I was at my favorite local watering hole and really lazy… it was a day off for me, after all. I asked Kim, the bartender, to call me a cab after I was finished eating and having a few afternoon beers. I was walking distance from this place, but it was 50 degrees and I’m from Florida. Not interested in putting up with the cold. Especially since I was wearing sandals.

Kim called the cab and said to me afterwards – “I’ve never had a cab company be so polite.” We laughed, but I thought nothing of it.

Almost to the minute of the estimate, the cab pulls up. A pleasant young guy pulls up and takes my directions home.

I have spent a lot of time in the loop grabbing cabs. I’m annoyed by several things about cabs. Here are the ones that I can’t stand.

1. The guy that barely speaks English and spends his entire time in the cab on his blue tooth.
2. The reformed alcoholic that wants to tell me about Bill W incessantly. God bless, you sir. I’m glad you are taking control of your life. But stop with the incessant chatter.
3. The guy that lives alone, isn’t married, plays Dungeons and Dragons online from 1am to 5 am, sleeps from 6 am to noon, and drives cabs during the day.
4. Bill Murray from Stripes, who just finished a whole bottle of cough syrup. He’s dropping me off and then speeding home to his 1980s wife to watch Rocky and Bullwinkle and do ten pushups with Eagan from Ghostbusters.
5. Another horrible experience is the cab company that is “too busy” to come get you. ETA, 10 minutes. At 30 minutes, you’re waiting outside the bar/restaurant, no cab. You’ve been mugged. You can’t pay the cab when he/she shows up. Not good.

Fox River Taxi is the first cab company that has none of these hang ups. A young man picked me up, on time, cab immaculately clean, gps on the window in the event that I know the name of where I’m going, but not the exact address; didn’t annoy me with incessantly conversation, but was attentive. Good company. Check them out if you have the chance.

I had the most wonderful experience with Ryan as my taxi driver for the day. He was incredibly polite, helpful, and very friendly! If you don’t need a ride, just pay for the conversation. An upbeat guy with a good sense of humor. The car was clean and smelled nice! Definitely will be using this service again, thanks Ryan!

They were awesome. I came in on train from Chicago and train was 20 minutes late getting into Geneva but driver waited for me and I wasn’t charged extra for it. I don’t know the area so would have been totally lost. Thank You for making sure I was picked up you guys.

My first real experience calling a cab today was the best! They arrived on time & friendly. Took me straight to my destination at a great rate considering the recent hike in gas prices. Great Service!

The driver was super cool and punctual . The vehicle was very clean. I recommend these guys over the other ride share companies!

Excellent service, professional driver, and super clean car. Easy to text for pricing and to schedule. Will definitely use again.

Great ride service thanks see you again!!!H.

The guy was chill like a cucumber.

5-star service. I highly recommend. Thanks!

Unbelievable service!  Ryan arrived 15 minutes early and waited patiently for my wife and I to lock up the house before we left for the airport.  He had already confirmed the flight was on time.  He dropped us off at the O’Hare international terminal and we gave him our return flight number.  On our return flight home, he texted us where to meet him to avoid the crowds when we arrived.  You can’t miss his lime green Jeep in the crowded airport!