SideCar to City: Have App, Will Travel ... to Court

Ridesharing tries to get past roadblocks

"...changes nothing – especially since now firms like Yellow Cab have their own booking app. And as such, SideCar..."

March 15, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

'Another Long Stretch of Continuous Soft Rock'

The third-place story

"...desert. My boss always kept a pistol in the cab. The first rounds were rat-shot, followed by what he..."

Feb. 8, 2013 Books Feature by Josh Justice

Chrontourage picks for NYE 2013

Kick off the New Year right.

"...be safe and responsible... and program some of these cab numbers in your phone ahead of time...."

Dec. 15, 2012 Events Post by Courtney Byrd

How to Enjoy Movies Without the Eyestrain

More gifts for film fans

"...of Wits" duo, As You Wish White and Inconceivable Cab; extra goodies include wine charms and a T-shirt...."

Dec. 14, 2012 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

Council: Of Public Power and Inside Chess

Council takes up the MACC, TXI, etc.

"...of a proposal awarding such, respectively, to Lone Star Cab Com­pany and Austin Cab. How to allocate taxi franchises..."

Oct. 12, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Council: What's Your Incentive?

HID Global is getting some economic incentives, but expect the policy on that to change soon

"...plenty of misgivings) additional franchise permits for Lone Star Cab Company and Austin Cab, in the ongoing attempt to..."

Oct. 5, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Council: A Tapestry Dance for Fall

Cabs, parking, and marriage equality are all on the docket next week

"...attempt to grant additional franchise permits to Lone Star Cab (previously opposed by both the drivers association and disability..."

Sept. 21, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

No Doldrums Here: Council Rumbles Into August

Some 120 items bring City Council back in full force

"...reading is up for the franchise amendment for Austin Cab – there's been ongoing debate over making more cab..."

July 27, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Over Under Sideways Down

The resurrection of DJ Jonathan Toubin

"...taxi driver had a diabetic seizure and crashed her cab into Toubin's ground floor room as he slept. First..."

July 27, 2012 Music Feature by Greg Beets

Council: Task Lists and Wish Lists

On the agenda: Green Water Treatment Plant, Seaholm, urban rail and Austin Pets Alive!

"...Items 73 and 74 consider taxicab franchises, renewing both Yellow Cab and Lone Star Cab..."

May 25, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Wants More Coverage for Murdered Marine

"...nightclub and kill Mr. Larry Garcia, who was a cab driver waiting for his customer. Mr. Garcia served his..."

April 23, 2012 Postmarks

A Quarrel With the Status Quo

Charlie Baird on criminal justice, equity, and the Travis County D.A.

"...case that nobody's talked about yet – in the cab driver case? Remember? Where [someone] shot two or three..."

Jan. 20, 2012 News Feature

More Cabs to Hit Streets; Music Permit Changes, More

Our council preview, Pt. Two, cranks it up to 11

"...An unexpected addition to the always contentious realm of taxicab policy, courtesy of Martinez, Morrison and Tovo. Citing the..."

Dec. 13, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Color Me Yellow (Button)

If you drink too much, here's how not to get towed

"...Downtown? Think yellow – as in yellow button, Yellow Cab (or any cab, for that matter). As part of..."

Sept. 9, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

7 & 7 Is

7 & 7 Is

"...Hundred VisionsLast Cab From Tunis..."

Sept. 2, 2011 Music Review by Austin Powell

Headlines

"...but few viewers. So far, none of the major cable or satellite providers have picked up the joint UT/ESPN..."

Sept. 2, 2011 News Feature

City Hall Hustle: Gather Round Yon Virgins

Council lopes toward Christmas in thermal underwear

"...less fortunate this holiday season. Every little bit helps. Cab Rate Quandary..."

Dec. 24, 2010 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Letters at 3AM: The Thing About Words

Words are the property of all

"...was feeling none too good about that on the cab ride to my apartment. Hadn't lived in Lubbock long...."

Aug. 27, 2010 Column by Michael Ventura

City Council Is to Blame for Failed Taxi Pay System

"...did an excellent job of explaining the system that cab drivers are forced to work under in the city..."

June 21, 2010 Postmarks

Hailing the Cabs

What happens next

"...• Establishing a "passenger cleanup" fee, applied when a cab is pulled out of rotation for cleaning;..."

June 11, 2010 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Breakdown

Travis County's mental health system is cracking under growing patient load

"...than four hours before he was discharged with a cab voucher for a ride to Psychiatric Emergency Services for..."

June 4, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

After a Fashion

Your Style Avatar gets allergic smelling hay and hails a cab

"...that make Austin a great place to take a cab. Rather than drive me back to Manchaca, my friend..."

June 4, 2010 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

TDH Update: Ott Hangs On

No good vibrations as Marc Ott survives council evaluation

"...his motion to collect customer satisfaction data on taxi cabs, with an eye towards using that to award franchises..."

May 27, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Heads Roll on the Totally Awesome AusChron Newscast!

David Smith’s retirement, KeyPoint continues, and more

"...Austin's "fusion center" proposal, taxi franchise extensions for Austin Cab and Yellow Cab, and, in the shadow of the..."

May 27, 2010 News Post by Jordan Smith

The Daily Hustle: 4/27/10

Sample some TDH -- no permit required

"...on second reading only the franchise renewals for Austin Cab and Yellow Cab...."

April 27, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

City Hall Hustle: Güero's Don't Need No Stinkin' Permits!

On second thought, why can't we all just get along?

"...32 and 33, first reads on renewing the Austin Cab and Yellow Cab franchises for two years. With Texas..."

April 23, 2010 News Column by Wells Dunbar

The Daily Hustle: 4/19/10

This post is for the birds

"...& 33: First reading on whether to renew Austin Cab and Yellow Cab's taxi franchises...."

April 19, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Gay Place

Did you have waaaay tee many martoonies? Please get a ride.

"...now: Sober Ride, 657-2999 (that's the free-within-reason one); Yellow Cab, 452-9999 (not free but cheaper than a trip to..."

Dec. 25, 2009 Column by Kate X Messer

Christmas Carols With Walter Cronkite

Holiday memories of the legendary TV newsman

"...saw this fellow last night, and what a show! 'Cab' somebody." The editor thanked him, and assured Cronkite that..."

Aug. 7, 2009 News Feature by Kevin Phinney

The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3

Loud, abrasive, and featuring performances seemingly calibrated to be heard over the cacophonous roar of Travolta's mad, bad overacting, this is an unnecessary and ill-advised remake.

"...the rails early on and never recovers. Take a cab next time, and while you're at it, go rent..."

June 12, 2009 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

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