CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - June 2, 2010) - This afternoon, The Calgary Airport Authority and Associated Cab (Alta.) Ltd. signed a six-year contract to provide on-demand taxi services at Calgary International Airport (YYC). The Authority thoroughly reviewed multiple Request for Proposal (RFP) submissions and awarded the taxi contract to Associated Cab, effective June 7, 2010.

This on-demand service contract limits taxis waiting in the taxi holding area at the airport to Associated Cab drivers, however, drivers from other taxi companies continue to be permitted to drop off customers and pick-up pre-arranged passengers at Calgary International Airport.

Associated Cab, who also provides sedan services at YYC, is committed to maintaining a high level of customer service, while offering the required number of taxis to serve the airport. Travellers can be assured that customer service will continue to be a priority for the Authority and Associated Cab, while offering a constant, reliable service to travellers arriving and departing YYC.

Associated Cab, founded in 1978, offers a high level of service and some of the most experienced drivers in the industry. Well known for its modern fleet, clean white cabs and uniformed drivers, the company has been the recipient of the Consumers Choice Award consecutively from 2003 through 2010. Associated is also a leader in accessible taxi services and is committed to sustainability, being one of the first taxi companies to introduce hybrid vehicles into its fleet.

Although on demand taxi trips at YYC make up less than 10 per cent of the total number of taxi trips in the city of Calgary, the Authority is confident in Associated Cab's ability to be a good partner in providing a high level of customer service, while growing its own business as the airport continues to grow in support of the city, region and province.

On-demand taxi service backgrounder

Associated Cab Alta Ltd.:

• Associated Cab Alta Ltd. was founded in 1978
• Associated Cab also operate on-demand sedan services at YYC
• Consumers Choice Award winner from 2003-2010
• Associated operates over 500 cars in Calgary

The Calgary Airport Authority

• The Calgary Airport Authority is a not-for-profit, non-share capital corporation, responsible for the management, maintenance and development of Calgary International Airport and Springbank Airport under long-term lease from the Government of Canada.
• YYC welcome over 12. 2 million passengers in 2009
• YYC is an important economic engine for the city, region and province, generating over $6 billion in economic activity. YYC has the most extensive passenger service network in central Canada and is one of only three airports in Canada to offer passengers non-stop service to both Europe and Asia.

YYC will be adding its name to a number of Canadian airports that offer single source taxi on-demand services:

• Saskatoon
• Victoria
• Winnipeg
• Edmonton
• Ottawa

What is on-demand?

On demand service means - Associate Cab will be the taxi service provider staged at the Calgary International Airport taxi waiting area. Any Taxi company or drivers will continue to be permitted to drop-off passengers and pick-up pre-arranged passengers at YYC.