Specialties
At Laclede Cab, our cabs, our drivers and our service all reflect the kind of company we are. We believe you should expect certain things when you have a seat in a taxicab - particularly ours - whether you're a regular rider, a traveler from out of town, a first-time cab rider or anyone else. Let's talk about what you can expect when you call or click for a Laclede Cab:
The region's newest, most sophisticated, state-of-the-art computerized, GPS dispatch system. Laclede Cab equips it's vehicles with easy-to-read, non-glare computer terminals, and our dispatching software allows our Dispatch Center to transmit your order information directly to our fleet - to the nearest possible cab. A GPS tracking system allows us to monitor all aspects of you order. When the ride is finished use our rear-seat credit card terminals to pay for your trip. And the STLtaxi app reduces everything to minimal effort on the customer's part.
History
Established in 1946.
Laclede Cab began operating in the fall of 1946 with red and black Lasalles, establishing itself as an early innovator with a computerized charge system - in 1947 purchasing the first 2-way radio system in metro St. Louis as well. Between 1955 and 1975, Laclede Cab purchased 3 smaller companies to become metro St. Louis' largest cab company, servicing over one million calls per year. In 1996 Laclede came under new ownership. The vehicles became bright red, the fleet was upgraded and taxicab age decreased dramatically. And rather than rates going up, Laclede Cab took their rates down. In 2009 the Call Center was upgraded, computerizing the process but keeping our live order takers. And the very next year, Laclede installed the most sophisticated GPS Dispatching system in the St. Louis metropolitan area.
Meet the Manager: Daryl P.
Our General Manager (Daryl) has over 30 years in the taxi industry, having worked at all hours day and night. He's a local resident, living in North County having proudly served the entire region during his time behind the wheel. And we're proud to say that Daryl's now our GM, having taken over the reins in November 2015!
Daryl works with closely with our Chief Dispatcher (Matt) to ensure that the vehicles, the drivers, the system and the staff are all working to get you where you need to be when you need to be there. He's had years of experience working with our drivers, and if you tell us you have a problem, more often than not Daryl or Matt will look into the matter for you personally, whether it be an issue with personnel, a particular cab or driver, the STLtaxi app, a payment issue or most any other matter.