Is Mears Yellow Cab the one that is ok?

[eeyoreforever]

I know I have read on here before that you should only use one company, and I'm thinking it was Mears Yellow Cab. I recall reading that they were the most honest. I did a search but was unable to find anything. Can someone verify if this is the cab we should use if we do end up using one? Thanks!

 

[wdwgoofeeee]

I believe that Disney only authorizes specific taxi companies (or maybe just one company) to pick up guests on WDW property. If you need one from your resort they are normally waiting for fares. If one is not available the Cast Member working outside will call and get one for you right away.
We have used taxis from the Disney resorts with great ease. Not sure the name(s) of the taxis that were waiting at our resorts.

 

[Chip 'n Dale Express]

Mears operates several cab companies -- Yellow Cab, Checker Cab, City Cab, and Safety Cab. Each has its own designated pickup zone.

Yellow Cab, which ironically is orange, is authorized to pick up at the airport.

Checker Cab, which is ironically yellow, is authorized to pick up at Walt Disney World. They are the only cab company that can solicit business at WDW. There are gypsy cab companies out there (Check-Her Cab, Check-It Cab, Chek-A Cab, etc) that will try and solicit around property. They can only pick up if they either have a pre-assigned reservation, or if there are no Mears cabs around.

Now, I'm not saying one is any less honest than another... they are ALL independant contractors, but with Mears, you do have recourse in the event there is a problem.

Also, with Mears, drivers are required to show and validate thier drivers license before they can get a vehicle. My best friend used to work a security kiosk at OKW, CBR, and WL, and I can't tell you how many other cab drivers did not possess a drivers license. So who knows if they even had insurance, etc.

I'm sure there are plenty of other cabs out there that are legit, and honest, and are great companies... so it's sad that a select few give the rest a bad name.

 

[jbdreamer]

I have used Mears many times and have always been pleased. Very Affordable.

 

[eeyoreforever]

Thanks for the info. I thought I had read previously (last year) that some of the other cabs were less than honest - taking longer routes to get places etc. I am only anticipating using a taxi once or twice, but I didn't want to "pay" for the scenic route.