earn bigger fares by getting there in the craziest way possible. With its colourful city streets, larger-than-life drivers and unforgettable punk-rock soundtrack, Crazy Taxi became synonymous with the energy and attitude of turn-of-the-millennium arcade gaming. Now the meter is running again, with Crazy Taxi: World Tour reimagining the experience for a new generation while bringing the franchise's signature speed, chaos and personality into online multiplayer for the first time.
Highlights
Third best-selling Dreamcast game in the US with over 1 million copies sold; proven multi-platform appeal across 15+ years
Foundational arcade IP with cultural touchstone status; referenced in discussions of golden-age gaming heritage and innovation
Distinctive gameplay innovation protected by U.S. Patent 6,200,138; core mechanics patented and defended in landmark litigation
Licensed hard rock and punk rock soundtrack by The Offspring and Bad Religion; integral to franchise identity and era appeal
New multiplayer AAA title (Crazy Taxi: World Tour) announced 2026, expanding franchise to five global cities with single-player campaign
Four playable driver characters (Axel, B.D. Joe, Gena, Gus) with distinct personalities; strong licensing potential across apparel, merchandise and collectibles
Recent News
Jun 2026
Crazy Taxi: World Tour officially revealed at Xbox Games Showcase 2026
May 2026
Franchise social media posts teaser after seven-year silence; new reveal imminent
Jul 2024
New Crazy Taxi confirmed as open-world, massively multiplayer AAA driving game
Dec 2023
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