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We support our Community
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Yellow Cab was a proud sponsor in the Benevolent Brotherhood of San Antonio’s annual “Giving Thanks Through Sharing at Thanksgiving.” Each year this organization provides free turkeys to financially challenged families near the inner city area. This year the distribution site was at The Pig Stand on Broadway. Yellow Cab’s participation included giving away $25 HEB gift certificates to each turkey recipient, to help with the cost of side dishes. |
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Graebner and Beacon Hill Elementary Schools observed “Careers on Wheels” Day in November. Members of various professions were invited to talk to the first through fifth graders about their jobs and answered the children’s questions. George Alva, an independent contractor driver at Yellow Cab, proudly showed his Yellow Cab #1 to the children and addressed his career with the students. |
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George Alva, an independent contractor driver at Yellow Cab, talks with Beacon Hill Elementary School students. |
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George Alva talks to Graebner Elementary students about his profession as a taxi driver during Careers on Wheels Day. |
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Yellow Cab partners with TxDOT to promote safe alternatives to DWI |
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Yellow Cab played an integral part in the 2009 Labor Day “Drink, Drive, Go to Jail” campaign. The new promotion reminds the public that the safe alternative to driving while intoxicated is to call a taxicab. TxDOT joined forces with the Bexar County Sheriffs Office, San Antonio Police Department, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the Texas Department of Public Safety, the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, and Mothers Against Drunk Driving. The annual campaign’s mission is to educate motorists about the options to get home safely if they’ve been drinking and to remind the public that during certain times of the year, police departments increase their already intense focus on drivers who are intoxicated. A press conference included a presentation by independent contractor taxi driver Jim Rowell, who announced that Yellow Cab donated space on 25 taxi billboards to help publicize the program. Using the slogan “Choose your ride,” the campaign features a clever eye-catching image: a vehicle specially wrapped so that the front half looks like a police cruiser and the back half looks like a Yellow Cab. The SAPD police cruiser and the Sheriff’s Department patrol car, wrapped in their unique half law authority / half taxi, were the highlight of the event! |
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 This city’s inaugural Rock’n’Roll marathon was held on Sunday, November 16. More than 30,000 runners were registered to take part in the half or full race. Organizers enlisted Yellow Cab’s help in providing a relief vehicle to pick up runners who became injured or too exhausted to continue. Our cab trailed the end of the race for almost eight hours until the final runner crossed the finish line. When not transporting fallen runners to the nearest first aid station, our service representative was providing water to both runners and on-duty police officers. |
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South Texas Blood and Tissue Center Blood Drive onsite at GSATC |
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On Thursday, May 1, GSATC hosted its first annual blood drive in partnership with South Texas Blood and Tissue Center. This agency is responsible for collecting and providing blood to over 100 hospitals and clinics in 43 Texas counties. Attendants were very pleased with our participation as 29 employees were joined by 35 independent contractor drivers in volunteering for this worthwhile cause. Donors were rewarded with a t-shirt and refreshments. GSATC is very proud of these individuals who gave their time and blood for those in need. |
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On Saturday and Sunday, May 17&18, GSATC responded to a personalized request to display our antique in the Texas Transportation Museum and “Ford T’s of Texas” car show. Many spectators enjoyed the fair weather to view the approximately 45 antiques on display and during their short road trip down Broadway. |
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Battle of Flowers Parade |
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| For the 7th consecutive year the Yellow Cab antique taxi was featured in the Battle of Flowers parade. This year we again had the privilege of transporting Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolfe. He is pictured here with his granddaughters along with General Looney, Base Commander of Randolph AFB. |
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Yellow Cab takes part in TxDOT Holiday Safety Campaign
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In the company of three elite U.S. Air Force paratroopers, Santa Claus donned a parachute and jumped out of a plane on December 4, 2007 in a high-flying effort to remind Texans not to drink and drive during the holiday season. State and local safety advocates called on the man of the hour to launch TxDOT’s annual four-week drunk driving prevention campaign. TxDOT is partnering with Lackland Air Force Base and other active military installations to encourage Texans to plan ahead and designate a sober driver, or call a taxicab, when their celebrations include alcohol. Three Yellow Cabs were there to shuttle Santa and his crew away from the jump site. Additionally, GSATC donated sign space on a number of taxicabs to spread the safety message, both in English and in Spanish. |
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Independent contractor driver George Alva (left), proud owner of cab #1, was recently appointed to the Convention and Visitors Commission by District 10 councilman John Clamp. George is also a representative from that district serving on the Transportation Advisory Board. |
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Independent contractor drivers and employees volunteer
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Live Oak Car Show
Yellow Cab's Cadillac received second place in the “special interests division” in the annual Live Oak Car Show held on October 20, 2007. |
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Cabbie receives municipal appointments
Michelle Morris, Six Flags promotions coordinator, and two of her favorite friends enjoy our Caddy at the annual Alamo Height Christmas parade held on November 17, 2007. This was the fifth consecutive year that GSATC was invited to participate in the festivities.
