A WELCOME ADDITION TO THE VALLEY OF THE SUN

Discount Cab has been replaced by Clean Air Cab in my phone as my go-to cab service. Not only are they are few cents cheaper per mile with a cheaper flag drop, the whole process of ordering the cab and dealing with the drivers has been far superior to Discount.

Here are just a few things that made this decision relatively easy...

1) they have an easy online reservation system
2) if you pick up the phone and call, you'll typically talk to a real person within a few rings, and not be put into a queue
3) you can swipe your credit card yourself in the back seat after your trip
4) the drivers won't call you on the way there and say, "how do i get there?"

Maybe it's just me, but I've had some really creepy Discount drivers, doing questionable business while I've been a passenger. I've never really felt unsafe, just creeped out. I know that's pretty vague, so just take that with a grain of salt.

Arrival time has always been prompt, and the drivers have acted professionally with a low degree of "creep factor". Add to that the all-hybrid fleet, and they have earned a new loyal customer.

Give Clean Air Cab a shot the next time you need a ride.

- Written by Joel L, Phoenix, AZ

Last night, we did the responsible thing and had a designated driver take us home from the nearby Royal Palms hotel where we had a few too many drinks. But when we woke up this morning, that meant we were stranded - our car was still at the Royal Palms!

I guzzled a bottle of water and took one for the road and figured the three mile walk to pick up the car would be no problem for Minnie and I to handle. I was wrong... it was way too hot out for Minnie to walk that distance. She kept wanting to stop in the shade and she was breathing way too heavy for my comfort. So at about the half way mark, I called Clean Air Cab and requested they come to drive us the rest of the way. They gave me a window of 5 - 20 minutes and Patrick pulled up in about 15. And he had no problem taking Minnie in the car, thank goodness! (I did ask if they were ok with dogs when I called.)

On another recent trip from my home to the airport, I got to ride in the Susan G Komen wrapped vehicle. My driver arrived early and patiently waited for me, was super sweet and enjoyable to chat with during the ride.

Thanks for the rescue today, CAC, and thanks for giving back to the community with your donating proceeds to Susan G Komen as well... Most of all, thanks for continuing to provide a dependable transportation service. Minnie thanks you too!

- Written by Gabi M, Phoenix, AZ

Used the wonders of the interwebz to arrange a pick up from CAC and was really amazed at how easy it was, especially since I hate talking on the phone. A few minutes later, I got a text saying our cabbie was outside and we headed out. He was really nice and asked how we usually got to our destination for the night. Only docking a star because he said we could text him directly when we were ready for pick up, but after waiting about 15 minutes we just called another company.

- Written by Candace R, Tempe, AZ