Catchword: hogan

Filed under: English, Automobiles & Transportation

Part of speech: n.

Quotation: No-Load The failure of a passenger to take a cab they ordered resulting in lost income for the driver and a delay in service for other passengers. It is frowned upon by the company. In Milwaukee and Chicago, this is also referred to as a “hogan,” in honor of Charles B. Hogan, the first Operations Manager of Chicago Yellow Cab.

Article or document title:
“Taxi Speak” (URL)

Article, document, publication, web site:
Union Cab

Publishing location:
Madison, Wisc.

Date of publication:
Feb. 8, 2005

This catchword has yet to be researched.