Tricks for Taxies
A person while traveling through taxies should be aware of all the tips and tricks to save money, time and his details. Some local taxi drivers over charge or apply tricks on new customers to have some extra cash. For example taxis in Greenhithe don’t overcharge their customers.
Whereas Dartford Cabs are famous to charge their customers a way too much against the ethics.Some tips and tricks are listed below to play smart as a traveler.
Whereas Dartford Cabs are famous to charge their customers a way too much against the ethics.Some tips and tricks are listed below to play smart as a traveler.
Act as a local resident
Being aware from the maps and routes is a big plus when it comes to travelling. A cab driver is likely to act fair if he gets an idea of his customer being a local resident. One can simply have a look on Google maps that on which route he is going to travel. And by doing this a person can avoid being cheated by cab drivers who usually chose a long way to the destination which is reachable by a short route. This practice of taxi drivers is often practiced for earning extra cash.
Keeping the change
The traveler is more likely not have change with him and taxi drivers being aware of this situation act smart. They are most likely to tell their customers that they don’t have change and in this situation passenger is forced to pay some extra cash. Keeping some coins in the pocket can save you some cash.
Being knowledgeable
Drivers may charge some extra charges for particular services like extra luggage, more passengers and fees etc. Traveler must know some common rules and regulations of a cab company in order to save his time and cash.
Strictly Confidential
Some drivers may act as loyal, frank and trustworthy to gain your trust in order to get some of your confidential details. He may ask random questions which doesn’t sound creepy to you but alternatively they are about your details. Known to this trick, one has to be aware of all conversations of these types in order to keep away from some bad incident.
Avoid credit cards
Carrying plastic money e.g. credit cards can make you lose some cash as most of the companies charge a transaction fee over transferring cash.
Awareness of do’s and don’ts
It is more than important to have a look at the dash board to have an idea of gas, to note the registration number of taxi and to have a little chat about driving license just to make sure that the driver you are traveling with is legally eligible to drive you through every destination and nips and buds.
Cross checking Receipts
If a person has taken prepaid cab service to reach his destination, he is provided a receipt at the start of the trip or at the end of the trip. This travelling receipt carrying all the details about the tri and its fare has to be cross checked whether you are being over or mischarged.
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