# Seattle Yellow Cabs

> Seattle and King County taxi booking with real-time tracking and no surge pricing. (iPhone/iPad app by Mobile Technologies International Pty. Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seattle-yellow-cabs/id1473544363 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Mobile Technologies International Pty. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1300459865)
- Category: Travel, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.17/5 from 29 App Store ratings · 13 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 42 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2019-08-12
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seattle-yellow-cabs/id1473544363/reviews.md

## What is Seattle Yellow Cabs?

HelloYellow is the fastest way to catch a cab in Seattle and King County! With just a few taps on your smartphone, a licensed, background-checked, professional driver will be on their way to your location. 

•	We never charge surge fares! 
•	Locate cabs in real-time. See the closest available cabs near your location and get an estimated time for pick-up before you book your trip. 
•	Track the progress of your cab from the map on your smartphone. You can even call the driver from the HelloYellow app. 
•	Book a cab now, or days ahead of your trip.
•	Register your credit card details and pay with a randomly generated Security PIN Code for each trip when choosing the credit card method. 
•	Provide feedback by rating each trip. 
•	Request your preferred driver (when they’re available).
•	Emailed receipts of your trip details. 
•	Order wheelchair accessible taxis from the app. 
•	24/7 customer support.

## Key features

- Book cabs instantly or in advance
- Real-time cab tracking on map
- No surge pricing
- Secure credit card payments with PIN
- Request preferred drivers
- Wheelchair accessible taxi options
- 24/7 customer support

## Recent user reviews (10 of 13)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seattle-yellow-cabs/id1473544363/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Works Great! Some UI Flaws

*2023-08-11*

We took a cab to the airport using this app and it went well! The estimated time was correct and it assigned us a cab within a few minutes. It is confusing to use at times - there was no movement on the taxi tracker at any time. But the estimate was right and otherwise it works well!

### 1/5 — Disgraceful service DONT USE

*2023-07-02*

I booked a taxi with Seattle yellow 7 days in advance for an anniversary dinner.  At the pick up time no one showed nor contacted me. When I called I was told the booking really doesn’t mean anything and if no one chooses to pick up your ride then you are just left stranded.  Missed reservation time slot, so lost out on anniversary dinner all because of a ridiculous service that lets you book a taxi but has no intention of showing up.  No wonder people use UBER and Lift.

### 1/5 — Time is real.

*2023-05-03*

If you need to be somewhere on time don’t use this app. If you don’t care when they show up to get you , this is it.

### 1/5 — App is trash

*2023-01-26, version 6.3.2*

Don’t even waste your time! At least have some cab drivers in designated zones in North Seattle ready to pick people up instead having them ALL south.

### 4/5 — App Surprisingly worked

*2022-11-22, version 6.3.2*

I had phone issues and was unable to access my iPhone and use my usual Lyft app. Instead i had to call from a general office land line and book a ride the old school way. Problem was my phone wasn’t working at all so I didn’t really have a call back number to provide the operator. If you have a house phone or direct office line that might help for other people’s situations. 

I called about 45 minutes ahead and asked for a 2:30pm pick up but the ride didn’t get there til 20 or so minutes after 2:30pm. When I called in the operator said they were still looking for a driver…Had me worried but a driver came, and I got to where I needed in time. Not the greatest or a reliable start with Seattle yellow cab.

However I decided to give it another shot since the ride was cheaper than what I’d normally pay. On the way back, my phone finally was back to normal so I decided to try the yellow cab seattle app. Easy to set up once I downloaded the app. The interface is similar to navigate but the difference from Uber and Lyft, is that you can’t put in your destination. Just your pick up location. I don’t think I saw an option to set up a payment card but the YCS app gives you option to pay the driver via cash or card. They have card readers in the cabs. Also they have option to share your ride with your contact(s) If I recall correctly. In the app you can estimate your fare and select car type too. You can also see how far your driver is away from the pick up location and you get a notification they’re a mile away and to be ready to meet the outside. It took about 5 minutes for my driver to arrive  by booking via the app, so maybe better than calling them for a ride.

