Houston taxi service is well known for providing computerized dispatch taxicab service with Global Positioning System which means each call is matched with the closest available cab, thus ensuring prompt response time. Unlike some cities, even four passengers can ride for the price of one. Their taxis are clean, comfortable late model sedans and minivans, and equipped with digital cameras. In Houston, all Yellow Cabs are operated by independent contractor drivers.

Regarding the Houston taxi fare, it became effective in August, 2005. The taxi meter rate is $2.50 for the first 1/6 mile and $0.30 for each additional 1/6 mile ($4 for the first mile and $1.80 for every mile thereafter). Senior people of 60 and older receive a 10% discount on fares. Waiting is calculated on the taxi meter at 20.00 Per Hour. An additional $1 surcharge on all trips is charged which commence between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Taxi trips to and from the airports are determined by zone rates, in accordance with Houston City Ordinance. Passengers are charged the flat zone rate or the meter rate, whichever is less. Also the Houston taxi fare from the IAH Airport has seven zones, which have fixed rates for passenger's convenience. Say, the rate from airport to zone1North Houston is fixed at $33.50, zone 2 Downtown is $37.50, zone 3 Medical Centre Memorial is 43.50. For reservations, all major credit cards are accepted.

Some of the Houston taxi company along with their contact numbers are the Fiesta Cab Company (713) 236 9400, the Liberty Cab Company (713) 695 6700, the Square Deal Cab Company (713) 659 5105, the United Cab Company (713) 699 0000 and the Yellow Cab Company (713) 236 1111. Remember, two or more passengers going to the same destination shall only be charged one fare. The Houston taxi is on call all day, every day. For more taxi service contacts, can call 713 224 4445.