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Yellow Cab Austin launches automatic fare Estimator

 

AUSTIN (April 11, 2004) – Yellow Cab riders now can estimate their next taxi trip fee with Yellow Cab’s Automatic Fare Estimator. Yellow Cab of Austin, Austin’s only computer dispatched taxi fleet, recently announced the launch of its Automatic Fare Estimator service. Consumers can now enjoy the convenience of going online to the Yellow Cab web site at www.YellowCabAustin.com and calculating their next taxi ride fare by using MapQuest powered technology.

 “Yellow Cab Austin continues to enhance its already successful taxi service by offering the Automatic Fare Estimator,” said Jim Connolly, president and general manager of Yellow Cab Austin. “Yellow Cab is committed to providing Austin residents as well as visitors with a convenient way to estimate their travel costs.” 

By visiting Yellow Cab Austin’s web site, passengers can generate an estimated fare from their pick-up point to their destination. In addition to the convenient Automatic Fare Estimator that riders can use prior to their trip, Yellow Cab passengers will have the opportunity to enjoy the following services:

• Available service 24 hours-a-day, 7 days-a-week
• GPS Computer Dispatch (closest cab is matched to each service call)
• Average response time of 15 minutes or less
• Passenger peace of mind as each cab is equipped with a digital camera
• Wheelchair accessibility upon request
• Package Xpress courier service
• TaxiCard^™, the Yellow Cab gift card and corporate charge card

 

About Yellow Cab Austin

Yellow Cab Austin is Austin’s only computer dispatched taxi fleet.  Serving the Austin area with high-tech transportation solutions since 1985, Yellow Cab’s taxi service is available 24 hours-a-day, 365 days-a-year.  All cabs are operated by independent contractor drivers and are equipped with digital cameras as well a Global Positioning System.  For more information, log onto www.YellowCabAustin.com or call (512) 452-9999.

 

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