SANTA ANA, CA – John Wayne Airport Yellow Cab Service, a joint venture comprised of three taxicab companies, began serving as the provider of taxicab service for John Wayne Airport (JWA) effective 2:25 p.m. today.

"Airport staff made every effort to ensure a seamless transition for our patrons during this adjustment period," said Alan L. Murphy, Airport Director. "The commencement of service by the new operator went as planned and was completed quickly with no disruption to the traveling public."

Since March of 2000, American Livery, Inc, dba American Taxi has been the sole provider of taxi service at JWA. American Taxi filed for bankruptcy in April of 2001 and JWA received notice that American Taxi would cease operations effective today.

As part of a contingency plan, the Airport Director was granted authority by the Orange County Board of Supervisors to execute an interim agreement with JWA Yellow Cab. The new operator was the third-rated firm on the slate from the March 2000 Request for Proposal process and is a joint venture comprised of Yellow Cab of North Orange County, Inc., Taxi Systems, Inc., dba Fiesta Taxi and Cabco Yellow, Inc., dba California Yellow Cab. The interim agreement will be for a period of six months. At that time the County will review various options.