This page shows you how to get a cab in Houston. The best way to get a taxi cab can vary from city to city and state to state. It makes sense to know which companies are most popular in any given place, and where the best locations are to assure there's a cab available to pick you up. Getting a cab is easier in almost every city when you are familiar with how things run. Below are three simple options for helping you get a cab where ever and whenever you need one. Popular services in the Houston area include Houston Yellow Cab, United Cab and Liberty Cab.http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=cabs+in+houston&sourceid=navclient-ff&rlz=1B3GGGL_enCA244CA244&ie=UTF-8
Option 1: Phone
The most obvious way to hail a cab other than flagging one down directly is to use the phone. Phone numbers can frequently be seen on the sides of cabs as they pass by, but if you can't locate a number that way you can also use 611 services. Though phone books are becoming increasingly hard to find, the yellow pages are another sure way to get the contact information you need.
Let a Stranger Drive You Home
Whether you've had a little too much to drink or way too much to drink, this brief video reminds you to be safe and take a cab. There is never a good excuse for drinking and driving, and Houston offers a number of taxi services that run late into the night to make sure you get home alive.
Option 2: Use An Online or Mobile Service
Services like Cab4Mehttp://www.cab4me.com/ and Taxi Magichttp://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/16/taxi-magic-hail-a-cab-from-your-iphone-at-the-push-of-a-button/ allow you to locate cab services. Some applications even allow you to book directly through their interface without dialing a number or talking to an operator. You can access these services through a browser with an internet connection on a computer or laptop, or through an application on a Blackberry, Windows Mobile device or iPhone.
Option 3: Find a Waiting Area
Taxis will often wait for customers outside venues where large numbers of people gather. Popular locations include airports and sports venues. However, taxis may also idle in bar districts or at popular subway hubs and transit terminals.
