Ride-Booking Surges at ABIA

Uber and Lyft want to pick you up from the airport

"...rides-for-hire. It's almost enough to make you grateful for taxicab regulation...."

Nov. 28, 2014 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Public Notice: No Way to Run a City

Why is Council drafting ordinances on the dais after midnight?

"...network companies – the term of art for app-based cab companies such as Uber and Lyft – within the..."

Oct. 3, 2014 News Column by Nick Barbaro

City to Heyride: Not So Fast

Is this mobile ridesharing app in a legal gray area or openly violating the city's taxi franchise agreement?

"...regulated by the city." (Other unconventional transit operators, including pedicabs and electric cabs, have also bumped up against city..."

Nov. 30, 2012 News Feature by Dan Solomon

Planes, Trains, and Automobiles

If only you could take a magic carpet ride

"...Taxis: There are three cab companies in Austin. You can get one at most..."

Nov. 16, 2012 Features Feature by Richard Whittaker

Council: Call Me 30 More Cabs?

City Council considers permitting more cabs over drivers' opposition

"...(Items 27 & 28) that would allow 30 additional taxicab franchise permits to Lone Star Cab Co. (20) and..."

Nov. 2, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

City Hall Hustle: Last-Minute Shopping

No Silent Night here

"...Item 65: Martinez, Morrison, and Tovo hail a cab. Citing peak demand straining Austin's 675 taxis, this item..."

Dec. 16, 2011 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Police Pushing Pedicabbers' Patience

Are pedicab regulations out of touch?

"...The traditionally laid-back realm of pedicabs – in which drivers provide bike-powered rides to Downtown revelers..."

Sept. 17, 2010 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

The Daily Hustle: 5/26/10

Get yer council preview right here!

"...and final readings to renew franchise agreements with Austin Cab and Yellow Cab for five years. Related is Bill..."

May 26, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Death Cab for Cutie

"...Death Cab for CutieSomething About Airplanes (Barsuk)..."

Dec. 19, 2008 Music Review by Darcie Stevens

If You're a Viper

From 'La Cucaracha' to Snoop Dogg and Willie Nelson: P-O-T

"...celebrated smoke in songs of the era such as Cab Calloway's "Reefer Man," Fats Waller's "A Viper's Drag," Milton..."

May 25, 2007 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

After a Fashion

What a week! Stephen revels in Austin in its top form.

"...issue. I thought I'd be smart to take a cab across the river instead of trying to park in..."

March 23, 2007 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Moon-Shaped Panties & the Saint of White Trash

The Late Lucinda Williams

"...often on the road. Puttering happily around the warm wood-cabinet kitchen in the morning is becoming a rare event...."

Oct. 23, 1998 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Cubanisimo!

Ray Barretto and the Roots of Afro-Cuban Jazz

"...a popular Cuban tune, "El Manisero." Six months later, Cab Calloway cut "Doin' the Rhumba." At the same time,..."

June 12, 1998 Music Feature by Harvey Pekar

Other Worlds Austin Goes to an Alien Nation

Sci-fi and horror fest releases full, final lineup

"...hoax. With zero ghost-hunting skills (or really any other applicable skills) the team has to figure out how to..."

Nov. 9, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Filling the Gap

In the wake of Uber and Lyft's exit, drivers and riders look for alternatives

"...It's more expensive than Uber, but cheaper than Yellow Cab. While currently only for rides to the airport, KUT..."

May 13, 2016 News Feature by Mac McCann

Leffingwell Shares the Ride

Former mayor now chair of “Ridesharing Works” campaign

"...as drivers. Asked about the potential effects on full-time cab drivers, steadily losing peak-time business to TNC drivers, he..."

April 12, 2016 News Post by Michael King

Getting Around Austin: SXSW Edition

Alternatives to driving your car (because that's a terrible idea)

"...Austin Cab Company: (512) 478-2222 Lone Star Cab: (512) 836-4900 Yellow..."

March 3, 2016 SXSW Post by Eloise Kirn

Point Austin: Thumbs Up or Down?

Will bowing to Uber and Lyft set a bad precedent for city government?

"...just to part-time amateur drivers but full-time professionals (i.e., cab drivers), the mayor said that as he envisions it,..."

Jan. 22, 2016 News Column by Michael King

Food-o-File: Weekend Lagniappe

A little extra Austin food news

"...firm of Sutliff & Stout is offering one safe cab ride home between Saturday, Sept. 5 and Monday, Sept...."

Aug. 29, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Uber Fail

"...Dear Editor, I am a 14-year veteran of Yellow Cab and welcome fair competition because it makes me smarter,..."

Aug. 24, 2015 Postmarks

Council: If You Come to a Fork ... Take It

Council faces choices on land use – and land use

"...• Items 29-31: Extending taxicab franchises for Austin Cab, Lone Star, and Yellow Cab;..."

April 24, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Alejandro Escovedo’s Hurricane Honeymoon

Rocker’s Category 4 account: “I thought, We might not make this"

"...the next day at 7:45am. We flew into Los Cabos Airport, which is Cabo San Lucas, Cabo San Jose...."

Sept. 23, 2014 Music Post by Tim Stegall

Fun Fun Fun Fest Sidesteps Cancellations

Modest Mouse replaces Death Cab for Cutie

"...surprise occurred on the Orange stage, with headliner Death Cab for Cutie also falling off the Nov. 7-9 lineup...."

July 8, 2014 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Navigating Rideshare's Course

City begins stakeholder meetings

"...for Austin's future with Transportation Networking Companies (TNCs): taxi cabs, Carma cars, mustachioed Lyft-mobiles, and SuperShuttles...."

June 20, 2014 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

News Ticker: April 30

All the news that's fit to blog

"...• Austin cab drivers are teaming up with the AFL-CIO’s National Taxi..."

April 30, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Heyride Has a Hitch in Its Get-Along

Cease-and-desist letter issued by City of Austin to local startup

"...regulated by the city.” (Other unconventional transit operators, including pedicabs and electric cabs, have also bumped up against city..."

Nov. 21, 2012 Screens Post by Dan Solomon

Council: Not a Short-Term Meeting [Updated Friday*]

Mueller, Yellow Cab, Fuddruckers, and more

"...of the ordinances renewing the franchise of Lone Star Cab Co. and granting additional licenses to Yellow Cab Co...."

June 22, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

City Hall Hustle: The Wages of Faith

Perfect and good face off in US Farathane incentives debate

"...meter was running throughout the day for dozens of cab drivers crowding chambers, waiting to see what would become..."

Dec. 23, 2011 News Column by Wells Dunbar

City Hall Hustle: Low-Speed Ahead!

Council finally comes around on a pilot program for electric cabs

"...operate his company – formerly Capital Cruisers, now Electric Cab of Austin – legally on Downtown streets. Because LSEVs..."

Oct. 14, 2011 News Column by Wells Dunbar

The Daily Hustle: 4/29/10 (Update)

Hittin' you with your morning recap

"...With the five-year franchise renewals for Yellow Cab and Austin Cab up for second reading today, Bill..."

April 29, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

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