Council Extends Cab Contracts

Council approves cab franchise extension

"...will extend the current agreement with the pre-existing three taxicab franchises for another five years, as well as grant..."

June 12, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Propositions for a Taxicab Petition

"...Tensions between the taxicab franchises and their drivers' local union are on the..."

May 15, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Propositions for a Taxicab Petition

Yellow Cab contests proposed co-op by exposing "silent majority"

"...Tensions between the taxicab franchises and its drivers’ local union are on the..."

May 13, 2015 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Council Considers Taxi Franchises

CM Kitchen gives cab co-op idea a boost

"...Two hours of testimony concerning taxicabs and their respective franchises concluded last Wednesday, April 29,..."

May 8, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Headlines

"...when City Council renews its contracts with the three cab companies – Yellow Cab, Austin Cab Company, and Lone..."

April 24, 2015 News Feature

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

Getting Around Austin: SXSW Edition

Alternatives to driving during SXSW

"...Bikes and Pedicabs SXcycles..."

March 4, 2015 SXSW Post by Casey Rochester

SXSW Interactive Pro Tips

How to get around, find that forgotten cord, and get your coffee fix

"...your legs are too tired to pedal, there are pedicabs waiting all over town to do the legwork for..."

March 3, 2015 Screens Post by James Renovitch

TCRP Sues Uber, Lyft, Yellow Cab

Alleges the companies failed to serve wheelchair-bound customers

"...Among the 30, the TCRP named Austin taxi giant Yellow Cab and transportation network companies Uber and Lyft, the..."

Aug. 8, 2014 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Groover's Paradise

The Hole in the Wall has seen it all

"...almost annually. One marquee maintains everlasting: a green and yellow double-decker sign between 26th Street and Dean Keeton flashing..."

June 20, 2014 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Need a Lyft? Rideshare Wars, the Sequel

New player brings rideshare back to city agenda

"...hour" practices considered to be a compromise with city cabbies, and added that he had not yet heard directly..."

June 6, 2014 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Judas Priest Pounds Fun Fun Fun Fest 2014

Some heads are gonna roll

"...Wolfe, City & Colour, Courtney Barnett, Dana Falconberry, Death Cab for Cutie, Dinosaur Jr., Dum Dum Girls, Failure, First..."

May 19, 2014 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

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

Ridesharing tries to get past roadblocks

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

March 15, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Keep Calm and Party On

Everything you need to know to navigate SXSW Film

"...for walking, and when it's time to hail a cab? You've got questions, and we've got every answer you..."

March 4, 2013 Screens Post

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

Austin Needs More Cabs

"...I have worked at a business that depends on cabs to get people around the city and to the..."

Nov. 6, 2012 Postmarks

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

What About 'Best Cab Driver'?

"...request is this: Why is there not a "Best Cab Driver" category in the Chronicle's “Best of Austin ?..."

Oct. 16, 2012 Postmarks

Bedside Manner: Got Opium?

Getting High and Low with Steven Martin, Nick Tosches, et al

"...kick the gong around" -- "Minnie the Moocher" by Cab Calloway..."

July 23, 2012 Books Post by Marc Savlov

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

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

Yellow Ostrich

"...Yellow OstrichStrange Land (Barsuk)..."

March 16, 2012 Music Review by Luke Winkie

Taxi Report Hits Rocky Terrain

With transportation, it's hard to find the middle of the road

"...this week to formally present his study of Austin's cab services, he was greeted with the local version of..."

Sept. 23, 2011 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Color Me Yellow (Button)

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

"...Had too much to drink Downtown? Think yellow – as in yellow button, Yellow Cab (or any..."

Sept. 9, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Access Denied

Cap Metro saving money means hardship for neediest riders

"...Capital Metro's MetroAccess paratransit services, they could call a cab – usually driven by Yellow Cab driver Hannah Riddering..."

July 8, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

The Donors Behind the Dough

A glimpse at the campaign finance reports

"...Estate Group, and Laurie Swan of Stratus Prop­erties. Austin Yellow Cab General Manager Ed Kargbo also solicited contributions on..."

June 17, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

More Things to Remember on Memorial Day

Basically, don't be dumb.

"...of transportation options to keep you out of cuffs. Yellow Cab offers round the clock taxi services to Lake..."

May 27, 2011 News Post by Mark Wilson

SXSW Thursday Picks & Sleepers

Thursday SXSW can't escape the blurbs!

"...next Elvis Costello or Paul Westerberg. A new full-length, Yellow TV, is expected later this year. – Jim Caligiuri..."

March 18, 2011 Music Feature

On the Move at SXSW

Get everywhere, no car needed

"...beating heart of the city, there are the standard cabs, but also the slightly less-expensive SuperShuttle (258-3826). You'll likely..."

March 11, 2011 Features Feature by Kate X Messer

Gay Place

Gay Place says there's safety in these (phone) numbers for New Year's Eve

"...to your eyelids, right this minute: Sober Ride, 657-2999; Yellow Cab, 452-9999; Capital Metro's Go Line, 474-1200 (plan ahead..."

Dec. 31, 2010 Column by Kate X Messer

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