Had to ride twice today after years of using Uber, but they got way to pricey. I called three hours in advance for a cab at 11:30 am, but a driver called me at 10:33 am! I told him that I needed a cab for 11:30 and he just said OK and hung up. I then called the same cabbie back from caller ID and asked where he was; he said he'd call dispatch. I could not wait so I called dispatch myself. Cab came, got to destination, he didn't have a card machine. Sorry but I don't carry cash! On the return trip I called, and told dispatch I needed a cab that takes credit cards. I got in, and we traveled a block or so when I asked if he indeed took cards. Nope! He started to pull over and asked me if I needed a cash machine - NO, I am not incurring an ATM charge because of your not taking cards. I think they are all just not recording their fares for tax avoidance purposes but hey I got two free rides lmao. Not. My. Problem. read more

Should be out of business your van number three almost ran me over and I would call the star but there's no point because they won't take any comment seriously read more

The cab drivers are polite, but after being promised a cab for 2 days in a row, I'm done with them. They should just be honest and say No cab will be coming so don't bother waiting 2 hours. Luckily American United cab showed up in 2 minutes today so I didn't have to get a ride home from wonderful Mimi at Your Laundry! read more

My experience was disappointing. Cab requested at midnight for 6am Monday didn't arrive. There was no call to tell me that cab was delayed. When I called in 10 min. after cab was supposed to show up, outgoing message said my call would be answered in 2 minutes, it took far longer. When I reached a dispatcher, she told me that cabs couldn't be assured in bad weather [by Milwaukee standards, weather wasn't that bad]. Night dispatcher hadn't said anything about a possible problem when I made the reservation, although I think it was already snowing. The inconvenience of not having a cab when I really needed it was compounded by fact that company didn't say up-front that cab arrival & phone wait time might be higher than expected. Also, a friend had told me uber & lyft could be late during rush hour but cabs were reliable (granted, yellow cab wasn't responsible that expectation). Dispatchers were courteous, so rating is one star instead of zero. read more

I've used these folks a few times since we don't want to deal with parking a car at a downtown hotel for $20+ a day. For $10 each way, it works out a whole lot cheaper. It started well. I'd call for a cab and by the time I got to the door, there they were. And then it slowly deteriorated. The last two times, I would call and they would be at least 25 minutes. Today, I finally gave up. When I called them to ask where my taxi was, he guy said he'd be there in a couple of minutes. TEN minutes later, he was still not there. I called another cab company. That guy showed up faster than the Yellow guys. I think we're done with Yellow. read more

I've come to accept that Milwaukee cabs are expensive, are slow, and aren't that great. I use Yellow Cab almost exclusively cause that's the only number in my cell phone. They show up and take me from here to there. I've tried the other companies a few times, but given up cause it too hard or too annoying to get through to the operator. Yellow Cab dispatcher are pretty efficient. Once time I had a really bad driver (smoking, no seatbelt, rude, clueless about the area) and I complained to the City; they followed up. If you have a really bad driver or a driver does something inappropriate, be sure to get the cab number/driver name/take some notes and let someone know. Don't call yellow cab - call someone like your alderman. It's probably not just you that the driver is/has mistreated. For the most part they are reliably ok. read more

On an overnight we decided to taxi it around town for the evening. Service was quick, responsive, affordable and convenient. If you are starting from downtown, you can flag a cab. I would recommend calling for a cab only if you are unable to flag one down, or if you are are starting or stopping outside of downtown. read more

Cab driver was rude. I told him how to get to my house the easy way and he started talking smart to me like when you go to ? Or wherever do you tell them how to do this and etc. Went on and on. Then when went to destination he said rudely "I suppose you do not have any money on you." It went on and on. Another one was. I suppose when you go to restaurant you tell them how to make your steak. Then another one, and another rude statement one after another. A real jerk. I just kept my mouth shut. I paid wth credit. Never take Yellow Cab again. read more

ive read a few reviews here for insight, i see the ongoing theme is "rude behavior ". My review will touch on that also. First off, i see most of these cab drivers have a taxi contract of at least $20,000 that they have to pay off while driving cabs in this country (its a form of servitude). Many are coming from east africa w/ Islamic views on how to treat women (like they are less then zero), considering that females are their biggest customer base these idiots are literally biting the hand that feeds them. Ive talked to many women that say the treatment from these ppl is medieval. They have no impulse control & will shout and scream belligerently at the drop of a hat, making the person concerned for their safety. If not for the woman base the cabby would be as obsolete as the pet rock. Now who is really the servant and who is really the master here?? I look forward to the upcoming merger of Uber and Yellow cab & hope that these neanderthals will be disposed of like old injera very soon read more

