Lost and Found: Chicago Taxi Cabs
Posted on 12. May, 2009 by jenchicago in Uncategorized
As I got in the cab, I remember thinking “Whoa, these seats are dark. Don’t forget to check to make sure you have it all when you get out.” I was on my way to drop off the black bag (housing the wireless and very expensive microphone and system that a friend let me borrow) and a little gift for the loan. When I arrived at The Joynt, Friday night, I saw some people that I knew standing outside. I excitedly told them “Hi!” as I paid the cab driver. I got out of the cab, went inside and up the stairs. As I started talking to Erich, my mouth dropped open in the realization that I had left the (over a thousand dollar) borrowed mic in the cab. I didn’t get the cab number or even the cab type. I’m not even sure about the color. I thought the cab was white. One of the guys standing outside thought yellow.
I have every reason to believe that the microphone and wireless system will be returned to me and then to its rightful owner, Steve. People are good. Things always work out as they should.
I read once that the only thing missing from any situation is what you (meaning us) are not giving. So, I am looking for what this experience may be trying to teach me. Then, the idea hit me that if there were one centralized place with pictures of most of the cabs in downtown Chicago (with contact information), others could use my research and effort for themselves. Whether they needed to recover their misplaced items, send a nice note to the cab company, or any other reason one might want pictures of Chicago taxis. Feel free to add to the list or suggest taxi cabs that I may have missed.
The main number Chicago Dispatcher: 773.348.8294
Yellow Cab: 312.829.4222 (TAXI CAB)
*Lost and Found is the same location for Yellow, Checker and Blue Diamond
Checker Cab
24/7 Taxi Association: 773. 878. 8294 (TAXI)
Flash Cab 773.561.4444 & Ace Cab 773-381-8000
Globe Taxi Association 773.725.6500 (main)
772.725.6200 x:13 (lost & found)
Choice Taxi Association 773.338.9502
Koam Taxi Association 773.973.3535
American United: 772.248.7600
2353 W Belmont Ave
Chicago Carriage Cab 312.326.2221
City Service Taxi Association 773.907.0909
Harchand S. Dwaliwal Cab 773.759.4563 (sole owner)
Tuscon Cab Company 312.388.4656
Service Taxi 773.262.2163
Sorry about your temporary loss, Jenny Girl! I am sure it’ll turn up! Heck…maybe all this happened so that you’ll get in the much deserved lime-light…like that lady that was forced to pay her taxi fare by giving up her ipod with a lot of James Taylor songs on it since she forgot cash…well, the story made national headlines b/c JT himself bought her a new ipod loaded with his songs when he heard about the story
Jen,
I LOVE how you are turning your misfortune into a blessing for others who may find themselves in your situation in the future. One of my favorite sayings is, “God doesn’t waste our pain.” And while “pain” might be a strong word in this instance, none of what you are currently experiencing is being wasted because you are allowing it to be used for good in your life.
I’m praying that God will pour out blessings beyond what you can ask or imagine!
You have been a great help! I have called all of these cab companies for my boyfriend’s lost wallet over the weekend and it certainly helps having a full list in front of you!!! Thank you! I have put a few feelers out there, and hopefully via karma of all the lost items we’ve returned in the past, someone will come through!!! I hope you found what you lost!
I was told it is also possible to call the Chicago Dispatch to dispatch the information to all cabs.
773-348-8294
So glad google led me here. I stupidly left a huge set of keys in the back of a cab, and the only thing I can remember (I think) is that there was some ‘whiteness’ on the cab! Duh, Mike. Anyway, the pics definitely help jog my memory; I felt like I was looking at a lineup in the police station. Perfect! I have a couple of cabs to add to the mix, and I’ll do it if I can get a good pic!
Thank You JenChicago! I hope I find my priceless camera using your info! What a great idea! I had just left a great interview and hopped into a White Cab. Then the recruiter called so I did not even realize it was missing until after I was dropped off. I can’t believe how upset I am and feel so lost, because there are sooo many cab companies out there and the best I can describe is that the cab was white. This research you have done will be a great start! I know I can buy a new camera, my I can’t buy back my pics:-( Good luck to you!
What a fantastic idea, thank you! Your site proved helpful to tracking down the cab company I lost my ID in, still no luck on the ID but without your post I wouldn’t have had a starting place.
God bless you for doing this. thank you.
This is great, thanks a ton
You are such a thoughtful person. This is indeed very helpful. Thank you so much.
P.
This is the best idea ever! Thanks for doing this. I hope I can find my phone now!
Very helpful for a starting place…now if I can count on honest passengers and honest cabbies, maybe I’ll get my wedding band back!
Hello! I lost my black wallet while riding in one of your taxis last night going from wrigleyville to the Ogilvie train station around 930-10 pm last night 6/11. I’m hoping posting this will help!!!
Hi,
I lost my Canon Video Camera on Monday night June 21, 2010.
I took a yellow cab from Midway Airport to Oak Park.
It was between 7 and 8 PM.
The Camera was in a black nylon case with accessories.
The camera memory and extra memory cards contain video of a once in
a lifetime family event.
I am offering a reward of $200 dollars for the return of the camera/Cards.
Thanks
Anthony
How very thoughtful of you to turn your misfortune into an act of kindness. This info was very helpful to me. Lost my camera in a cab and I too did not notice the cab # or name only that it was white. The camera is not of any value but the pics mean alot to me. Thank you.
I REALLY want to thank you for this website as well. It helped me find the cab company i was looking for. I came to Chicago to enjoy a weekend with some friends. Well as it goes, i left my wallet in the taxi. I have alot of things in it, as everyone usually does but the catch with mine is my Father, whom has passed away, left me a couple things to carry with me in my wallet
Very sentimental to me. And i lost it…I have called the cab company thanks to this Very Helpful website and contacted a operator by the #23. He stood amongst everyone and went the extra mile to connect me with an actual persons voicemail instead of transferring me to a voice operated recording. Thank you #23!
Yay! That’s what I like to hear!