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Tere are nine franchise taxi operators in the city with more than 2,300 taxis. As in any city, look for the official Los Angeles Taxicab Seal before taking a ride. Any cab without the seal is a bandit cab with no legal authorization to operate in the city. There is a flat one-way rate between LAX and downtown of $42.
Listed below are the authorized taxi companies, their coverage areas and telephone numbers:
| Company | Coverage Area | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow Cab | Los Angeles | (800) 200-1085 |
| Bell Cab | Los Angeles | (800) 666-6664 |
| Beverly Hills Cab | Los Angeles and Beverly Hills | (800) 273-6611 |
| City Cab | Los Angeles and San Fernando Valley | (800) 750-4400 |
| Independent Taxi | Los Angeles and Beverly Hills | (800) 521-8294 |
| ITOA | Los Angeles and Beverly Hills | (800) 521-8294 |
| Checker Cab | Los Angeles and West Hollywood | (800) 300-5007 |
| United Checker | Los Angeles, Long Beach and San Pedro | (800) 750-4400 |
| United Taxi of San Fernando | Valley San Fernando Valley | (800) 290-5600 |