I needed a cab to the bus station to start my miserable journey to get my out of state impulse car buy back home, man don't buy a car on vacation that you can't directly/easily get back to. My can was right on time and delivered me to my destination. I can't complain about the service in any way. read more

we appreciate the transportation. Although when calling in and asking a question as to why a cab didn't come? I get an answer in a very rude way instead of being polite and saying "I do apologize. Due to weather, a driver may have not been able to start their vehicle. In cases like this, we suggest to give us a call to get a status on your driver." My resident missed the appointment. It would be very helpful if they would of called and mentioned they will not be able to fulfill their appointment. I couldn't believe what I was hearing that I asked for a supervisor. she said I am the supervisor. Then I asked for her manager or higher up she laughed and said there is no higher up for dispatcher. I asked for cooperate number she said there is no cooperate. I know these games. They just don't want to get in trouble. I'm going to try my best to not use yellow cab. read more

I have used this service frequently in the last 30 years, but I might not anymore after today. I had finished my grocery shopping and felt it was too much to take on the bus. So at 5:53 I called for a cab. Gave them my info of where I was and waited. 15 minutes later I call and an older woman was the dispatcher who answered. A voice I recognized after 30 years of business, she was really rude when I asked if my cab was still coming, even hung up on me as I was talking. 15 mines later I called again, she hung up even before I had the chance to answer, so I called her back and she was again very rude. I've waited 30 minutes and asked if it was even sent out, she said it was, I asked how much longer do I have to wait and she didn't know. I hung up, pissed at her lack of a response. Gathered my groceries and walked a block to the bus stop. I kept an eye on where I waited in case the cab arrived, but it didn't. I got on the bus at 6:53 an hour after I called and no cab showed. read more

I use yellow cab frequently, and the cab drivers/ service is inconsistent. Sometimes I have wonderful drivers, but twice now I have had dishonest drivers whose cabs reek of stank weed. My last experience my toll came to $12.50. I wanted to pay with my card. When he asked me what the tip was I said nothing. (I'm a generous tipper-but if you don't deserve it, you aren't getting it). He then canceled my tab and ran $13.50 on my card as a tip. I immediately called yellow cab about my bad service, they did nothing but told me to write a review on their website. Needless to say I will be moving to Uber. read more

I have had 2 bad experiences in Yellow Cab taxis in Milwaukee. The first was with a driver named Hasan. He was friendly enough at first, but didn't stay that way once we got to my destination. I didn't realize until then that I didn't have cash on me so i would have to use my card. The fare was only a bit more than $5, but he said that he could not take a card for less than $10. It is against the policies of most if not all credit card processing companies, and possibly the law, for merchants to have a minimum amount for credit card purchases. After a few minutes of arguing and a fair amount of him swearing at me, I finally giving in to being charged nearly twice my fare, he decided to call 911 about my potentially not paying. Of course I had already paid. He was in fact running the card as he called. The Police showed up as I was climbing my front porch and demanded that I come back down. In addition to getting yelled and sworn at by the driver, I got demeaned by the cops too. Then, the officer found out I had already paid, dismissed me and turned his ire on the driver who was not displaying his license in the vehicle. The next time I took Yellow, I made certain that I had cash on me before hopping in the cab. the driver was nice, but charged me an extra dollar for my groceries which went in the trunk (he did not help me put them in or take them out). read more

I have hardly used cabs in my life and this was the first time that I ever called a cab for myself. It was a Friday night at 1:44am and they told me they would send a car as soon as possible. An hour later, I called to check if a car was still coming and the dispatcher said "I will try to speed it up, one is still coming." Another hour later, still no car. I called from my friends phone at this point and I asked why my cab never came. The dispatcher told me "They were busy picking up people on the street." At last I got a cab and was home by 4am. I understand that a Friday night is busy, but PLEASE DO NOT TAKE CALLS if you cannot pick them up. I am horribly disappointed by the experience. They were not sympathetic to me. They driver told me I should have come outside and found a cab, to which I told him I called a cab because I (a young 20 something girl) did not want to be outside alone late at night. I do NOT recommend this company. I know its only one experience but this is a terrible way to make a first time customer feel. I will never use this company again. read more

Since our experience with the bus was less than stellar, we opted to take a cab from the Lakefront Brewery to Sprecher on our big day of beer tours. We asked for the number of a cab company, and figuring one would be the same as the other, chose Yellow Cab of the two options. It took about 10 minutes for the cab to arrive. Okay. But the driver had no clue where we wanted to go. Luckily I had printed out directions, so he followed my map and got us there in the nick of time. The ride, which was about 10 minutes, cost nearly $20. Yikes! Then we called back to get a ride from Sprecher back down to the Third Ward, waited about 30 minutes and called again. We were told my dispatch our request had been logged, but they were very busy and it would probably still be quite a while before we got a cab. Quite a while, on top of 30 minutes? Milwaukee, your public transportation kind of blows. Your citizens, however are super nice. A man leaving the brewery with a case full of beer was nice enough to offer us a lift! read more

Yellow cab suck the drivers are rude and disrespectful I call @5:30 in the morning and they never come until about 8 in the morning that makes me late for work read more

My driver tonight was Abdi. He was awesome! Great conversation. Definitely five stars. Would be driven by him again. Can someone also be sure that he sees this? Thanks! read more

I don't know what it is about yellow cabs. I like to support small businesses but I get ripped off every other time I take one.

