Yellow Cab

Download the Unilocal app just for these guys frankly because I’ve been waiting for over an hour for a cab and I got bored. I’ve called them four times and still can’t get an eta. I asked if their one driver was in Oakland or San Francisco and the dispatcher would only say he’ll be there as soon as possible. Something else I did wile I was waiting was download the über app and set up an account and request a ride. I’m in my über now and should be home in five minutes for half the price of yellow. Long story short, go with über.

I called at 6:30 am for a 7:00 am pick up and they were right on time.
I’ll definitely use them again.

Called for cab at 12 midnight. I had no cash. ½ way to destination driver said was willing to take ride fare «in trade». Ladies don’t use this company — they prey on women looking for safe transportation.

On Friday I took a taxi home from Bay Fair BART Station (this was around 5:35 p.m.). It said Yellow Cab on the sides, and so I believe I’m posting this review under the correct listing.
Annoying:
There were 3 taxis together. I didn’t realize that they were all Yellow Cab taxis at first.
I was tired, and so I was grumpy after I talked to the first driver.
He told me that I had to enter the taxi «in front» (I asked him to be more specific– when he first told me, he made it sound like he was referring to the taxi right in front of his, not the one at the very front).
I have ridden in taxis a number of times over the years, and so I understand why the driver didn’t want to take a customer away from his colleague (I’m sure that it’s an unwritten rule between them). Still, I couldn’t help but shake my head (I basically slammed the door in disgust– I was directed to another taxi in the past too).
I was more pleased after I entered the «right» taxi.
It was very bland inside (there was really nothing to look at), but that was fine.
I was comfortable, and my ride home was pleasant enough.
Less than 10 years ago, the taximeter read $ 2 or $ 2.25 at the start.
I shouldn’t have been surprised, but my eyes lit up when my ride started off at $ 3.
I also noticed that the taximeter amount went up by $.26 each time (in the past, it would go up by $.20 or $.25– not all taxis are the same, and so this may still be the case for some).
I especially paid attention when the taxi was stopped at a red light. In the past, I have been charged even when the taxi wasn’t moving. Anyway, I was happy to see that this wasn’t the case (it’s hard not to hit a bunch of red lights while driving along Hesperian Blvd.).
At one point, the driver received a phone call.
I was impressed at how professional he was about it (he asked me if he could take it).
I got the impression that some goofball friend of his was on the line (I’m being silly here– «Pick me up and let’s go to the strip club. Ask the guy if he wants to join us.»).
In any case, the call only lasted a minute, and the driver was firm (he said no about something and didn’t allow himself to get in a long conversation).
The driver listened well (I have dealt with some borderline morons in the past), and my fare was only $ 8.20 (I was in a hurry, and so I gave the driver $ 10– I usually tip, but not always).
I was rather pleased with my experience overall.
I would use Yellow Cab again.