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Yellow Cab awards $7,500 in scholarships
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Mother's Day Meals on Wheels Volunteers Twenty-three GSATC employees and independent contractor drivers sacrificed part of their Mother’s Day Sunday to participate in the Meals on Wheels delivery of hot meals, flowers, and toiletries to those less fortunate. Meals on Wheels delivers dinners daily in their own fleet of trucks but needs the help of volunteers to meet the demand on peak days such as this one. Participating drivers reported that the meal recipients were very appreciative of their service. Many of these generous individuals volunteer repeatedly, giving of their time on both Mother’s Day and Thanksgiving. The Company is proud of these men and women who make life a little more enjoyable for those in need. |
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Volunteers, drivers, employees, friends and children congregated in a nearby parking lot, enjoying morning coffee and donuts, prior to parading to the Meals on Wheels pick-up site. |
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The Yellow fleet dominates the loading line at Meals on Wheels. |
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Yellow Cab Antique Taxi leads Blue Knights parade |
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The Blue Knights Motorcycle Club held its annual ride to benefit the Mission Road Developmental Center. On December 16, 2006 the police-escorted parade was led by our own antique taxi which was followed by several vintage cars and over 200 motorcycles. The children at the center were given their gifts by the traditional “Red” Santa, SAPD’s “Blue” Santa (who arrived by helicopter) and “Gray” Santa (aka George Alva). Notable guests included Judge Peter Sakai, former mayor Howard Peak, McGruff the Crime Dog and newly appointed police chief, William McManus. Pictured left to right: William McManus, Summer McKenna, Taylor McManus, Santa Claus, Troy Ragland. |
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Drivers donate their time to Kids-N-Need Shopping Spree |
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Thirteen Yellow Cab drivers participated in the Kids-N-Need Shopping Spree held December 5, 2006. Transportation to the annual event was co-sponsored by the Center For Healthcare Services, the San Antonio Police Officer’s Association and Yellow Cab. Caring independent contractor drivers provided round-trip transportation to the Super Target Store for twenty-two families. Santa and Mrs. Claus arrived in the antique taxi. |
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Drivers donate Thanksgiving services |
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On Thanksgiving morning 28 selfless Yellow Cab and TowneCar independent contractor drivers gave up part of their holiday time to help out those in need. Many of our elder citizens are homebound and rely on these good Samaritans to delivery hot, tasty turkey dinners from Meals on Wheels, a community outreach program that delivers daily nutritious meals to the needy. Later that same day, other generous drivers gave of their time to transport folks to and from the annual Raul Jimenez Thanksgiving dinner at the Convention Center. The Company commends each of these individuals for giving back to the community and enhancing the image of Greater San Antonio Transportation Co. |
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Yellow Cab awards $7,500 in scholarships Five current or prospective college students earned $1,500 scholarships towards their continuing education by submitting the best essays stating why the scholarship would be important to them. This was the first such award that will be made available annually to qualifying drivers, employees, and their children. This year’s winners include: driver Juan Carlos Martinez who attends UTSA; dispatcher Evelene Long, who attends SAC; Mariaolinka Chaplin, who attends OLLU and is the daughter of driver Ralph Chaplin; Krystal Campbell, who attends Trinity University and is the daughter of driver Jack Campbell; and Crystal Medelez, who attends Southwest Texas State and is the daughter of driver Johnny Medelez.
Congratulations to these deserving students. We wish them success and encourage them to re-apply for additional financial aid next year. Yellow Cab sponsors Fiesta Safe Program Yellow Cab joined an impressive list of sponsors of the Fiesta Safe program that promotes safe, sober driving during the annual Fiesta celebration. The Company donated 25 taxi signback ads to get this important message out to the community. The annual 10-day Fiesta celebration often results in an exceptional number of alcohol related incidents occurring when celebrants over-indulge with spirited drinks. Fiesta Safe encourages the use of designated drivers, public transportation, and taxicabs.
Cabbies assist “Meals on Wheels” on Mothers Day
The participating ladies and gentlemen from our fleet gave up several hours of their special day to nourish and enrich the lives of the county’s disadvantaged. The Company expresses their gratitude for this selfless service. Golfing for a good cause
Dozens of Yellow Cab and TowneCar drivers gave up part of their holiday to make Thanksgiving a little brighter for those less fortunate. Volunteers distributed flowers and toiletries, as well as hot dinners to Meals on Wheels recipients. Drivers stage near the Meals on Wheels distribution office before picking up dinners to be delivered to the elderly. |
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Cabbies, employees aid Katrina youths On September 2, 2005, a vanload of donated items was delivered to Girls & Boys Town of San Antonio. This home is hosting 50 displaced youths from Father Flannigan’s Home in New Orleans. Donated items included food, toiletries and gently used clothes, games, linens, etc. |
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Twenty-five Yellow Cab and TowneCar drivers were among the 250 volunteers delivering 1,500 turkey dinners to homebound seniors in our community on Mothers Day. These recipients are often economically challenged, homebound, physically impaired, frail, and lack mobility. They can be lonely, isolated and nutritionally at risk. Along with a hot meal, the recipients were given flowers and Mothers Day cards hand made by local girl scouts.