If you are running a meter very expensive... However, it must have been fate or something because George picked me up for a ride and he was very friendly gave me his number and we had a cab driver for my whole trip to Milwaukee. It was late night and I called him he got his brother no meter gave him cash and it was all good. Its really luck of the draw and you need to be friendly with these people or you will get taken for a ride!! read more

The good part is the cab was very fast to arrive. The bad part was the ripping off... I told the cabbie right away that I will pay with a credit card to which he had nothing to say but ok. Only upon arriving to the destination he makes an announcement that there's $10 Min on credit card charges while my total was $6.50, leaving me no choice but to pay extra. GFU yellow cab Milwaukee. I went the extra mile and called the customer service to let them know the cabbies aren't warning about the minimum... only to get a response that it was my fault I didn't read the signs on the cab doors. read more

Yellow cab service is very bad. Last year, I was out with my friends and we took the yellow can from N Milwaukee street to shorewood. Didn't know that we need cash only. When we reached our end destination, I gave my credit card to cabbie and he said its cash only. I had no cash at the moment and no debit card either. MR. Cabbie dropped us back to Milwaukee street in downtown... Isn't this amazing? read more

While on a overnight trip to Milwaukee we decided to cab it so we could enjoy our evening of eating & drinking. Simple. Cab was outside our hotel (Hyatt Regency) and took us to the Steak house. Afterward we called for a cab to take us from the restaurant to the Jazz Estate (we didn't stay) and then back to our hotel. Fast, friendly and decent rates. No problems here. read more

Just left Summerfest and going home to Shorewood. Everything is ok until the driver takes a cell phone call and starts speaking Arabic....loudly. I can't believe he took the call, then he isn't speaking English. After 10 minutes my wife blows up. Asks him to turn on the music and reads him the riot act. I will never use this taxi service again. I've never used Uber but I think I'll try them now. read more

Horrible service and the wait is too long! The representative are rude and not patient at all... that being said

Yellow cab is such an amazing disapointment. They take forever to come and get you, if you are paying with a credit card forget it; no one will come to pick you up. The cabbies and the receptionists are rude at best and the cabs are mostly but not always dirty. Terrible stain on this city, the company should either close it's doors or sell to better managment. read more

Literally worst service I've ever experienced. I called for an estimate and how nice, they provided it. Next, I asked estimated wait time - answer: you want a cab or not. You get it when you get it. Politley, I asked : are we talking 30 mins or an hour and a half? Reply: you want a cab or not? You get it when you get it. My response: so are we talking half an hour wait time or 90 mins? ... promptly hung up on. I will never call back. There are other, easier, better options than this company (*cough* uber *cough*). read more

I have used Yellow Cab a handful of times over the past couple of years. As someone who does not own a car, they came in very helpful when . . . I missed the bus and needed to administer an 8am Midterm or when I was taking a fly lady out to dinner and it started raining. Be sure you have an address for pick-up when you call. $10 minimum credit card (which can include tip), helpful dispatch, and friendly drivers. They are a contact in my phone! And, they're a Co-op!! read more

Took over an hour and a half for the driver to come to get us. When we did not answer the phone the driver leaves me a massages stating im a F...ing A..hole and that im F...King Stupid. Bad service and very unreliable. read more

I'm giving the cabbies 4 stars cuz **usually.** they show up very quickly andeverything goes smoothly. (Although yes, compared to other big cities they r pricey). Once in a while tho, u get an obnoxious driver or theyre late or there's problems etc....but for the most part they get me from point a to b comfortably and safely in a pinch read more

After years of good service dishonest drivers seem to have become the norm. I've been gouged in strikingly similar ways by two different Yellow drivers. Months ago I called for a ride and when the driver arrived he told it would cost 11 or 12 dollars. I take that trip regularly and knew the fare to be $6. The driver said he had come from the airport to get me and $6 wouldn't cover his gas so I had to pay "at least $10". I was stuck so he got his 10 bucks, I wrote a complaint to Yellow Cab and resolved to never use them again. Tonight I found myself at the same corner and after waiting an hour for a different cab company I broke down and called Yellow Cab figuring I couldn't possibly get the same crooked driver. Different driver, same scam. This one called to tell me his was on his way and I would have to pay 10 or 11 dollars. Trapped again, I agreed. This time as we were driving the cabbie explained that he was charging so much because he was coming from the Greyhound station. During the ride his eyes were on his phone watching a movie more often than they were on the icy road. Corrupt and careless is something I want no part of and this time I can guarantee that Yellow Cab will never get another cent from me. read more