The advantage over Lyft and Uber is this was may more affordable. This trip to my friends place from downtown to west Seattle would have cost me $45 + tip for one way. All in it was ~$21 to get there and the ride back was $20 and some change.

Looks like I found an affordable alternative to Lyft and Uber so I’ll be using YCS more now.

### 1/5 — Browser and app logins don’t even match

*2022-05-09, version 6.3.2*

I mean how do you screw that up?

### 1/5 — Sadly, not reliable for getting to airport from UW area

*2022-04-15, version 6.3.2*

I booked a Seattle Yellow Cab with the app scheduled a day before the trip and got a confirmation that it was booked.
  The next day, ready and waiting to go: nothing. 10 minutes after scheduled arrival time, a message, “We’re looking for a cab in your area.” No answer at the phone number listed.  Got several more “looking for a cab” messages  - luckily another service got us to the airport in the nick of time.
 Hopefully Yellow Cab was just having a bad moment,  but we won’t risk another possible missed flight….

### 1/5 — 😳 👎🏽👎🏽

*2022-03-26, version 6.3.2*

It only tells you that you booked a ride but it doesn’t guarantee you a ride!  😳 Even if you book in advance, like a day before they still don’t guarantee you’ll get a ride.  What is the purpose of the app then?  
If you can’t guarantee a ride, why don’t you call and let the client know? Or show it on the app or something so you don’t wait for nothing.

### 1/5 — App Does Not Book - Do Not Use

*2019-12-21, version 6.0.2*

This app used to work in previous versions but no longer. It does not confirm your booking or show that you booked anything. 

If you need a cab in Seattle, call directly but do not use this app.

### 1/5 — Pour battery acid in your shorts!

*2019-12-04, version 6.0.2*

Setting up app a nightmare.  Code arrived HOURS later.  Trying to add cc continued the pain. Expiry date kept reverting to December.  Then no way to save details.  For folks trying to support cabbies this site screams Take Uber!

## Frequently asked questions about Seattle Yellow Cabs

### How do I book a taxi with Seattle Yellow Cabs?

You can book a taxi by opening the Seattle Yellow Cabs app, entering your pickup and drop-off locations, and confirming your ride. You can book for immediate pickup or schedule it for a future date and time.

### Does Seattle Yellow Cabs have surge pricing?

No, Seattle Yellow Cabs explicitly states that they never charge surge fares. This means your fare will not increase during peak demand times.

### Can I track my taxi's arrival with Seattle Yellow Cabs?

Yes, the app allows you to locate cabs in real-time on a map. You can see the closest available cars and track the progress of your booked cab until it arrives.

### What payment methods does Seattle Yellow Cabs accept?

You can register your credit card details within the app for payment. For added security, each credit card transaction uses a randomly generated Security PIN Code.

### Can I request a specific driver with Seattle Yellow Cabs?

Yes, you can request your preferred driver when they are available. This feature allows for a more personalized and consistent taxi experience.

### Does Seattle Yellow Cabs offer wheelchair accessible taxis?

Yes, the app allows you to order wheelchair accessible taxis. This ensures that users with mobility needs can book appropriate transportation.

### How often is Seattle Yellow Cabs updated?

The latest version of Seattle Yellow Cabs is 6.3.2, which was last updated on December 3, 2020. While this indicates a past update, users may wish to check for newer releases for the most current features and bug fixes.

### What is the user rating for Seattle Yellow Cabs?

Seattle Yellow Cabs has a user rating of 2.2 stars based on 29 ratings. This suggests that while some users find the service useful, there may be areas for improvement based on overall user satisfaction.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 6.3.2 — 2020-12-03

In this release of the app, we've provided a number of bug fixes and improvements to address searching and the overall stability of the app.
We've also added the ability to share your taxi location with a friend or family member from inside the app. Parents can register themselves on their children's smart phone inside the app and receive automatic notifications about any taxi your child books through the app.

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