Taxicab vs. Limo Service

There are times when a person or group doesn’t want to drive their own car. This can be for a variety of reasons including that they are out of town and don’t know the area, they flew into town and don’t have a rental vehicle or they are having a special event. Shuttle services, taxicab rides and limousines are all options for out-of-town or out of the ordinary transportation. Here are some things to consider regarding each mode of transport:

- Shuttle service: A shuttle service comes in a variety of possibilities. Airports have shuttles that take passengers from parking lots to airline drop off points. Some of the larger upscale hotels offer this service to their guests as a part of their welcoming plan. Small towns without major airports often operate vans that take passengers to and from the larger urban airports in the vicinity. These vehicles may charge a set fee per person, if it is a for-profit business, or can be free if it is connected with an airport or hotel.

- Taxicabs: Taxicabs can be hailed twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. They are wonderful for emergencies and relatively short distances. This type of vehicle can be a pricey option for longer distances, however. Fees are charged for every mile driven and there are times when the driver takes the longest route possible with their unsuspecting customer paying the expensive tab. There are often additional fees tacked on, such as minimums, fuel surcharges, etc. On the positive side, taxi drivers are often adept at dealing with traffic snarls and knowing the layout of the city.

- Limo Service: There are various reasons to hire a limo service. It can be a full stretch limousine to travel to a senior prom in, or one to transport a newly married bride and groom to their honeymoon suites across town. It could also be an impressive vehicle such as a stretch Hummer to take around a traveling group of businessmen and women. Sometimes these limos are used for very practical manners, such as airport transport. Various sized cars or vans are available to take a family of travelers to the airport along with their luggage. Preparing for a big vacation can be exciting yet stressful. With a skilled chauffeur at the wheel, the relaxation can begin as soon as you pull out of the driveway. Toting bags, parking car and dashing to the gate on your own? No thank you, hiring a calm ride can get your trip off to the right start. Another popular reason for hiring a limo service these days is to have a traveling party-on-wheels as the driver carts a band of merry makers to the local dance clubs and bars. Everyone can imbibe in their favorite beverages without getting behind a wheel later in the evening. The city streets will be safer if your celebration participants are driven home by a sober chauffeur.

Shuttles, taxicabs, or a limo service can all meet a person’s or group’s transportation needs.