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First Try on Lyft: Love It.

July 15th, 2013 · 2 Comments · Taxi, Travel Apps

The number of transportation alternatives to standard taxi rides continues to grow.  After reading for months about the alternatives to the bad service and quality of taxi rides in San Francisco, we decided to try out some of the “app-age” alternatives.   It was a Saturday night in the Mission District, and we were right […]

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Can you get a taxi in San Francisco?

October 10th, 2011 · 1 Comment · Limousine, Taxi

Fact: The average wait time for a taxi in San Francisco is approximately ten minutes, however over half of cabs never arrive. (Source: SFMTA) During weekend nights, only 25% of cabs that are dispatched arrive at all. San Francisco has a multiple issues in its taxi / cab industry that will make it difficult at […]

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Green Cabs in San Francisco – Hybrid Prius Taxi

August 5th, 2009 · No Comments · environment, Taxi

In San Francisco, you can make a choice to use a cab that is better for the environment at the same price as any other taxi. Green cabs use hybrid Toyota Prius or CNG (natural gas vehicles) before dispatching any other cabs. It’s a great advantage for San Francisco taxis and being seen in many […]

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Hey Dude! Want to split my taxi fare? Going green in San Francisco…

November 21st, 2008 · No Comments · environment, Limousine, san francisco, Taxi

A new business expanding from New York to San Francisco allows airport riders to be matched with companions for their airport shuttle to SFO. The company promises two benefits: 1.) You’ll save money by splitting the fare. 2.) Two in a cab or limo saves carbon emissions and helps the earth. It’s a clever concept, […]

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Travel Horror: Why a taxi is definitely not a towncar.

November 1st, 2008 · No Comments · Limousine, Taxi

As a frequent traveler – we’ve found airport shuttles to be a great alternative to parking at the airport and offsite airport lots. Parking involves a shuttle anyways, and when we travel with the family and tons of luggage – it’s just too much hassle. We’ve found – after searching many towncar / limousine companies […]

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San Francisco – Two Unusual Businesses Pop Up

June 3rd, 2008 · 1 Comment · Shopping, Taxi

We get a steady stream of interesting business review requests into our editorial team – and two this week caught our eye: "Bud" will marry you in his cab.  We don’t mean he will get married to you – he’ll perform the nuptials in the cab or in any picturesque San Francisco view you choose.  […]

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