"Is hiring a taxi more complicated than flagging one down?" asks Palm Beach Transportation Group's Cullan Meathe

Taxis can be a veritable lifeline, says Cullan Meathe of Palm Beach Transportation Group

, part of Yellow Cab Service Corporation of Florida. People living in or visiting a major city or one without extensive, convenient public transport rely on the convenience of taxis. In many cities and towns, local residents find operating their own cars means a constant hassle trying to find parking spots, paying exorbitant fees in parking structures and dealing with other drivers. Traveling around by taxi is a far better solution for them, when they want simple transportation to and from home, work, entertainment, shopping, school, doctors appointments, recreational activities and the airport in a no-stress, on-time, respectful manner. Taxi drivers also can be a source of valuable information for business people and tourists who are strangers to the area.

So, you need to hire a taxi? There are several ways to get one from flagging one down on the street, waiting in line at a designated taxi stand in high traffic areas, to pre-arranging one, calling for one, or reserving one online. Some city dwellers boast of their individual techniques for successfully hailing a cab at a busy intersection.

How do you know that the company is reliable, reputable, the drivers polite and on time, and the vehicles well maintained and clean?

According to Palm Beach Transportation's Meathe, you should choose a company with a sufficient sized fleet of vehicles, so that there will be one readily available when you need it. Can it accommodate the number of people in your group, particularly if they are carrying luggage with them? Do the company's drivers have excellent safety records? When you contact the firm, how are you treated on the phone and is it responsive online if you are a regular passenger? Do you or anyone traveling with you have physical disabilities?

If you are getting a taxi from a hotel, airport, restaurant or retail store, ask the concierge or information desk or even the restaurant about which taxi companies are reliable. Call ahead and book one if possible it eliminates a lot of the stress of trying to flag a taxi down.

As the old adage says, you get what you pay for. Not all taxi companies provide the same level of service. Ask the driver or the taxi stand operator what will be the approximate cost of the trip, if this includes bridge tolls and how payment will be accepted. At the Palm Beach Transportation Group, our dispatch staff and taxi drivers will provide that information when asked.

Factor into your planning what time you need to be at your destination, in case there is an unexpected traffic tie-up. That is also a good reason to look for a company that is located reasonably close by. Find out if the company's policy is to contact you immediately if the driver will be delayed.

Use commonsense when getting into a taxi. Take note of the driver's name, ID and photograph and the company's name and code number. If the driver seems distracted, tired or under the influence of alcohol or medication, it is better to climb back out and wait for another cab. Speak up if the driver is speeding or careless. Palm Beach Transportation Group has stringent guidelines for acceptable behavior of our drivers and will take appropriate action on complaints from customers. Your safety and comfort are of utmost importance to us. For that reason, we are the only taxi service in Jacksonville equipped with an on-board camera system for the safety of both the drive and the passenger.

You expect the taxi company service to be reliable. As an example, Palm Beach Transportation Group is also the home of Yellow Cab taxi services and Metro Cars luxury sedan and limousine service. We have more than 50 years experience in the transportation industry and are the oldest and more reputable company in this industry serving South Florida's east coast. To be able to effectively do this, we utilize GPS/AVL with computerized dispatching. This allows us to track and locate any vehicle with outstanding accuracy. We insist on quality throughout our whole operation and value our business reputation.

So, the next time you want to hire a taxi whether you use the arm stretched out at the busy intersection technique, or you call for one - remember to do a little homework first and exercise some commonsense.

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"Is hiring a taxi more complicated than flagging one down?" asks Palm Beach Transportation Group's Cullan Meathe

By: John Smith

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