Just launched in Chicago, this free service takes the clumsy and awkward dispatcher conversations out of the cab-ordering equation, allowing you to simply text your pickup location to their number (777CAB) and await your car, during which time you can text "STATUS" to discern your ride's ETA, though don't be surprised when the response comes back "TOTES LUVS NU PINE TREE CAR FRESHENERS! LMAO!".

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Get the lowdown on the whole operation at GoFastCab.com