From JumboTaxy.com, which provides transportation to and from Tokyo and Saitama and other areas in Japan as well as to and from airports, we would like to introduce the features and key points for distinguishing between a hired car and a taxi.
Hire and Taxi, their respective features (Hire = Chauffeur-driven car):.
At first glance, hired cars and taxis look similar. However, there are significant differences in the situations in which they are used and the services they provide.
Check out the details in the table below.
| Item | hired cars | taxis |
|---|---|---|
| 1. type of business | By reservation only / Private car | Pick up on the street/ In front of the station/ Reservation |
| 2. Fare structure | Fixed rate/Pre-quote | Distance/ Hourly |
| 3. Service details | Luxury/ Special hospitality | Easy to use/For daily use |
| 4. Examples of use | Special Occasions / Business, etc. | Commuting/ Daily Transportation |
| 5. Driver characteristics | Professionals with a heart for hospitality | Professionals with geography and road knowledge |
| 6. Vehicle Type | Luxury Cars / Luxurious Interiors | Practical/Variety of car models |
| 7. Color | Calming Shades | Bright and prominent shades |
| 8. Lamp: | None (simple if any) | Something bright to let people know you are open for business |
| 9. Ride comfort | Luxurious/ Quiet/ Relaxing | Ease of use/ General |
| 10. Opening and closing doors | Driver support | Mostly automatic |
| 11. Impressions from surroundings | Prestigious/Special | Everyday/ Familiar |
| 12. Payment method | Advance payment (Actual costs to be paid after the fact) | Settlement on the spot |
Point Explanation:
1. type of business:
Hired cars are rented by the hour and must be reserved in advance. The vehicle and driver must be at a specified time and place, but can be flexible to meet your needs. Cabs, on the other hand, are readily available on the street or at cab waiting areas.
2. Fare structure:
Hired cars are charged at a predetermined rate, so there are no surprises (actual costs for toll roads/parking lots, etc., are charged after the fact). Cabs are calculated by meter and vary depending on the time and distance used.
3. Services:
In a hired car, you will receive a luxury vehicle and an experienced driver who will serve you and treat you well. Hospitality is a service that requires more proactivity than customer service because it is positioned one level above customer service. Cab is an easy way to get around.
4. Examples of use:
Hired cars are for weddings, important business, and important occasions. Cabs are convenient for daily transportation and sudden trips.
5. Driver characteristics:
Hired car drivers treat customers with the spirit of hospitality. taxi drivers use their knowledge of the road to get you to your destination quickly.
6. Vehicle type:
Hired cars are mostly luxury cars or cars with special equipment. Taxis are mostly common cars, but eco-friendly cars are also on the rise these days.
7. Color:
Hired cars are usually in subdued colors and have prestige. Cabs tend to be bright and prominent colors, so they can be easily spotted from a distance.
8. Lamp:
Hired cars do not have a specific lamp, but Taxis have a super, which indicates their business status, indicating "vacant," "running for hire," "premium," and so on.
9. Ride comfort:
Hired cars are quiet and have comfortable seats for total comfort. Taxis are also comfortable, but vary by model.
10. Door opening/closing:
In a hired car, the driver basically opens and closes the door carefully. However, "driver's open/close" and "automatic open/close" should be used according to the situation and scene. On the other hand, the majority of cabs are equipped with doors that open and close automatically.
11. Impressions from others:
Using a hired car gives the impression of a special occasion or important occasion. Cabs give the impression of a familiar, everyday means of transportation.
12. Payment method:
Hired cars are usually paid in advance by credit card or later for actual expenses. Cabs are usually paid by cash or e-money/credit card after the ride. Cabs are usually paid by cash, electronic money, or credit card after the ride.
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JumboTaxy.com offers a wide range of transportation needs with a focus on hired car service. Our high-quality vehicles and hospitable drivers ensure a comfortable travel time. Please take advantage of this service operated by Heiwa Kanko Co.
Finally, as a sometimes driver in charge of operations, I would like to share with you some of my recommendations for the use of hired cars.
I use hired cars when I go to crowded places such as music events, concerts, recitals, martial arts events, sporting events, amusement parks, etc. Let me first give you some of the problems I have when I drive my own car.
- Time wasted waiting in line for parking, wandering around looking for an open parking space, and rainy days are the worst.
- I parked my car, but it is far to the entrance of the destination, more difficult when you have luggage. Worse on rainy days.
- I get tired just parking the car and also walking back to the parking lot with heavy luggage.
- The person in charge of driving cannot drink alcohol, so I feel a difference in mood with the person I go with.
- No parking fees required and no lost parking tickets. (Especially at airports, where parking fees are high and outside parking lots are far away.)
- No delays in restaurants, facilities, etc. reserved after the event.
The problem is all solved with JumboTaxy.com's transfer service/ hired car!
- We will take you to the entrance of your destination, in front of the entrance. So it is comfortable even in rain or bad weather!
- The luggage is supported by the driver!
- When you go and when you return, you can enjoy your favorite snacks and drinks with your friends.
- No more moving around to find a parking space, waiting in line, or worrying about losing your parking ticket.
- At the end of the event, with one phone call, the car will come back again, at the exit and entrance.
- Since it is a private charter, the driver will move the car according to your needs, so you don't have to worry about being late for your next appointment.
How was it? Hiring a taxi will become more familiar to you. We hope that you will enjoy a comfortable "transportation" experience with JumboTaxy.com's car hire service.
Finally, we would like to express our sincere thanks to all of our customers for their patronage of JumboTaxy.com. We will continue to support your comfortable "transportation" and look forward to serving you in the future.
