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St. Louis County Cab Gets the 5-Star French Fry Review!

Date: April 21, 2014 By Categories: St. Louis Taxi News Tags: , , No comments

Our professional driver, Enver, often gets glowing reviews from his passengers on a regular basis for his great service and caring attitude.  He spends hours driving around in cab #755 to help everyone in St. Louis.  He realizes that he is part of a team and that one cab drivers actions are a reflection on all the other cab drivers at County & Yellow Cab. And a recent experience while in the drive-thru at McDonald’s is something that he will remember for a long time and only enforced this reality.

As a cab driver, he works very hard to earn a good living and “time is money” in every sense of the word. He is always on a quest to find another passenger in need of a safe, legal ride and it often feels like a casino game as he watches the computer in his cab for where he should go next. But on this day, he made a quick stop at a local McDonald’s to get some lunch so that he could move on to that next fare.

He placed his order, moved up to the next window ready to pay for his meal and the guy at the window happily told him that his order was FREE! What – Come on – nothing is free.  Enver was shocked and asked the guy why. The McDonald’s worker said, “The lady in front of you paid for your meal. She said that she LOVES St. Louis County Cab.”  The dedication and good service provided by his colleagues had come back to Enver in a box of fries!  A great review never tasted so good!

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Oh No – I left the water running in my pool!!

Date: May 6, 2014 By Categories: St. Louis Travel Tags: , No comments

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 weather that makes us all have a little extra pep in our step.

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This time of year is also the start of “let’s open the pool” season.  After staring out your window all winter at the sad covered pool that is just speaking to you and begging for sunny weather, now is the time to call your friendly pool service and schedule to get that pool happy and ready for some action. Time to head to Walgreens to stock up on sunscreen, get out the floaty toys and stock up the refrigerator with cold beverages.  Relaxing weekends around the pool now become the motivation to work hard all week.

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 Once the pool is open and with the kids out of school soon, those ever-popular, much-needed summer vacations also begin to take shape.  Going to visit family in another part of the country, taking in the sites of another city or just finding a beach and a good book, can be just the cure to the “winter is finally over” blues.  Our professional cab drivers often play a key role in helping to get these summer vacations off to a good start by providing prompt, convenient airport transportation for your family.  But last summer, our driver, James, got much more than he anticipated as he was picking up a family in Chesterfield going to Lambert.

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With the bags all packed, all the kids ready to go, James’ passengers were eagerly waiting when he showed up take them to the airport.  He could hear them all doing a mental checklist of everything they needed for their trip and making sure they didn’t forget anything.  With the house all secure, they headed towards Lambert with a sigh of relief that their vacation was about to begin.  But then it happened – That moment like this….

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A few minutes prior to arriving  at the airport, the dad remembered that he had left the water running in their pool!  Picturing returning to a floating house and neighbors that didn’t appreciate living in a flood zone, he just didn’t know what to do.  James jumped right in with the perfect solution.  He assured the family that once they were safely dropped off at the airport, he would return back to their home and turn off the water and he would do it free of charge – just because it was the right thing to do.  Jame’s should have been wearing a Superman Cape that day because his passengers truly felt like he saved their vacation from certain disaster.  As James dropped off the family to begin their vacation, they sighed a sense of relief and vowed to count on County Cab for their airport transportation needs from now on.  Not sure that James can do this – but he saved the day for sure.

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The St. Louis Guide for St. Patrick’s Day

Date: March 13, 2018 By Categories: Holidays & Events Tags: , , , , No comments

There’s a little Irish in us all on March 17th. St. Patrick’s Day is a holiday filled with shades of green, shamrock decorations, and copious amounts of “Kiss Me I’m Irish” T-shirts. Every year, people pack the pubs and roam the streets of St. Louis just to get a good glimpse of the holiday parade. Whether its Dogtown or Downtown, utilize some of these celebration tips to help bring the luck of the Irish everywhere you go.

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St. Louis’ annual Dogtown Parade

Establish a Plan

It’s no secret that St. Patrick’s Day is one of the most popular events of the spring. It is undoubtedly, the biggest holiday in March and one of the most celebrated times in St. Louis. From holiday festivals and city parades to pub crawls, and traditional festivities, there’s something fun for everyone.

Gather a group of friends or family together and check out some of the best St. Patrick’s Day events that St. Louis has to offer.

Reduce the risk of getting lost

St. Patrick’s Day celebrations tend to expand like wildfire, as giant crowds form throughout St. Louis. As the excitement grows, so does the likelihood of getting separated from the rest of your group. Be sure to follow these guidelines:

  • Designate a meeting place in case your group gets separated.
  • Familiarize yourself with the area.
  • Keep a map handy in case you lose cell phone service.
  • Wear something that makes you stand out from the crowd.
  • Don’t let your phone run out of juice. Keep a portable charger on hand.
  • Access the “Share My Location” feature on your smartphone.
  • Use the buddy system

 Show Up Early

Don’t wait until the last minute to find the perfect parade-viewing spot, or grab a seat at your favorite Irish restaurant.

