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Thursday, January 10, 2013

The Role Of Taxi Cabs

By Bucky Goodwin


A taxi cab is a type of vehicle meant for hiring. The owner of the motor vehicle is always contacted before the car starts operating. These cars in most cases are bought with the aim of generating income. They usually have certain distinguishing features that make them to fit the purpose. Taxi cabs in most countries are meant to be the cheap ones since they wear out very first. It is always rare to find luxurious vehicles such as the Range Rovers doing this business

Public hire vehicle is a type of taxi that is specifically used in the streets. The owners of the vehicle always direct the driver not to drive past the streets. The cars are always meant for short distance journeys specifically within town. They can be used to carry luggage from a bus station to another vehicle terminal. They also carry goods from a wholesale to a shop or bus station. The vehicles are always very many and provide reliable services.

Taxi buses are another type of taxi. It is always operating in a certain route and has certain destinations. In these cases the cars are meant for independent passengers. These cabs do not change their routes whatever the matter. The owners always prefer their taxis to use a smooth and good route to avoid damages. Drivers also avoid routes that have big vehicles such as trucks on daily basis. These trucks can cause serious accidents. In such vehicles a turn boy is required to do the fare collection.

Limousines are one of the latest models. The vehicles are fashionable and luxurious. These ones are meant for those who are thought as being of class. Their hiring fee is high hence not everyone can hire them. The vehicles are always hired for a specific duration. They must be booked early enough for them to be serviced well before they can be used. They can be used in occasions such as weddings and funerals.

Those who use wheel chairs are privileged since some taxis are made in such a way that they can accommodate them. They have a certain cabin that the wheelchair is positioned and held with a certain belt. Passengers are assisted to enter the car through a lift. They are modified to be very comfortable for these people. Such cars are very few in town and can only accommodate one wheel chaired person with other able people. Passengers have to wait for quite a long time before they can get one.

Drivers are always under instructions during their work. The vehicles are connected to a certain radio station or cell phone. It helps in directing the driver and also connects to the owner of the car. In case there is a customer the driver is informed the exact place to pick them. Drivers cannot risk extending their trip since they are penalized. They are also not allowed to carry any passenger by the road.

Drivers have to be qualified and have a driving license. They are to be certified by the Board of Drivers for them to be allowed to drive in public. This tries to reduce the chances of accidents that might occur. The vehicles are also supposed to be licensed and serviced before they are allowed to be in the road. This is the best way to ensure that the vehicles are of a good state.

Taxi cabs are very useful in emergency cases such as when someone is sick. They are considered as private since passengers are allowed to hire them as a family or as an individual. They have been of benefit especially when passengers have a lot of luggage to carry.






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