A new taxi company will immediately start serving the San Marcos area following approval from San Marcos City Council on Tuesday.

San Marcos Taxi, which began in Round Rock and has since expanded to Buda and Kyle, is a 24-hour, veteran-owned and -operated company.

Owner Ivan Castellon received his operating permit from the council Tuesday and said service would start immediately. Customers can also book reservations with San Marcos Taxi.

Marina McGinness, a human resource partner with the company, said San Marcos Taxi would fulfill a transportation need not currently being met in the area.

"We do have a lot of people that are basically old school and like to use taxi services versus Lyft or [other] ride-share [services]," she said.

The company is headquartered at 1645 Main St., Buda. 512-256-5283. www.buda-taxi.com