Niles Flash Cab Association

A driver looking like Tommy Chong cut off another driver and myself, almost caused an accident, then followed me to the light to call me a spoiled fucking bitch for honking at him.

I’ve been a customer of Niles Flash Cab for close to (oh my gosh, I hate to say this), 40 years. I take cabs A LOT. This is a quality company with quality drivers.

Every time I call for them they’re there Pronto. And they take the fastest route. In the area, they are Best.

Pieces of shit. My friend got raped waiting for a cab. They hung up on her three times when she tried to call back and tell them what was going on

Just witnessed one of their drivers pull out in front a SUV and then the cab driver blocked the SUV on the railroad tracks after the SUV honked at it. When the SUV tried to get around the cab he pulled across so the SUV was stuck on the tracks. Total jerk off move. I wouldn’t want some one like that driving for my company.

I have used this cab service four times and I have not been disappointed. Always on time. Didn’t get 5 stars because the cars are a bit old, but they get you from Point A to Point B and on time.

Just got in a cab from O’hare. After stating my destination, regularly a 38 – 40 dollar fare from O’hare, The cabbie immediately got out and spoke with the lady in charge of putting people from the cab line into the cab. She came over and asked what my destination was. I told her. The cabbie got back in the cab and asked if I knew why that happened. I said, no that’s never happened to me before, and I regularly take cabs this exact route with no ptoblems. He explained he had been waiting for 2 hours and before the wait had a very short fare and went on to complain about all the short fares he was getting. You know what? That’s not your customer’s fault. Thanks (not) for blaming me for your own screwballness. Ohare makes us all wait in the same line for a variety of cabs– I have no control over whether or not I am the length of fare the cabbie «wants» of the particular cab I get put in. What a way to sour the beginning of a vacation. Next time, I’m riding yellow.

I’ve had nothing but good experiences with this company. I needed a cab on short notice when my ride fell through on a rainy Saturday night to get downtown for a wedding, and they showed up 10 minutes later ready to go. They’ve always shown up whenever I or a friend called in need of a ride on a weekend when we couldn’t drive ourselves home. The drivers tend to be nice enough, and the cars aren’t nearly as bad as some cabs you can catch downtown.

Cars could be nicer, but they pick you up when they say they will.
If you live in the Chicago, near Park Ridge, Skokie or Niles, this is THE way to get to and from ORD. Chicago cabbies can be real jerks about going to these areas. Ask for Z.

I used to take this cab company every week when I worked at Woodfield in Schaumburg and I still call when going to O’hare but boy do there have a lot to improve on…
The dispatcher can be extremely rude. Try calling the number just to hear his voice and have him basically scold you with the words «Niles Cab.» Sometimes it’s a lady that picks up and she’s actually really helpful (helped me with a rude driver once). The cars that I’ve reluctantly gotten in have been old and messy. I’ve also encountered a lot of drivers that got really mad when I try to pay with my card. I mean, I understand if my fare is below $ 5, $ 10 even, but each time this has happened it’s been at least 15 – 20. One even drove me to an ATM away from my destination so I can take cash out! I hope none of y’all ever experience that and when you do just call the dispatcher to settle things. They’re not allowed to turn down card and especially to force you to take money out.
I’ve had a pleasant experience with other drivers (those mentioned above excluded) and they’re generally very good with their timeliness.

We live in Chicago, near Peterson and Cicero, and anytime we need to go to ORD and don’t have a ride, we call Niles Flash Cab the day before and schedule a pick up. Their service is OK, although some of their vehicles need to go to the junk yard instead of the airport.
Also, watch out for a fare scam: they have three rates, depending on where they pick you up and drop you off. Some drivers like to use one of the higher rates even when they should not. When you make your rez, ask the dispatcher what rate area you are in. Make sure the meter reflects that when the driver picks you up.

I called for a cab just before 8:30 Friday morning because I missed my last bus. I was in Niles and figured they’d get there fast – oh, and was I wrong! I had 45 minutes to get there and it usually doesn’t take more than 30. But I ended up waiting for 35 minutes. I called after 20 minutes to ask for an ETA and was told about 5 more minutes. Nope. Not a cab to be seen.
I ended up taking the bus after all since the next one arrived before the cab, and was really late for work as a consequence. When I called to cancel they were rather snippy about it, since apparently the cab had arrived after I got on the bus.
Don’t mind taking them if one’s on-​site, but will not be calling them any time soon.

After waiting over 45 minutes for a cab from NorShore Cab Association, I decided to give Niles Flash Cab a call and test my luck. I was ready for anything as this was 2 days after the Great Snowpocalypse of 2011. I needed to get from Niles to the CTA Blue Line Station (4.4 miles).
My call was placed (at 6:29am) to a rather apathetic representative for a pick-​up as soon as possible. I could hear the dispatch radio station in the background louder than the representative taking my call. The call rep stated it would take around 10 minutes to get a cab. At 6:41am (12 minutes after call — I consider this great timing for a cab service), I get a call from the driver stating he was outside.
The driver (Cab #24, can’t recall his name) was extremely friendly. He also had great conversational skills. However, the fan in the car was on high setting but the heat setting wasn’t well adjusted. It was slightly cold in the car, but nothing too upsetting. Overall, I enjoyed my 15 minute encounter with this humbled fellow.
Although I’m a little weary of placing my call to the dispatcher and a 4 is a little generous, I would definitely use this service again because they were there when I needed them most.

Used them on a Saturday night a couple weeks ago (Dec 20) when we had that big blizzard. The driver showed up about 10 mins after I called, was friendly, and got us home safe. (Niles to West Loop).

I needed a cab to take me to work today, so I called Niles Flash Cab. The dispatcher was a bit snippy with me and even acted like I was the biggest high-​maintenance princess ever when I asked how long it would be for the cab to arrive. «(long sigh here) — well, due to the WEATHER — 30 minutes!»
weather? give me a break, its lightly snowing out! Hardly a major storm! ugh, whatever.
Anyway, I wait and the cab arrives in 35 minutes. The car is absolutely filthy, like it hadnt been cleaned since it came off the production line. When I gave the destination, the driver had no idea where it was, or how to get there. What is that about cabbies lately? Its seems like everytime I take a cab anymore, unless it is to some tourist attraction, airport or landmark, you have to tell them how to get there. Must be a delight if you are from out of town and are relying on them to take you where you want to go!
Well, cabs are sort of a necessary evil, so I put up with a lot. That doesnt mean I have to like it though!

There is nothing flashy about Niles Flash Cab. I called for a cab to take me from my apartment to O’Hare. (I live right on the border of Niles and Des Plaines.) After waiting outside for 30 minutes I called the dispatcher and she told me it would be there in 5 minutes. 15 minutes later I called back and she seemed annoyed that I would dare call back and again told me 5 more minutes. After over an hour the cab finally came and the driver didn’t even bother to get out of the cab and help me with my luggage — he just popped the trunk from the driver’s seat. I just barely made my flight in time. I probably could have walked to the airport faster. Needless to say, I will never use this company again.

This place offers, by far, the best service on the North West side of the city. They taxis always arrive quickly, are clean, and often operated by friendly and skilled drivers. I’ve used this cab company for the last several years and do not have a single complaint. I’ve had Flash drivers pull over and pick me up even after their shift has ended, just because it was raining. Good people.