Taxi services are very beneficial to travelers at new places but the selection of right taxi service is very important. Travelers always should choose a reputed and certified taxi services. Present days taxi services are getting popularity due to many facilities being offered.
Always give preference to certified taxi services, they provide licensed taxi driver with the vehicle. Before closing or getting into the taxi check the license of vehicle and driver
(driver’s license should include his photo). Never compromise to use the unlicensed taxi services as it is very harmful to the travelers.
If you have pre-booked the taxi service, check the car number, driver details, ask the details about the arrival timings of taxi and duration of the traveling. If you are traveling by taxi better to send a text message to your friend or family member about the traveling details including the taxi details and driver’s details.
Don’t share the taxi with a stranger because it is risky some times, if any one is there inside the taxi, avoid that taxi, always travel with well known people. Always prefer to sit in a back seat behind the driver, observe the driver, always keep an eye contact with the driver. If you are in a taxi carry a mobile phone in your hand, if you get any trouble from the driver send an information to the emergency number.
Before going to a place know about the details of the route like specific routes or specific stops. If you know the route you cannot be cheated by the taxi driver. Before using the taxi service ask the hotel boy or someone about the distance to destination and traveling fare. Always pay right fare to the taxi service, if they demand for more send the information to the police.