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Some tips to help you travel safely by Taxi Cab in Airdrie

We understand that life doesn't stop because the virus has arrived, you will still need to get from A to B. Here are some tips to keep in mind while traveling by taxi cab over the coming few weeks. We're still accepting the booking, and we have a team of drivers available to pick you up!

 If you have to travel, we recommend traveling by taxi, public transport may be busy and can leave you in a vulnerable position. At this time, we need to stay apart and stand strong together.

Here are some tips to help you travel safely by Taxi Cab 

1. Open the door using a tissue or sleeve (or wear disposal gloves during your taxi ride)

2. When entering or exiting a taxi try not to directly touch any surface if at all possible.

3. Sit in the back seat.

4. If you are traveling alone, sit directly behind the taxi driver. If traveling with 1 other passenger, make sure you're both sitting in the back and both sitting at the windows to try to create as much of a distance as possible.

5. Ask permission to slightly open the cab window

6. Just ask your taxi driver can you open your window; this will create a draft that will air out the taxi.

7. Cover your mouth while coughing/sneezing

(Cough into your elbow where possible and also carry Kleenex tissues for sneezing.)

If you do use Kleenex tissue while in active taxi ride please do dispose of them at a safe place.

We recommend our passengers to wear a mask during their taxi ride, from beginning to the end of the taxi ride. For your safety and our safety.

8. Pay by card and try to avoid pay cash

–Avoid cash transactions where possible and pay by card. Try using contactless payments (we accept all major cards)

If you aren't feeling well please don't travel.

 It is as simple as that if you're not well just stay at home and take rest. If you have any concerns, check out the Gov Of Canada Public Health website for more information.

 Most common symptoms of COVID-19

fever

dry cough

tiredness

 The health and safety of our drivers, staff, and passengers is our main priority. If you would like to book an Airdrie Taxi Cabs

Call us on (403) 809-5353 Or go on our website to make an online reservation.

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Why online taxi booking is better than hailing a taxi?

Technology has drastically changed people’s lives. Internet and the use of gadgets have become a primary need for everyone. It has made a major improvement in people’s lives in every aspect. For example: from receiving a bank service to booking a taxi from home. You can perform every transaction from one click on your mobile phone browsing internet. Meanwhile, the way we use transportation has also changed these days. We can easily track public vehicles location as well as can book taxi cabs beforehand whereas; few years back  we didn’t have that kind of facility.

Nowadays, everyone seems to be tight on their schedule and doesn’t have time to go around wasting any time. So, why not book a cab online instead of chasing down the taxi on the street?  This kind of thought comes in everyone’s mind, right. Let’s look at the safety measures, which methods are safe? Like, getting into a taxi without knowing anything about a driver or getting to know everything you need to know about the driver and the company he has been working for, with the reviews he has got from previous customers.

On the other hand, getting into a random taxi on the street is also an option when you don’t have internet access or when you are in a place where there is no network.

In case you are using a random taxi, there are few things you should always be aware of:

Check the real-time GPS Tracking, which enables you to track the vehicle en route to your location.

Check for a taxi plate on the rear bumper of the vehicle to verify that it is a licensed taxi.

Be aware to take note of the taxi number, company or color of the vehicle.

Knowing this information will help you track down lost items. Or you can send the above information to your close friends or families in case of other unexpected incidents.

Here are some advantages of online booking over hailing taxi:

Instead of chasing taxi on street, you can save your time booking a cab online.

You can check the details of the driver beforehand.

The taxi can pick you from your place or where ever you have given your pick-up location.

You will get to know about the charge ride or fare estimation in advance.

Taxi companies provide a discount to their regular customers as well.           

Pre-booking before holidays and rush hours can save you a penny.

Well, we all have been in a kind of situation where we don’t get taxis during rainy and snowy days. And sometimes it’s not safe to take a taxi especially when you are drunk or during the night. Therefore, even for safety measures, people don’t want to risk their valuable life in the hand of a stranger.

Now and then, there is news of random taxi assault.” According to the news published on global news Canada, a man was assaulted by a taxi cab driver on 10th May 2019 in Calgary. The man was found by police in a life-threatening condition. And, it is said that the man had multiple injuries “whereas, there is news where the driver is being assaulted by the rider. In that case, don’t you think everyone should be responsible for their actions? Of course, either we are using a taxi via an online portal or receiving randomly one should always be self-aware and prepare for any kind of circumstance. Also, one should always remain calm and shouldn’t be violent towards other parties.

There are many benefits for booking a taxi online over hailing in the streets. Even after going through all these points, it’s the sole decision of a person whether they choose the first or the second. Any option you prefer should provide you with a safe and secure ride.

If you are in Airdrie while searching for a pre-booking taxi for city tours, airport pickup or any other taxi service, you can give us a call at any hour. Our dispatcher is ready to receive your call on (403)809-5353 and book your taxi any time you want. Besides, visit our blog for more important tips on a safe ride.