Reviving Austin's Cab Industry

ATX Co-op Taxi splits the difference between traditional taxis and ridesharing

"...street like it was 1995 to get a frickin' cab."..."

April 28, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Council Preview: City Manager Review, Cab Vote, and More

Controversial items hit the dais this week

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

May 28, 2010 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Cab Drivers Look Toward the Future

"...The longtime cabbie, who immigrated to Austin from Ethiopia by way of..."

May 13, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Council: Call Me a (Lone Star) Cab!

Hailing 'unique' business model, City Council chooses city's newest taxi franchise

"...new taxi franchise and 55 permits to Lone Star Cab Co., bucking staff and commission recommendations that rival Capital..."

April 13, 2007 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

The Daily Hustle: 5/25/10

Cab compromise driven to council

"...final reading are franchise renewals for Austin’s two largest cab franchises – Yellow Cab, the biggest franchise with 400-plus..."

May 25, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

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

Naked City

The taxi co-op's bid for a franchise comes at "the worst possible time."

"...With the number of taxicabs already on Austin streets exceeding customer demand, the City..."

Nov. 28, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Sharecropping on Wheels

While the city juggles taxicab franchises, drivers demand 'a fair shake'

"...simpler than a taxi ride: call or hail a cab, hop in, declare your destination, and fork over a..."

June 11, 2010 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Fare Fight

The pending sale of Roy's Taxi company raises a host of Austin memories

"...enough; the AC in her van, one of 155 cabs in Roy's Taxi's sea-foam green fleet, is on the..."

June 9, 2006 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Crash Course

Cabs try to survive in the era of Uber

"...on July 13, Dave Passmore is speaking to 150 taxicab drivers with his mind set on survival...."

Aug. 7, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...news is if the City Council approves a proposed taxicab fare hike today, July 22, the next time you..."

July 23, 1999 News Feature

The Daily Hustle: 4/23/10

Taxi crash at council

"...City staff, per the direction of a cab-related subcommittee of the Urban Transportation Commission, had recommended the..."

April 23, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Same Rules for All

"...marketing by Uber, at its core it is a cab company. Like any other cab company it uses vehicles..."

Dec. 29, 2015 Postmarks

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

City Council Condemns Taxi Drivers to Lousy Deal

"...steered the way to give taxi franchises to Yellow Cab and Austin Cab for the next five years ["The..."

April 29, 2010 Postmarks

Changing Lanes

Taxi industry braces for big changes

"...Joseph Beers has been driving a taxicab for nearly 20 years. During that time, he's built..."

May 20, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

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

Eve of Destruction?

The City plans for a big New Year's Eve party downtown while East Sixth Street merchants complain of threat of competition

"...drunk to drive will have limited luck finding a cab downtown. With 200,000 people and only 550 licensed taxis..."

Oct. 29, 1999 News Feature by Andy Langer

Fairness and Fares

Cabbie's death raises questions about Austin's taxi system

"...The study notes that many Austin's cabbies must pay Social Security and Medicaid taxes out-of-pocket, along..."

Aug. 16, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Naked City

Lone Star Cab --a drivers' co-op -- seeks a new city taxi franchise

"...the Big Three -- Roy's Taxi, American Yellow Checker Cab Co., and Austin Cab Co. -- but first needs..."

Nov. 21, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Getting Around Austin

Explore Downtown without a car and without getting lost

"...We've listed the numbers, but hailing a cab from the airport's transportation line on the lower level..."

June 22, 2016 Columns Post by Annamarya Scaccia

Hailing the Cabs

What happens next

"...methodology for awarding franchise agreements and to cap terminal fees for drivers. It also calls for an assessment of..."

June 11, 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

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

Getting Around Austin: SXSW Edition

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

"...driving 24 hours later), free minutes, and reduced signup fees for new members (just $10 with the promo code..."

March 3, 2016 SXSW Post by Eloise Kirn

City Council Notebook

A look at what's on the city agenda this week

"...bit more substantive: awarding, on first reading, Austin's new taxicab franchise to Capital City Cab Company. Judging from the..."

Jan. 22, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Point Austin: A Modest Proposition

How much misinformation can you buy for $2 million?

"...background checks, or that the taxpayers (rather than industry fees) would be on the hook for any future checks..."

April 22, 2016 News Column by Michael King

Council: Let's Face the Music

Ring in the New Year with a marathon Council meeting

"...short-term rental regs, planned unit development zoning, parkland dedication fees, neighborhood plan contact team regs ... and those are..."

Jan. 29, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

"...officials initially said the driver was still in the cab of the truck when the fire started; they have..."

Aug. 3, 2007 News Feature

Council: Taking It to Committee

Council members talk TNC and STR regulation

"...degree, level the working field between the TNC amateur cabbies and real ones. Under the proposed rules, TNCs (like..."

Oct. 28, 2015 News Post by Michael King

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