We understand that finding a cab driver can be a difficult challenge. Not only are there so many taxis and sedan transportation companies to choose from, you never know how reliable their services will be. We feel that a good understanding of how most Taxi companies work and how their drivers earn their living will help you find the right taxi company as well as an excellent driver.
Most taxi drivers lease their cars from the parent company. This means that a driver must work 12 hours or more each day in order to make a living because he or she makes nothing until the lease is fully paid. Of course, a taxi driver must also cover their own gas expenses, so it is not uncommon for the proceeds from the first several days in a given week to go directly to lease payments and gas. With only a couple of days left in the week to make actual pay, it is easy to see why most cab drivers must work seven days a week in order to survive.
The strain of always being on the go, along with the clientele that most taxi drivers must deal with are key reasons that most taxi companies experience an extremely high turnover. With the taxi companies willing to put any driver in a car as long as the lease is paid, passengers are not always getting a well qualified driver. Furthermore, a driver is not necessarily an expert at navigating the complexities of Tucson's streets and may not know about special circumstances unique to Tucson that could make a trip considerably longer than originally anticipated.
Here are some key criteria to help you when you are searching for a safe, reliable, and affordable Tucson transportation provider:
-Is the taxi or car clean?
A good cab driver will take the time to make sure that their car is clean at all times.
-Does the driver open the door for you?
If the driver has the opportunity to open your door, this small gesture should always be extended to passengers.
-Does the driver work regular hours?
If the driver tells you that they work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, they may not be the best option due to a lack of attention to driving or an unwillingness to accommodate your needs.
-What is the driver's appearance?
This not only refers to the way that they look, but also whether or not they act as if they are interested in providing great service.
-Can you request a driver specifically?
Sometimes it may be necessary or desirable to call the same driver on multiple occasions, and you should consider this a requirement.
-Is the driver you get consistent?
It is important that drivers provide a consistent level of service to passengers at all times. This includes being on time!
A successful answer to these questions will leave you with the best taxi or sedan transportation experience in Tucson.
What makes our company different from our many taxi and sedan transportation competitors in Tucson?
-We offer Up-Front Pricing!
You will always know how much your ride will be before you get in the car.
-We care about our drivers.
We offer our drivers discounted leases on slow days and always work with our drivers to ensure that they want to stay with us.
-We hate dirty cars.
Visit our (LINK) car washes page to see how many times our meticulous drivers have washed their cars just this week!
-We will tell you exactly when your driver will arrive, every time.
Our state of the art technology systems ensure our arrival times within a 5 minute margin of error.
-We provide direct extensions to all of our drivers.
There's no need to worry about not getting the exact driver that you want, every time.
-We have a dress code.
Our drivers are expected to present themselves as professionals at all times. This includes their attire and their attitude.
We hope that this information has been helpful and that you will give us the opportunity to be your preferred transportation company. Call us today!
