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Serving Connecticut Since 1898
Company History
IN
Hartford County
The only number you
need for a Taxi is 6
(860)
666-6666
PREPARES TO CELEBRATE 100 YEARS OF SERVICE TO
CONNECTICUT
Horse and carriage taxis were used in the
Hartford area when Daniel Cotter started Yellow Cab in 1898.
By 1908, Yellow Cab was putting gasoline vehicles into
service. Yellow Cab was incorporated in 1921 and the
Connecticut Department of Public Utilities issued Yellow Cab
Company Certificate #1, which is still in use today. Prior to
1946, taxi drivers would go to telephones attached to poles
around the Hartford area to get their fares. By the end of
1946, taxis were equipped with radios, and calls were
dispatched from the Yellow Cab office on Jewell Court, now the
home of the Hartford Ballet. In 1982, headquarters for Yellow
Cab had moved to Granby Street in Bloomfield, with state of
the art offices and equipment.
Marco J.C. Henry joined Yellow Cab in June, 1991
as President and CEO. Mr. Henry's leadership has brought
improvements to Yellow Cab and the taxi industry in general
with his formation of T.A.CT. (Taxicab Association of
Connecticut), the involvement of Yellow Cab in supporting
M.A.D.D. (Mothers Against Drunk Driving), and joining the
United Way for its annual Dial - A - Ride Program that
provides safe (free) rides home on New Year's Eve. Mr. Henry
is Vice President and Director of Capital Clean Cities of
Connecticut, working together with public and private industry
to help create a clean environment with new and innovative
projects.
Presently, to do its part in the preservation of
our planet, Yellow Cab is in the process of replacing its
fleet with Natural Gas Vehicles to reduce pollution. On
September 25, 1998 The First Fleet of (six) Dedicated Natural
Gas Honda Civics' Took to the streets, with a very positive
response from the public. On January 15th, 1999 Yellow Cab
Added 25 additional Natural Gas Powered Honda Civics'. Making
1/3 of Yellow Cabs' Fleet Virtually Pollution Free. This is
only the beginning as Yellow Cab transports passengers to a
future with Pollution Free Taxis'
In entering the 21st century, Yellow Cab is
looking forward to providing the highest quality service using
the newest technology.
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