Safety Tips For Using A Taxi While Traveling Alone

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Safety Tips For Using A Taxi While Traveling Alone

1 October 2015
 Categories: Travel, Blog


Regardless of whether you are traveling for business or pleasure, going to any new city by yourself can be exciting but also a little unsettling. Even if you are a seasoned pro at the travel game and take precautions to keep yourself safe, some people overlook the need to be vigilant when it comes to one area: the taxi ride. Here are three ways to ensure that the taxi you are about to hail belongs to a reputable company and will get you to your destination quickly and safely.

Look For Driver Credentials Inside And Bail If Necessary

All reputable taxi companies put their driver's credentials on prominent display inside the cab, usually on the back of the front seat. This should include a photo ID. If you ever get into a cab and a quick scan shows that there are no credentials in clear view, tell the driver something came up and get out of the taxi. A lack of credentials doesn't mean something bad is going to happen, but it's better to be safe than sorry.

Pair Up With Another Traveler When You Can

Even if you are traveling by yourself, you will likely run into other travelers at your hotel or by the taxi stand. Strike up a conversation and try to find someone who is going the same direction that you are. See if you can share a cab with someone. Even when traveling alone, it's still possible to use the old adage of "strength in numbers" to your advantage. Doing this might actually save both you and the other person time if your destination is the same because you won't have to wait for two different cabs to drive by.

Research A Reputable Company In Advance And Put Their Info In Your Phone

The best way to ensure that you get a safe taxi experience every time is to find a great local taxi company in the city that you'll be in before you actually get there. Look for a company with positive reviews and few complaints. Put their number into your speed dial on your phone and you are set.

As long as you stick with this company throughout the duration of your trip, you will have the peace of mind of knowing that you will always be getting a reliable driver.

Using a taxi is almost always a positive experience. These drivers are professionals who care about getting you to your destination on time. But when traveling alone, it can't hurt to be a little extra cautious. Find out here how to go about locating a taxi service in your area.

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