The Yellow Cab Company was founded in 1898 and was incorporated in 1921. The Connecticut Department of Public Utilities issued the 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 The Yellow Cab Company in June, 1991 as President and CEO. Mr. Henry’s leadership has brought improvements to The Yellow Cab Company and the taxi industry in general with his formation of T.A.CT. (Taxicab Association of Connecticut), the involvement of The Yellow Cab Company 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. As we progress into the next decade of the 21st century, The Yellow Cab Company is looking forward to providing the highest quality service using the newest technology.