On June 2 GSATC sponsored 4 entrants in the annual San Antonio Tourism Council Golf Tournament, held a Silverhorn Golf Club of Texas. Proceeds support research programs benefiting the Tourism Industry. Shown here are Rob Grajeda, treasurer of the San Antonio Police Officers Association; Raymond Turner, President of Texas Taxi, Inc.; Yellow Cab driver Paul Lex; and Jim Peconga, manager of Sunset Station.
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) used Yellow Checker in San Antonio as its test market to evaluate a new program to provide taxi rides home to overserved individuals. MADD provided a supply of “Rounds”, silver dollar sized tokens, to a dozen local taverns and restaurants. These participating establishments then gave two rounds to each patron who appeared too intoxicated to safely drive home. The patron presented one round to the taxi driver who drove him home, and the second round to the taxi driver who took him back to his car the following day. The test period began on Easter weekend and lasted six weeks. MADD was extremely pleased with the results of the test and is considering implementing the program nationwide. MADD and Yellow Cab provided over a hundred trips under this program making the streets of San Antonio much safer. MADD representatives were impressed with how smoothly this program operated and thanked the employees and independent contractor drivers for their cooperation. 05/05|
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Two dozen Yellow Cab and Towne Car drivers gave up part of their Mother’s Day to deliver meals to the less fortunate mothers in San Antonio. Meals were prepared by Meals on Wheels. 05/05|
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We were proud to transport this year’s winners of the Battle of Flowers Essay Contest, Katherine Castillo and Michael Ramirez. This was the 5th consecutive year our antique taxi has been featured in San Antonio’s most popular|
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On Friday, April 29, Greater San Antonio Transportation Company representatives enjoyed a day of golf at the beautiful SilverHorn Golf Club. The San Antonio Area Tourism Council sponsored this scramble format event. Proceeds benefited scholarships for students interested in tourism management and culinary careers. Our participants reportedly had a great time and were relieved|
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A dozen 3-year-olds enjoyed an up close look at a real taxicab as part of National Transportation Month. University Presbyterian Learning Center teachers, Cindy Garcia and Nelly Flores invited Yellow Cab to participate in this annual event. The children, who call themselves the Dotty Dalmatians, climbed and played in the taxi while asking driver George Alva many questions about the equipment and his job. The kids were really excited especially when our communications staff sent them a special greeting over the computer terminal. 04/05GSATC employees and drivers hosted a Christmas party for the 66 elderly residents of Salado Creek Retirement Home. Each resident was presented with a bag full of goodies. All of the attendees seemed to enjoy the yuletide attention. Each of the volunteers are to be commended for the generosity of their time and efforts. Many elderly folks feel particularly lonely during this season. Hopefully this made some of their holidays a little brighter. 12/18/04
A dozen generous Yellow Checker and TowneCar drivers took part in the 25th annual “Kids in Need Shopping Spree” . This year’s event was hosted by the San Antonio Police Officers Association and the Center for Health Care Services, along with host retailer, Super Target, located at Bandera and Loop 1604. Together they enabled approximately 200 disadvantaged children from all over San Antonio to enjoy two hours of shopping, refreshments, and visiting with Santa. 12/06/04
Twenty-five Yellow Cab and TowneCar drivers were among the 300 volunteers delivering 2,200 turkey dinners to homebound seniors in our community for Meals on Wheels' Thanksgiving Day Event. 11/25/04
A seminar for caregivers sponsored by the Alamo Area Council of Governments was a feature of National Family Caregiver Month. Yellow Checker provided free taxi transportation to the many attendees who could not have otherwise attended this function. 11/4/04
Live Oak Parade: This annual event is sponsored by the National Fire Protection Association and celebrates National Fire Prevention Week. Yellow Checker's antique taxi was one of 43 participants in the 2-mile route. Again our entry won first prize. 10/9/04
Night in Old Converse: This annual festival presented by the Park and Recreation Commission raises money to maintain and improve public parks. Yellow Checker's antique taxi was one of fifty parade participants. 10/9/04
Austin Highway Revitalization Parade: Yellow Cab's antique taxi carried councilmen Joel Williams (District 2) and Chip Haass (District 10) in this effort to bring renewed economic prosperity to this older community. Our taxi won a first place award for vehicles. 9/25/04.
Yellow Checker participated as a bench sponsor in The Beautification of Alamo Plaza, a project organized by the San Antonio Tourism Council. Our contribution helped with the sprucing up of the grounds facing the Alamo. New benches, shrubs and trees were added to improve this area. 7/15/04
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