Ride with Someone You Know
When you book with Yellow Cab Co., you’re not getting a mystery pickup. You’re riding with a local company with real people, real standards, and real support.
When you compare options, here’s what makes the Yellow Cab Co. experience different:
- Locally and woman owned. Founded in the 1940s, with current ownership since 1999, supporting Iowa riders and Iowa jobs.
- Easy booking with our convenient app. Book, track, and pay in one place.
- Professional drivers. Background checks, drug testing, and training standards.
- Yellow cabs. Clean, identifiable vehicles.
- Vehicle safety. Ongoing maintenance and inspection standards keep our cabs safe and reliable.
- Live dispatch. Reach us for assistance 24/7/365.
- Trusted at scale. More than 104,000 trips in 2025, with an average pickup time of 11 minutes (often faster within the Des Moines city limits).
Trusted by riders and local organizations
A wide range of people, businesses, agencies, organizations, and community partners rely on Yellow Cab Co. for safe, reliable transportation.
Social Service & Community Agencies
Insurance & Medical Support teams
Local Businesses & Employers
Everyday Riders, Like You
Out of Town Visitors
The Yellow Cab Experience
More women drivers.
More representation on the road.
Yellow Cab Co. is actively welcoming women drivers. If you’re looking for flexible work with a local company and real dispatch support behind you, we’d love to hear from you.
Download the App
Download the Yellow Cab app to book faster, track your ride, and keep everything in one place. Predictable rides, real support. No surge pricing, no surprises.
