# AK Yellow Dispatch — Alaska Yellow Dispatch

> Taxi booking and tracking app for Anchorage, Alaska. (iPhone/iPad app by ALASKA YELLOW DISPATCH, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ak-yellow-dispatch/id908516867 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [ALASKA YELLOW DISPATCH, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1451108353)
- Category: Travel, Business
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.40/5 from 15 App Store ratings · 12 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 60 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2014-09-02
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ak-yellow-dispatch/id908516867/reviews.md

## What is AK Yellow Dispatch?

Order a taxi cab in Anchorage Alaska from Alaska Yellow Dispatch using your iPhone
– 24 hours a day, 365 days a year!! Fast, convenient, and easy to use.
Use a map to select your pick-up location, and track the location of your taxi. Receive notification alerts about the status of your booking, and when your taxi arrives.

TAXI BOOKING FEATURES:
•	Request a taxi cab right now, or select a future date and time for pick-up.
•	Don’t know your location? – Send the taxi to your current GPS position.
•	You can also tap a location on a map, or type in a pick-up address.
•	Select a pickup or drop-off address.
•	Save a pick-up address as a favorite, and use it for future bookings.
•	Select booking options for your cab (wheelchair accessible, pet-friendly, etc.)
•	Get Fare Estimate Using the Fastest Route Calculated from Map Distance between Pickup and Destination.
•	Send additional info to the driver by typing a message.
•	A confirmation message lets you know your booking request was accepted.
•	Push notifications alert you when your cab is on the way, and when it has arrived.

TRACKING FEATURES:
•	Display the current location of your taxi on a map.
•	Cancel a booking.
•	Display up to three previous bookings made with your mobile device.

COMMUNICATION FEATURES:
•	Type in a message and send it to the driver who is on the way to your location.
•	Receive a message sent by the driver who is on the way to your location. 

SERVICE AREA:
• Pick-up areas within the Municipality of Anchorage including the following locations: Ted Stevens International Airport, Alyeska/Girdwood, Eagle River, Chugiak, Eklutna, Peters Creek. 
• Drop-off areas: Anywhere you want to go!

## Key features

- Book taxi now or schedule for later
- Map-based pickup location selection
- Real-time taxi tracking
- Receive status and arrival notifications
- Fare estimates
- Special cab requests (wheelchair, pet-friendly)
- In-app messaging with driver

## Recent user reviews (10 of 12)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ak-yellow-dispatch/id908516867/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Love yellow cab

*2017-02-16*

I love yellow cab just don't like that they did away with Pay by phone and that Apple Pay only works if you have a non chipped card

### 1/5 — Avoid if at all possible

*2017-01-16*

I was excited to try this app. I figured it'd cut down on the awkwardness since I'd be avoiding the (always unpleasant) phone conversations with the dispatchers. Boy, was I wrong. 

So I scheduled the cab for a certain time on the app, and since my building is weird to find, I posted specific instructions to pick me up on the street next to my apartment. But the driver shows up almost 10 minutes early, and I miss the call because I'm still getting ready. When I see that, I assume he's there, and head out. I don't see him on the street though, and then I get another call from him. I ask where he is, and he insists he's in my driveway. He isn't, and I gently point out this is why I asked him to pick me up on a different street, because google won't take you to the right place. He begins angrily declaring that this is my fault for not picking up the phone the first time (10 mins before my scheduled pickup) and says that he's been repeatedly driving around the block with no idea where to go (despite my note saying exactly where to go).

Arguably I should have just bailed at this point but I didn't want to be late so I walk around the block until I find him, at which point he insists I sit in the front seat next to him. The next 15 minutes en route to my destination are the most awkward of my life as he continues to harass me for not answering the first time, for "making him drive around", and for using the app at all, which according to this EMPLOYEE OF YELLOW CAB is "awful" and "barely works". Naturally, when we show up at my destination I decide not to tip (fear for my life was not enough of a motivator this time) and when he sees this he angrily throws my receipt while I get out of that cab as fast as I can.

In summation, don't use this app, don't use yellow cab, make sober friends who drive and pray hard for Alaskan Uber.

### 3/5 — Great but..

*2016-01-23*

Needs to update their software. Not many options for their bookings and to cancel or whatnot. Just booked a cab and found Checker Cab outside, even though it said a yellow cab was outside and was prompting me to pay. I love Yellow Cab over Checker, but if their software is lying to me then I guess I'll just catch whatever cab is out there...

