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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • June 22, 2014
  • July 27, 2021
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About

This app is Philadelphia's top taxi service, offering immediate or pre-booked rides with a large fleet of standard and accessible vehicles. Enjoy transparent pricing without surge charges and convenient in-app payment options.

Request taxi for immediate pickup
Book rides for later
Pay for street hails
Track your cab in real-time
In-app credit card payment
Wheelchair accessible vehicle options
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What users say

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What's New in 215GetACab

4.1

July 27, 2021

- Cash payment option added

User reviews

Don’t Bother

This app, at best shows you cabs in your area. However, it’s nearly impossible to book one. When you do book one it confirms you have a cab coming but it later says the cab is no longer available. I think what happens is if the cab sees a fare on the way to picking you up, they take it and let you standing around waiting and being late for appointments. Highly frustrating and worthless.
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Very helpful app

Having this app made our visit to Philadelphia so much nicer. Taxis are definitely cheaper than Uber and I trust taxi services more. The only issue we had was that sometimes using the location feature for where to get picked up put us in the wrong place but it was t too far off. I’ll use this app again the next time we visit Philly.
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Nearly useless

I like that I can enter a ride number, once in a cab, to set up payment before I get to the end of the ride. Other than that, the app stinks. It can take ages to find a ride, and sometimes it never does. Then, half the time the driver cancels before showing up. Sometimes, you get the cab, get in, and the app doesn’t notice, so that you have to pay normally anyway.

I just want an experience like Uber that isn’t so exploitative of it’s drivers, but this isn’t that.
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Not bad but.,

I started using the app about a week ago. The app works pretty good S intended , but I noticed about 15 minutes after creating an account and my first ride I started getting text message spam. I am not sure if it was do to this app or DoorDash which I actually did for the first time right before getting in the cab.
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Can’t correct address, can’t dial driver

In theory, this is a Dandy little app, and it’s lovely to see the icon of the cab and see exactly where it is. However, when you tell the cab where to come, you can’t type in an address, you just move a dot on the map. It got the address wrong and I had no way to correct it. When I tried to dial the cab through the app, it told me I could only dial from the phone I registered, and I was in fact using that phone. The cab couldn’t call me either. By luck we met at a stoplight. The app would be great if you could correct the address and if you and the cab could really communicate.
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

8 issues

App won't open on iPhone 6 and older devices

Bug

App crashes after recent updates

Bug

Booking confirmation shows cab coming but then cancels

Bug

App doesn't recognize when user is in cab, requiring manual payment

Bug

Location feature places pickup in wrong location

Bug

ETA provided at booking time becomes outdated immediately

Bug

App shows 'All drivers are busy' error after confirming cab assignment

Bug

Inability to dial driver despite using registered phone

Bug

Requested Features

8 requests

Direct driver contact/communication feature

Feature

Manual address input instead of map-based selection

Feature

Reliable driver assignment and commitment

Feature

Better ETA accuracy

Feature

Improved customer support responsiveness

Feature

Real-time driver tracking with progress updates

Feature

Driver cancellation notifications sent immediately

Feature

Wider service area coverage outside center city

Feature

FAQ

What does the 215GetACab app do?

The 215GetACab app connects you to Philadelphia's largest fleet of taxis, allowing you to request rides for immediate pickup or book in advance. It also offers features like real-time cab tracking and in-app payment.

What are the key features of the 215GetACab app?

Key features include the ability to request a taxi for immediate pickup, book rides for later, pay for street hails through the app, track your driver's arrival in real-time, and pay fares using a credit card within the app. You can also request standard taxis, SUVs, or wheelchair accessible vehicles.

Is there surge pricing with 215GetACab?

No, the app explicitly states there is never any surge pricing. This means you can expect consistent and transparent pricing for your rides, regardless of demand.

How can I pay for my taxi ride?

You have multiple payment options. You can pay your taxi fare using a credit card directly within the app, or you can choose to pay with cash. The app also allows you to pay for street hails.

What kind of vehicles can I request?

You can request a standard taxi, an SUV, or a wheelchair accessible vehicle. This ensures that the app can cater to a variety of transportation needs.