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TAXIS AND THE LIKE

Houston has more than 2,400 taxis in its fleet.  There are also 1,700 limos and town cars. 

$6 Cab Fare Anywhere Downtown.  The City of Houston has authorized a flat taxi fare of $6 for all trips in the downtown area.   This $6 fare applies anywhere within the Central Business District, bounded by Interstate 45, Interstate 10 and U.S. 59.   No surcharges apply to the fare, which can accommodate multiple riders under the $6 total rate. 

Here are the numbers you need:

  • Fiesta Cab Co. ................. (713) 225-2666
  • Liberty Cab Co. ............... (713) 695-6700
  • Lone Star Cab Co. ........... (713) 444-4444
  • Yellow Cab Houston ....... (713) 236-1111

Of course, there are also Uber and Lyft.