Showing up an hour early can help you secure the best position for any festivity. If you can make a reservation in advance, you could avoid the restaurant hassle altogether.

Come prepared

Maximize your holiday fun with these “must-have” items:

  • Green attire
  • Sunglasses
  • Umbrella or poncho (in case of rain)
  • Jackets, coats, gloves, hats, scarves, etc. (for cold weather)
  • Extra cash
  • Portable lawn chairs
  • Emergency snacks

Celebrate Responsibly

All in all, St. Patrick’s Day is a day filled with festive, Irish fun. If you want to enjoy the day with minimal stress, let St. Louis County & Yellow Cab provide you with worry-free transportation. Our drivers are loaded with experience and are committed to going the extra mile to get you to and from the celebration quickly, comfortably, and safely.

We got you covered with every step so all you have to worry about is avoiding those pesky St. Patrick’s Day pinches!

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Mobile Taxi App Benefits

Date: April 15, 2019 By Categories: St. Louis Taxi News Tags: , , No comments

Have you tried our mobile taxi ride app yet? If you haven’t, you’ll want to give it a try as an easy way to organize all of your rides around St. Louis! Use of our St. Louis Taxi App continues to climb as our local community starts to learn some of the awesome benefits our mobile tax app users get with every ride they book with our taxi cab team.

First of all, it’s FREE!!! 

That’s right. Just like other rideshare apps, the St. Louis Taxi App is totally free to download to your smartphone. Just search St. Louis Taxi in the app store, or visit this web-page to find links to download the app for free for IOS or Android phones. Then, you’re one step closer to getting rides across St. Louis for prices cheaper than other rideshare companies in St. Louis, which brings us to our next awesome benefit to share…

St. Louis Taxi Cab Rides are Affordable! 

It’s a common misconception that taxis are too expensive. This just isn’t correct information. The fares we charge are set and regulated by the St. Louis Metropolitan Taxi Commission. Because of this, we never operate on surge pricing. Plus, we are always fully staffed with a dedicated St. Louis-based team of taxi cab drivers backed by our 24/7 Customer Care Center. Any time you need a ride in St. Louis, we’ll be there to give you a ride without you worrying about whether you’re going to be charge extra because of surprise surge fees. Get the free app to estimate your fare to see how much you’ll save on your next taxi cab ride or package delivery in St. Louis.

It’s Easy. 

Booking a taxi with our app is easy with a smartphone. There’s no need to call, email, or message us every time you need to get from Point A to Point B. St. Louis Taxi App users enjoy easy access to securing a ride, without having to step out of the room to make a call or wait for an email reply to get schedule. How awesome is that?!

Access Your Info, All in One Place! 

If you routinely book taxi cabs for transportation then you’ll love the easy to access dashboard of the St. Louis Taxi App. You can store your payment information and look up your past rides, past fares, dates of travel, and more. Keep track of all of your rides easier, with the taxi app!

We look forward to seeing you on the taxi app, and we hope you enjoy all of the benefits the app provides. If you have questions about using the app, please reach out to us! It truly is our pleasure to assist with your transportation needs. We’ve been proudly going the “extra mile” for over 80 years in St. Louis, and we plan to keep moving forward! We are proud to provide reliable transportation to folks headed to the airport, going to concerts, hosting events, and more in St. Louis!

 

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Keeping Taxis Clean During Coronavirus

Date: April 6, 2020 By Categories: St. Louis Travel Tags: , , No comments

St. Louis County Cab & Yellow Taxi driver Ismail Malique was interviewed by KSDK Channel 5 in St. Louis discussing the changes we’ve experienced as an essential business operating during the COVID-19 pandemic.

In addition to new safety precautions all of our drivers are taking, he shared some of the changes we’ve had to make, to help our riders get where they need to be during these difficult times.

Watch the full story below. 

We are committed to following the most current regional health guidelines for businesses remaining open to provide essential services to St. Louisans, while working hard to keep our riders and drivers safe with each and every taxi cab ride.

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Health & Safety Takes the Wheel

Date: May 21, 2020 By Categories: St. Louis Taxi News Tags: , , No comments

Health and safety takes the wheel at County Cab, because transportation is essential! 

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You’ll also find protective barriers in every cab! You can download our free taxi app here. Our drivers and team remain committed to these measures, so that you and your family are confident in riding with us!   

We are proud to remain the #1 taxi choice in St. Louis for the last 85+ years and we are always open 24/7/365. For even more updates, connect with us on Facebook! We’ll be sharing all important updates and key information for riders on social media. 

Be safe and ride smart!   

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