In New York City, only cabs that are "medallioned" (licensed to pick up passengers hailing them on the street) are allowed to be painted yellow. Non-yellow taxis without the medallions on the front hood are known as livery cabs.
During the 1800s, yellow cabs were popular throughout Paris and London. Yellow electric cabs were the first automobile cabs in London and operated during the 1890s.
Planning a night out on the town with friends? Rather than having to worry about staying sober so you can drive, why not hire a cab? That way, you can kick back and have fun knowing that you can get home safely.
Need a ride at 3 in the morning? We’ve got you covered. Just give us a call any time of the day or night and we can pick you up and take you home.
There are probably better things you can do with your time than try to flag down a cab on the street – especially if it is scorching hot, raining, or snowing. Instead, call us and we will come directly to you and provide a safe ride at a fare price.
Unfortunately, alcohol can affect people in different ways on any given night. Let’s talk about how taking a taxi to the club in the first place can help you avoid the temptation to drive home when you aren’t sure exactly how much you’ve had to drink.
Need transportation to and from your next sporting event? Want to enjoy some alcoholic beverages while at the game? You can rely on us to get you to and from the game safely.
Harry Nathaniel Allen brought the motorized taxi to the US in 1907 when he imported 600 gas-powered metered vehicles from France to New York City. He later painted the cabs yellow in order to make them more visible.
Taxis in action! In the first Battle of Marne in September 1914, 6,000 of the 10,000 French soldiers sent to the front lines went by taxi. It took a fleet 600 strong to get them there from Paris!
Owning a car was an expensive prospect in the late 1800s, so hiring a temporary car as a taxi seemed like a natural step. In fact, the first automobile taxicab was built by the Daimler company(who later made Mercedes) in 1897, only five years after they sold their first car in 1892.
Just because your car’s in the shop doesn’t mean that you have to wait around for hours, or that you have to pay for a rental car. A taxi makes it easy to drop off your car, get on with your life, and come back when the car is ready.
Business travelers often rent cars at their destination, but this means they have to worry about the hassle of getting the car, parking, and turning it in again at the end of the trip. Using a taxi service instead makes things much easier.
Did you know that, in 1931, Henry Ford built an airport bus to transport passengers from airport terminals to their planes or vice versa? This made airport transportation much more convenient for passengers.
Did you know that, according to a recent study, the city of Boston has one of the highest standard cab fares in the country? Cab drivers charge an estimated $18.53 for a distance of five miles with five minutes wait time, compared to about $14.57 in Philadelphia and $14.10 in NYC.
Few things make a worse impression on a potential client than arriving late to their office. Rather than fumbling with maps in an unfamiliar city, consider hiring a taxi service.
When hailing a cab, it’s usually just enough to hold out your arm. In fact, in London, it is against the law to shout ‘taxi!’
When you drive yourself to the airport before a trip, you’ll have to park your car, which can get very expensive. And asking a friend to drive you means someone else has to be inconvenienced. Taking a taxi solves both of these problems and gives you door-to-airport convenience.
Being in an unfamiliar area for a business trip can make getting to meetings or other events a hassle. Taking a cab eliminates the guesswork and confusion and keeps you on schedule.
Did you know that Gottlieb Daimler built the world's first dedicated taxi in 1897? He referred to his invention as the "Daimler Victoria," which included the newly invented taximeter.
If you are new to an area, hiring a taxicab is a great way to get around. Not only do taxi drivers have good knowledge about the area, but they have a good grasp of traffic patterns and thus can find the best route possible to ensure that you arrive at your destination in time.
Did you know that, in 1999, 241,000,000 New York City citizens rode in taxicabs? As one of the largest cities in the U.S. that currently employs more than 40,000 taxi drivers, New York taxicabs are arguably the busiest in the world.
When everyone is getting together for a party, it can be a bummer to have your turn come up as the designated driver. Next time, take your group home in a taxi instead. Everyone will be able to have a good time while still staying safe.
