Taxi Services

Pittsburgh taxi services are laid out by a number of enterprises, amongst which Yellow Cabs seem to the most prominent although there are many private companies.

The services are convenient to find in the Greater Pittsburgh apart from the metro, airport and the suburban areas. They have a total fleet of 345 taxis to serve you. The good thing about the service is that the vehicles are clean, recent model sedans and mini-vans.

There are also vehicles which have wheelchair services for the disabled and elderly. The fleet uses GPS to minimize the travel duration. This is effective for people who travel Pittsburghextensively and certain nooks and corners of the city may be unknown to the taxi drivers.

Yellow Cab in Pittsburgh

http://www.pghtrans.com/yellow_cab.cfm

Vehicles from Taxicab use meters. These mainly calculate the fair of the ride based on the traveled distance and time taken to complete the route. Pittsburgh taxi services also include luxury vehicle services and they are more expensive.

Availing it amongst a group of businessmen or a family can be affordable for many however. There are various payment options, especially for the corporate travels on monthly schemes.

Taxicab and Other taxi Services

http://www.magicyellow.com/category/Taxicabs/Pittsburgh_PA.html

Taxi Services in Pittsburgh

http://local.yahoo.com/PA/Pittsburgh/Travel+Lodging/Taxi+Services

Licensed cab drivers are not allowed to smoke in vehicles. Although this may not be a problem for some passengers, it helps ensuring courtesy to those who might.

The starting fares can be as low as $2.25 for the first 1/7th of the journey although this might go up to $5. Taxi services may often be advised to be booked in advance especially when you are on essential traveling, for example to the airport. For more Pittsburgh travel info, please visit the link below.

Info on Pittsburgh Taxi Services

http://pittsburgh.citysearch.com/listings/pittsburgh/taxis_shuttles/69794_4223