My employer abandoned me at JC Smith University this morning (1/26/13) after telling me they would give me a ride home after I was unable to drive into work last night due to the inclement weather. I was faced with a 20 mile walk through some rough neighborhoods and was so angry I could spit nails. My wife suggested that I call a cab. I Googled taxis Charlotte and one of the first companies to appear was Yellow Cab.\nI had a very short wait till the cab appeared. The driver was friendly and polite. The car was clean and comfortable. But beware... the rate is $2.50/mile, .50/1/5 mile and it adds up fast. I got home in about 40 minutes. Overall it was a good experience except for the high fare.\n\nAs others have remarked about their drivers, my driver tried to get me to pay in cash when I was set on paying with a credit card. He then proposed that I could gas up the cab. ( It was at a 1/4 tank.) The fare with a tip would've been close to $60.00. Filling up the cab came to $42.80 & no tip. I have to wonder what the cab company thinks about all these fares that disappear.\n\nWill I use them again? Only if I'm desperate.