The phrase "yellow cabs" refers to taxis, or cars that you can hire for transportation. They are called "yellow" because many taxis are painted this color. Full definition
After a backlash from city officials and the taxi industry, the administration is considering creating another class of yellow cab that would be limited to outer - borough pick ups instead. (gothamgazette.com)
Here is a technical problem, discussed in Yellow Cab Company Ltd. v. Passenger Transportation Board, 2014 BCCA 329. (administrativelawmatters.com)
The new state budget creates a $ 2.75 - per - trip fee on for - hire cars and $ 2.50 - per - trip for yellow cab trips, but nothing on passenger vehicles or trucks. (nydailynews.com)