Metered city cabs run from the Main Terminal curb
Allied Taxicabs works the Main Terminal at Mobile Regional Airport (MOB), picking up at the public arrivals curb outside baggage claim. Look for standard city taxis in the general pickup lane; there’s no separate rideshare-style staging area or app check-in point for these cars.
Allied runs on standard meter rates within Mobile County, so short hops of 5–7 miles to west Mobile usually land in the $18–$25 range before tip, while runs into downtown Mobile at 20–25 miles tend to come in closer to $40–$55 depending on traffic and lights along Airport Boulevard and I-65. Ask the driver for a ballpark before you load bags if you need a budget check.
Service is typically on-call rather than constantly queued; outside Main Terminal arrivals, you may or may not see an Allied Taxi already waiting when a bank of flights hits between 2:00 pm and 5:00 pm. If you land after 10:00 pm, call ahead from the plane or as soon as you step into the baggage claim area so a cab can line up by the time your bag shows on the carousel.
Allied drivers generally accept major credit cards along with cash, but at a small-field airport like MOB, machines go offline often enough that it’s smart to confirm card acceptance before you close the door. For expense reports, ask for a printed or handwritten receipt with the airport name, date, and total fare clearly written.
Step-by-step: catching Allied Taxicabs at MOB
- 1. Land at Mobile Regional Airport and follow signs to baggage claim in the Main Terminal.
- 2. Collect checked bags from the single carousel area near the main exit doors.
- 3. Use your phone to call Allied Taxicabs if you don’t see a cab already at the curb outside baggage claim.
- 4. Step out to the public arrivals curb; stand near the marked taxi pickup zone by the center doors.
- 5. Confirm estimated fare and payment method with the driver before loading luggage into the trunk.
- 6. On arrival, check the meter total, pay, and request a receipt with “MOB” noted for your records.
One tip: build a 10–15 minute buffer into your schedule in case you have to wait for a cab to reach the Main Terminal from elsewhere in Mobile.