Hailed a cab, they picked someone else up and did not care who hailed them. I am walking home! read more

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I called a Taxi 45 minutes before I needed to get to my Doctor Appointment. ...No Taxi after I called back 3 times! First I was told; "he's on the way", waited, called again, was told "he's right around the corner", waited, called back & was told "he has a flat tire"! REALLY?!!! I missed my appointment, had to reschedule & Doctor couldn't get me in until end of October! And may be charged for last minute cancellation! The dispatcher tried to get loud with me...Having none of that! "Shift change" was another excuse. I called before that. Not an excuse! Tell people when they call there may be a delay. This was ridiculous! read more

Stay far, far away. This company is the worst with the rudest most arrogant drivers and dirty cabs. They hang up on you, or don't show up. MKE isn't much better. Drivers also try to boost fares and cars are nasty. Don't waste time or money. read more

A pretty good cab service, When leaving the Summerfest. Couldn't complain. Though I did have a tacky ass encounter-Some 15 years ago. Hopefully the S.O.B. is gone from the cab co....... read more

warning !!! do not use this so called taxi company !! i am in the city working here in milwaukee, i have been using this pathetic taxi firm on a daily basis in which i have been picked up by the most rudest , ignorant , vile , disrespectful taxi driver i have ever met !! this stupid individual drives a yellow cab taxi number 87 , he does not have any manners , he lacks customer communication skills , he has a attitude that makes you want to give him a good hiding, he is a miserable human being who is moody , if you are unlucky to be picked up by him , you will have the atmosphere of travelling in a funeral hearse !!!! here is a message to the driver 87 - you need to go back to school ans learn some good manners and customer service skills , your rude , ignorant, disrespectful , and your the most miserable pathetic individual i have ever had to see !! thats why your still driving a taxi picking up a few dimes here and a dollar here !! take some advice -- next time a customer asks you for a receipt, make sure you have a pen !!! your a kunjar , and you have are a disgrace to your fellow taxi driver colleagues who the majority are friendly and organised and talkative, but your a sad miserable individual and im sure your other fellow drivers are a happy bunch and because of your immature behavior , it has been decided that i will not be giving you any more business !!! your nothing but a fool !!!! also - do not call the yellow cans taxi office ( 414 2711800 ) to complain as she will give you the same bad mannered answer !! just remember yellow cabs , i pay your salarys !!! 'and your the most disgusting taxi firm i have ever seen in my wildest hallucinations !!! WHO EVER YOU ARE ON THE PHONES AT THE TAXI OFFICE , DONT KNOW WHAT YOUR NAME IS BUT YOU NEED TO LEARN SOME MANNERS YOUR PATHETIC !! AND I PAY YOUR SALARY OK !!!! z read more

We accidentally left a phone in our cab. We called the company less than 2 mins after drop off, got disconnected twice and when we finally got through the help desk or dispatcher refused to radio out to the cabs. We were able to track it down and the driver was awesome but the dispatch people were rude and terrible. read more

It was raining and I was going to the airport. I had four suitcases. The driver said "the trunks open". I had to load and unload the suitcases myself. I'll try Uber or Lyft next time. read more

Can i do Zero? Tonight while heading home, my girlfriend and I were nearly run off the road by yellow cab #741. We were doing 5mph over the limit on our scooter, the cab tailgated us, then passed us with about 2ft of clearance while the driver and passenger both yelled at us and flipped us off. what an awful company, a reason Uber and Lyft are dominating the market. When I called to complain, they verified cab #741 was on the road, I told them what happened, and was hung up on. read more

If I could give them a 0 rating, I would. This morning, I found myself in a terrible bind. I had to be at work and my car wouldn't start. I don't have the kind of job where being late is tolerated. I called for a cab and they said they would put a order in for one and I should call back in 10 minutes to get a better idea as to when would arrive. I did just that and they said they still had no idea and no one has picked up the order. I tried again 10 minutes later, in tears, and was given the same answer. By this time I was getting frantic so I called a friend to help me. Thankfully, that worked. I called the cab company back and the woman was laughing as she picked up the phone. I could have been a real asshole and not canceled the cab, but I don't do that. And then to be greeted by this woman who clearly thought my plight was funny? I'll never call this place ever again. I'd rather walk 10 miles in the cold. read more