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ST. LOUIS, MO (KTVI)– There are many cab app companies out there, but are they offering you the safest service?

St. Louis becomes the first U.S. city to approve an app-based car service.

After the St. Louis Taxi Cab Commission approved the certification process which ensures the app’s service will be regulated.

All cars and drivers are licensed, insured, have undergone back ground checks and the drivers avoid price gouging under the Carmel Limousine Mobile App Service.

Carmel Limo services cabs and specialty cars throughout 310 cities around the world including 152 here in the U.S., as well as St. Louis city and St. Louis County.  You can start using the app March 3rd.