SOUTH JERSEY BEACH PATROL COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Mark Schneider of the Wildwood Beach Taxi

Our new print issue features our summer “Down the Shore” content about the beach towns, communities, businesses and people that help South Jersey put the state on the map for the best beaches, resorts, events and attractions in the country.

For that reason, we’ve decided to turn our Community Spotlight feature over to the special category of “Beach Patrol” for a while. So without further ado, let’s shine a light on our beaches and those who keep them safe!

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John was nominated by Captain Ed Schneider. Here is what Mark had to say about his experience with the beach taxi.

“My name is Mark Schneider. I bought my house in Wildwood, NJ, in 2011 and made the move full-time in 2013. Not long after, I started working for Wildwood Beach, driving the Beach Taxi. This is now my 13th season, and I truly enjoy helping people get down to the beach from the boardwalk — it’s a longer walk than some folks expect!

One of the things I like most about this job is meeting different people every day. Just today, July 11th, I had two ladies from England hop on the taxi and ask if I could take them down to the loo — I knew exactly what they meant! It’s little moments like that that make the job fun. I take pride in chatting with everyone who rides the Beach Taxi and being a small part of their Wildwood experience.”

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Community Spotlights

If you know someone you think we should shine our Community Spotlight on, email us at [email protected].

Right now we’re focusing on our South Jersey Beach Patrol Spotlight category, which we’ll continue to run now and through the summer. So if you know someone who deserves a special shout-out, get in touch!

We’re also still always looking for nominees in the following categories:

First Responders: Police, Fire, EMT, Dispatch, Active Military

Educators: Teachers, Coaches, Administrators, Aids, Support Staff

Food Service Industry Workers: Waitstaff, Bussers, Servers, Chefs, Cooks, Dishwashers

Volunteers: Nonprofit Workers, Youth Sports Coaches, Scout Leaders, PTO Volunteers

Public Servants: Elected Officials and Support Staff at every Government Agency serving South Jersey at the Municipal, County, State and Federal levels

Healthcare Workers: Nurses, Medical Assistants, Administrative Support Staff

Beverage Service Industry Workers: Anyone who works in a Bar, Coffee Shop, Brewery, Winery or Distillery