Skylark To Expand Capacity as Airlines Shrink.

Skylark Airport Express and its subsidiary DFW Airport Express have expanded capacity on the regularly scheduled Wichita Falls, Texas to DFW Airport shuttles. Our local airport has had the number of flights to and from DFW Airport reduced to 3 per day. This is causing a problem for customers who have to make connections at DFW Airport. Skylark will double capacity on all of its early morning runs beginning in October 2008. Skylark has operated a shared ride ground shuttle service between Wichita Falls, TX and DFW Airport for more than 25 years. For more information CLICK HERE or visit www.GoSkylark.com.

ROAD TO THE CURE

Skylark Taxi and Airport Express was proud to serve as the presenting sponsor for the 2008 MDA "Road to the Cure" Car Show in Wichita Falls. More than sixty antique, custom, hot rods and classics entered with more than $5,000.00 being raised for Jerry's Kids. The event was a huge success and Skylark looks forward to participating next year. If you would like to be added to the mailing list for the 2009 show, please visit www.skylarktaxi.com.

Happy 4th of July 2008

Join Skylark Taxi and all our friends at Sheppard Air Force Base for a wonderful celebration of the 4th of July. This year's event features food, games for the whole family, flyovers, live music, the always popular and exciting Tops in Blue at 8:00 p.m. and an outstanding fireworks display at 10:00 p.m. Don't Miss It.



Notice: the City of Wichita Falls Transit system will be closed on July 4th, July 5th and July 6th... only the Sheppard Express will be running...... make sure to call Skylark Taxi early to avoid increased waiting times...... or book online at http://www.goskylark.com/.



Have a great weekend.

What's Hot and What's NOT...

Every weekend it is the same story..... thousands of passengers asking us the same questions:

• What is happening in Wichita Falls?
• What is there to do here?
• What are the best nightclubs for dancing, bands, etc.
• What movies are showing and where....

Now thanks to The News Mirror, it is easy to "find out before you go out." The News Mirror, Wichita Falls free weekly newspaper is now online at www.thenewsmirror.com. You can find out everything about the local scene all at one place. Check it out and have fun.

www.goskylark.com.

Skylark Taxi to Phase In Rate Increase

Skylark Taxi will begin to phase in a fuel surcharge that was authorized by the City of Wichita Falls on July 1, 2008. For more information visit www.goskylark.com or read Skylark's latest press release-

Skylark Taxi to Phase in Rate Increase.

BEAR House Arrest

DJs from 4 different radio stations, including THE BEAR's Vicki Vox, are forced to live together and broadcast their shows, from a house at a secret location in Texoma for 2 weeks...
Hear and see what happens on 104 THE BEAR or at Skylark Taxi

ALSO see how the crew at HOT103 is doing living with THEIR coworkers.........

Skylark's Birthday Bash

Skylark Taxi held our first birthday celebration with an open house on Sunday June 8, 2008. We were thrilled with the turn out as more than 150 people stopped by to wish us a Happy Birthday. Each guest received a bottle of Texas Blush produced by the Wichita Falls Vineyards and Winery, www.wichitafallsvineyardsandwinery.com. The brisket and fixins prepared by our very own Mr. Richard Frye was a huge hit with all of our guests as were the two beautiful handcrafted birthday cakes created by Benny Daniel of Masterpiece Cakes. Skylark brand founder Lera Dwyer and her husband were on hand and brought pictures showing the construction of the depot that Skylark now occupies. A great time was had by all and Skylark Taxi is looking forward to a great 2nd year. Skylark Van Service, our DFW Airport Express Shuttle Division, has been in continuous service for 26 years.

Skylark Taxi Has a Birthday

Skylark Taxi turned one year old on June 4, 2008. WOW, What a year it has been. On June 4, 2007 there were three cab companies serving Wichita Falls and Sheppard Air Force Base.... now there are two. We ran 4 calls on our first day of operations.... now we run more than 10,000 per month. On our first day, 7 people rode in our cabs, since then more than 180,000 people have been a passenger in one of Skylark's taxicabs..... and we are still growing. A big "THANK YOU" goes out to all of our loyal customers, our drivers, our mechanics, our office staff and our dispatchers, without you we would never have made it this far. We continue to improve our dispatch center with many customers using their cell phone to access our website and place their requests for service online. Check it out at www.goskylark.com. We are looking forward to an even bigger second year. Thanks again for making us number one in North Texas.

