Even owning a car, you may still find a taxi useful. Especially in big cities it becomes a much more comfortable way to get around — no need to look for parking. Modernising the way transport services are delivered, today taxis can be ordered in many ways. Which are most popular?
Driving through the city in rush hour is no dream task for many drivers. Professional taxi companies with experienced drivers often help out. Increasingly we can use additional services from them - ask for shopping delivery, prescription pickup, or schedule regular intercity rides. Many corporations offer attractive discounts for specific booking methods. So how do we order a taxi most conveniently today?
Traditional — by phone
We move around the city in many ways: public transport, private car, bicycle, on foot. But sometimes we need a taxi driver. With heavy traffic and no buses we want, or our private car at the mechanic, the taxi is the best solution. Phone is still the most common way to contact the driver. Many people prefer it especially when they want to order a non-standard service like shopping delivery, prescription pickup, or jump-starting a car with jump leads. Then we need to give all the details and it's best done by phone, to make sure we don't miss anything important. By phone we also book service for a specific event — ordering a taxi to drive guests home from a birthday at a restaurant, a wedding reception, or a meet-up with friends. It's an ideal solution for companies wanting to emphasise their prestige by offering rides home for business meeting or conference participants.
Tech for everyone
Taxi companies try to keep up with changing trends. They offer card payment, contactless via phone or watch, even ordering through social media. But the fast-growing trend today is booking a taxi through the company website or a phone app. Using the website you can quickly book a car while still at work or on the go. Give your phone number, pickup address, time, passenger count, luggage and pet info, and payment method, and within moments you have a car waiting. Apps are also becoming a hit — book a taxi during a business meeting or social event. There you can order a specific car type (for big groups), track ride history, and one-click rebook the same trip. This saves time and unlocks attractive discounts and promotions.