Winter Driving: The Road Safety Tips You Need
In true St. Louis tradition, we experienced seasons as unpredictable as ever throughout the entire year. In fact, most of the month has felt like fall or, some days, even spring. Not many of us are complaining about a 60-degree December day, but unreliable weather, as well as our high population of drivers, makes road […]
Read More...Halloween Hazards You Probably Aren’t Thinking About
It’s fun to take in the thrills and chills of Halloween, but only if the dangers are all pretend. October 31st always brings heavy pedestrian traffic, especially children who are dressed in dark colors and experiencing a full-on sugar rush. Do your part to reduce the risk of real-life scary stories by being extra vigilant. 1. […]
Read More...2016 Hospitality Hero – Kamar Harleem & Admir Smajic
The definition of hero, a man admired for his achievements and noble qualities, applies to both men who have been selected to receive the honor of Hospitality Hero by Explore St. Louis. Kamar Harleem and Admir Smajic were chosen for separate acts of heroism that each of them performed in service to the community. We, […]
Read More...Jerry Hanks – 43 Years Of Outstanding Service!
Over 50 years ago, while serving as a young man in the United States Air Force in New Mexico, Jerry Hanks met a young lady whom he married a short time later. Over the past 51 years of marriage, Jerry and Norma Jean Hanks have built a lifetime of memories together. For Jerry, the proudest […]
Read More...Meet Larry Jenkins – A County Cab Classic
In July of 1983, Larry Jenkins started driving a cab for St. Louis County Cab Company. It took him about a week to decide that this was the place that he wanted to be. So, after having driven at County Cab for 3 weeks, Larry asked to put his own car on the fleet and […]
Read More...The holidays are for giving – so don’t get taken for a ride!
Being a cab driver means spending your day riding with people – sharing a very small space with someone that they likely just met. This experience creates an environment of sharing and caring – sharing a conversation, talking about sports or the weather, caring by helping with groceries, helping someone that is less nimble negotiate […]
Read More...Competition is good – fair rules must protect the public and apply the same standards for all vehicles for hire
As a small family-owned and operated business with roots in the St. Louis community that are 80+ years deep, all we want is a fair opportunity to serve customers well and succeed on a daily basis. We exist within a regulatory environment with fair rules that are purposed with protecting the riding public. At County […]
Read More...Mardi Gras Like a Boss – then take a cab home!
The Mardi Gras celebration on Grand Parade Saturday is Legendary. Hundreds of Thousands of people flock to the Lou to celebrate all things crazy and insane. As a member of the St. Louis community for 80 years, we take seriously our responsibility to get everyone around safely during Mardi Gras. Because the need for […]
Read More...Need a Cab on New Years Eve? Here are Tips to Help get Everyone Home Safe
New Years Eve is the busiest cab night of the entire year. It is important that all those celebrating do so responsibly and have a safe ride home. But getting a cab on New Years Eve can be a challenge. Here are some easy tips to help get everyone home as safely and efficiently as […]
Read More...Oh No – I left the water running in my pool!!
With our relentless winter behind us and warmer temperatures now a certainty, we begin to think about all the wonderful things we can do outside. Biking, fishing, gardening, home improvements and enjoying all the wonderful attractions that St. Louis has to offer like the rental boats in Forest Park. There is just something about warmer […]
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