Rez Taxi Founder Aims to Provide Safe Rides and Second Chances

Austin Domebo's transportation company offers essential services and job opportunities in Okmulgee, Oklahoma

Apr. 3, 2026 at 4:07pm

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After completing a rehabilitation program and rebuilding stability in his life, Austin Domebo founded Rez Taxi to provide reliable transportation options for residents in Okmulgee and surrounding communities. Rez Taxi operates during the hours when other local transit services are unavailable, offering rides to work, the grocery store, medical appointments, and more. Domebo's goal is to not only meet a real community need, but also to create job opportunities and support individuals working to rebuild their lives.

Why it matters

Rez Taxi fills an important transportation gap in the Okmulgee area, providing safe and affordable rides when other local transit options are not available. By offering employment opportunities to those in recovery, the company also supports personal growth and community reinvestment.

The details

Rez Taxi operates under Domebo Contracting LLC, a company Domebo originally formed to teach his children about entrepreneurship. The transportation service provides rides throughout Oklahoma, with a focus on evening and weekend hours when other transit options are limited. In addition to traditional taxi services, Rez Taxi offers grocery pickup and delivery, airport transportation, and VIP packages for business travelers and residents. Domebo plans to expand the company's fleet and services as demand grows, with the goal of creating more jobs and strengthening the local community.

  • Rez Taxi was founded in 2022 after Domebo completed a year-and-a-half rehabilitation program.
  • The company currently operates Monday through Thursday from 6-11 p.m., Friday from 6 p.m. to 3 a.m., Saturday from 8 p.m. to 3 a.m., and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.

The players

Austin Domebo

The founder of Rez Taxi, a transportation company in Okmulgee, Oklahoma that provides reliable rides during the hours when other local transit services are unavailable. Domebo started the company after completing a rehabilitation program and rebuilding stability in his life, with the goal of giving back to the community and creating job opportunities for others.

Rez Taxi

A transportation company founded by Austin Domebo in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. Rez Taxi operates during the evening and weekend hours when other local transit options are not available, offering rides to work, the grocery store, medical appointments, and more. The company also provides additional services like grocery pickup and delivery, airport transportation, and VIP packages.

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What they’re saying

“My main deal for this was just to try to give back to the community … whatever I took from the community before, I can work on giving back.”

— Austin Domebo, Founder, Rez Taxi

“Don't let transportation be the reason you don't go.”

— Austin Domebo, Founder, Rez Taxi

What’s next

Rez Taxi plans to expand its fleet and services as demand grows, with the goal of creating more jobs and strengthening the local community in Okmulgee.

The takeaway

Rez Taxi's model of providing reliable transportation options during off-hours and supporting individuals in recovery demonstrates how a community-focused business can address real needs and create meaningful opportunities for growth.