Even today, in a time when these vehicles have lost a lot of their appeal, the word taxi still grips ... that could only work in a world where yellow cabs are still in demand.

End of the road for Kolkata's beloved yellow taxis ... of an Ambassador cab for the past four decades, told AFP. "It's a simple car -- no electronics, no frills," the 70-year-old added.

Yellow Cab, central Iowa’s largest taxi transportation provider, now is serving the Quad Cities, according to a news release.

The company announced its opening in the area on Monday, April 21, with services starting immediately. Six cabs are available for booking, and company officials said they plan to add more if there ...

It was introduced in 1962, when the Calcutta Taxi Association chose the Hindustan Ambassador as their standard taxi. These bright yellow cabs became ... to replace the old ones.

Rideshares can be hard to come by in the Quad Cities at times. Yellow Cab Company out of Des Moines is hoping to fill the gap.