### 1/5 — Tried to add credit card.

*2015-08-27*

It either freezes or closes the app.  Really wish Anchorage would have allowed uBer in. Their app and service is amazing!!

### 1/5 — CAB CRASH

*2015-06-03*

Can't add a credit card.  App crashes every time.  Would be awesome if it worked as well as Uber!!

### 2/5 — Same issues

*2015-03-30*

Credit card adding issues. Just like everyone else.

### 5/5 — Worked Perfect

*2015-02-20*

Downloaded and used this app immediately. I didn't need to enter my credit card to get it to work either. Booked and confirmed via the app. 
I received a notification when a cab accepted my run and when it got to my house, plus I got a robo call when the cab arrived. 
Seems to be a great app and will use it again I'm sure.

### 4/5 — VERY GOOD EXPERIENCE

*2015-01-04*

Downloaded the Yellow cab app entered my name and phone number and set up my credit card details , once you do this Ordering a yellow cab will be so easy it takes about 20 seconds to place cab request , at the end point when driver shuts off taximeter i touch pay on the app and put in the amount on taximeter , it's that easy the driver is paid through my credit card on app no signature needed to sign a slip  , I get emailed a reciept immediately with all details ,

### 1/5 — Do NOT Download!

*2014-12-20*

If you don't add your credit card - the app will close automatically. You try opening the app - it will crash your phone.

### 2/5 — Needs Work

*2014-12-04*

Crashes constantly when I try to add credit card using iOS 8.1.1.  Then it's unresponsive. Poor layout and hideous design is ok if it works.  But it doesn't. Nice concept though.

## Frequently asked questions about AK Yellow Dispatch

### Does AK Yellow Dispatch have ads?

No, AK Yellow Dispatch does not contain advertisements.

### What is the rating for AK Yellow Dispatch?

AK Yellow Dispatch has a rating of 2.4 stars from 15 ratings.

### Can I book a taxi for a future date with AK Yellow Dispatch?

Yes, AK Yellow Dispatch allows you to request a taxi cab for a future date and time for pick-up.

### What areas does AK Yellow Dispatch service for pick-up?

AK Yellow Dispatch offers pick-up services within the Municipality of Anchorage, including Ted Stevens International Airport, Alyeska/Girdwood, Eagle River, Chugiak, Eklutna, and Peters Creek.

### Can I track my taxi's location with AK Yellow Dispatch?

Yes, AK Yellow Dispatch allows you to display the current location of your taxi on a map and receive push notifications when your cab is on the way and has arrived.

### Is AK Yellow Dispatch available on Android devices?

Based on the provided information, AK Yellow Dispatch is supported on iPhone and iPod devices.

### How do I get a fare estimate with AK Yellow Dispatch?

AK Yellow Dispatch provides fare estimates using the fastest route calculated from the map distance between your pickup and destination.

### Can I send messages to the driver using AK Yellow Dispatch?

Yes, AK Yellow Dispatch features communication capabilities allowing you to type and send messages to the driver, and receive messages from them.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.4.0 — 2024-09-28

We update the passenger app as often as possible to make it faster and more reliable for you.
Here’s what’s included in our latest update:
- Improved Map and address search.
- Minor bug fixes and performance.

### 4.3.5 — 2021-10-05

WHAT'S NEW
We update the passenger app as often as possible to make it faster and more reliable for you.
Here’s what’s included in our latest update:
- Introduced CVV check (if required) before booking a trip, for service providers that support In-App payment.
- Enhanced usability with additional attributes for travel needs. 
- Minor bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 4.3.4 — 2021-07-21

WHAT'S NEW
We update the passenger app as often as possible to make it faster and more reliable for you.
Here’s what’s included in our latest update:
- Introduced CVV check (if required) before booking a trip, for service providers that support In-App payment.
- Enhanced usability with additional attributes for travel needs. 
- Minor bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 4.2.8 — 2021-01-23

We update our app as often as possible to make it faster and more reliable for you. Here are a couple of the enhancements you'll find in the latest update:

- Add new travel needs requirements, attributes and translations.
- Fixed app crashes on booking future trips.
- Fixes for payment method.

### 4.2.7 — 2020-12-04

We update our app as often as possible to make it faster and more reliable for you. Here are a couple of the enhancements you'll find in the latest update:

- Important Tom-Tom addresses search fix.
- Various bug fixes & improvements.
- Fix for memory leaks at switching screens.
- Fixes for adding a credit card, pre-authorising the IN-APP Pay booking, and the error flag.

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