After more than 75 years in business, the city’s longest-running taxicab operator, Austin Cab Company, closed its doors on Saturday, March 30. The franchise had been in business since 1943 and was one of only four taxicab businesses (the city officially caps the number of operators at five) strong enough to compete with the growing […]
Austin Cab Company
One of three taxicab companies in Austin.
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Council pushes ahead on taxicab contracts, co-op
City Council concluded another chapter in the current taxicab franchise renewal saga Thursday, voting to tentatively renew contracts with the city’s three service providers and amend related regulations. It also directed city staff to explore creating a fourth, cooperative franchise. While the full Council must make the final decision on the franchise renewals and regulations, […]