Taxicabs to Forego Rate Increase

The City of Wichita Falls has authorized local taxicab companies to raise their rates by ten cents per mile during the second quarter of 2008. The rate increase is tied to the increasing costs of gasoline. However, Skylark Taxi, operator of Wichita Falls' largest fleet of taxicabs, says that it will not raise its prices and will continue to provide service at the previous rate. Skylark Vice President Candice Darnell stated, "Fuel is not the only commodity that is experiencing price increases. Our customers are facing rising costs across the board and we simply are not yet prepared to burden our customers with another increase. Many of our customers depend on us for all of their transportation needs and ten cents per mile can have a real impact on their budget."

Skylark Expands Again.

Skylark received permission from the Wichita Falls City Council to increase its fleet by another ten taxicabs. Candice Darnell, Skylark's Senior Vice President stated "We should have the additional cars on the streets within 60 days." Skylark now operates the largest taxicab operation in North Texas. The company is transporting approximately 4,000 people per week in the Wichita Falls area. Customer service remains the company's primary focus. The company plans to launch its own marketing division in April 2008 and will offer advertisers some excellent opportunities to reach their target audience.

Skylark Inks Deal with Presidential Ending Competition

In a definitive agreement reached between Presidential Transportation and Skylark’s parent, Texhoma Transportation Inc., Skylark will be acquiring substantially all of the assets of Presidential Taxi and DFW Airport Express. Prezo Incorporated’s existing taxicab franchise granted by the City of Wichita Falls as well as its vehicle permits will be returned to the Wichita Falls City Council in the near future. Presidential Taxi and DFW Airport Express will both cease operations on Thursday January 24, 2008.

Both Skylark and Presidential have taken the necessary steps to insure that all Presidential Taxi and DFW Airport Express customers will be well cared for. “The two companies are working closely together in order to make a smooth transition and a seamless experience for our customers,” stated Mr. Wade, President of Presidential. Customers calling Presidential Taxi for a ride will find Skylark Taxi answering the phone and Skylark taxicabs ready to provide service. “We have a system set up that we hope will avoid confusion,” added Candice Darnell of Skylark Taxi. Mrs. Darnell went on to say that “Handicap Express and Medical Transport customers that reach Skylark by accident will be automatically referred to Handicap Express by Skylark’s staff.”

For the complete text of this news release please visit www.goskylark.com/latestrelease.htm

Dinner Impossible?

Wednesday, January 23rd at 9:00 PM CST the Food Network will air the "Dinner Impossible" episode filmed here at Sheppard AFB on September 22nd 2007 at Sheppard's Celebration of the Air Force's 60th Anniversary. This will be the first airing of the event. Re-airings will occur on the Food Network on Jan 24th at midnight CST and Feb 2nd at 2PM CST.
For those who may not have attended the event, Chef Robert Irvine and his crew were given 10 hours to feed 1,000 members of Sheppard Air Force Base and surrounding community members. This episode will provide an opportunity for the nation to see the world-class training operation that is Sheppard AFB and the support given Sheppard/Air Force by the area communities.

Keep the Goal in View

Skylark staff members attended the Wichita Falls annual Dr. Martin Luther King Prayer and Scholarship Breakfast on Saturday January 19, 2008. This year's theme was "Keep the Goal in View." With more than 800 people in attendance, the event was a huge success. The tireless efforts of Wichita Falls City Council Member Dorothy Roberts-Burns were clearly in evidence. Councilor Burns brought together a diverse group of Wichitans and raised substantial funds for future scholarships. Key note speaker, U.S. District Judge Vicki Miles-LaGrange, read a personal letter to Dr. King filled with the memories of the past, the realities of the present and the hopes of the future. Skylark was proud to play a small role in this important event.

Happy New Year

Happy New Year to all of our friends from Skylark Taxi. 2008 looks to be a great year for Skylark. As the largest cab company in town we will be quickly expanding our fleet to provide even better service to our community. We will also be adding alternative fuel vehicles to our fleet in 2008 as well as some new and interesting cars, like our newest PT Cruiser taxicab. You should even look for a convertible Skylark Taxicab to hit the streets in the Spring of Oh-Eight. We have some wild specials planned for the upcoming year and can't wait to get started.