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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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