From JumboTaxi.com, which provides transfers to and from Tokyo and Saitama and other areas in Japan and to and from airports, here are some of the features of hire cars and taxis and how to choose between them. Hire ...
Hire and taxi, respective features (hire = Chauffeur-driven car):.
At first glance, hire cars and taxis look similar. However, there are significant differences in the situations in which they are used and the services they provide.
Find out more about this in the diagram below.
| (data) item | hire | taxi |
|---|---|---|
| 1. form of business | By appointment only / private car | Street pick-up/ Station front/ Booking |
| 2. fee structure | Fixed price/pre-quotation | Distance/ Time-based |
| 3. service details | Luxury/ Special hospitality | Easy/ For everyday use |
| 4. examples of use | Special occasions/ Business etc. | Commuting/ Daily travel |
| 5. driver characteristics. | Hospitality professionals. | Professionals with geographical and road knowledge. |
| 6. vehicle type | Luxury cars/ Luxury interiors | Practical/ Diverse vehicle types |
| 7. colour | Calming shades | Bright and prominent shades |
| 8. lantern | None (simple if any) | A brightly lit signalling that the business is open for business. |
| 9. ride comfort | Luxurious/ Quiet/ Relaxed | Ease of use/ General |
| 10. opening and closing doors | Driver support. | Mostly automatic |
| 11. impressions of the people around them | Prestigious/ Special | Everyday/ Familiar |
| 12. payment methods | Advance payment (actual costs after the fact). | Settlement on the spot |
Point of view commentary:.
1. form of operation:.
Hire cars must be booked in advance and the vehicle and driver are hired on a time-based basis. They must be used at a specified time and place, but can be flexible if required. Taxis, on the other hand, are readily available on the street or at taxi waiting areas.
2. fee structure:.
Hire cars are pre-determined and there are no surprises (actual costs such as toll roads/parking are charged after the fact). Taxis are metered and vary according to the time and distance used.
3. services:.
In a hire car, you will receive a luxury vehicle and experienced drivers who will serve/treat you. Hospitality is a service that requires more proactivity than customer service as it is positioned one level above customer service. Taxis are easy to use.
4. use cases:.
Hire cars are for weddings, important business and important occasions. Taxis are useful for everyday transfers and sudden trips.
5. driver characteristics:.
Hire car drivers treat their customers with hospitality. Taxi drivers use their road knowledge to get you to your destination quickly.
6. vehicle type:.
Hire cars are mainly luxury cars or cars with special equipment. Taxis are mostly common cars, but eco-cars are increasingly being used.
7. colours:.
Hire cars are usually in subdued colours and have a prestige. Taxis tend to be bright and prominent colours, so they can be easily spotted from a distance.
8. lantern
Hire cars do not have a specific lantern, but taxis have a super, which shows their business status, indicating 'empty', 'running on hire', 'premium', etc.
9. ride comfort:.
Hire cars are designed for total comfort, including quietness and seat comfort. Taxis are also comfortable, but vary according to the type of vehicle.
10. door opening/closing:.
In a hire car, the driver basically opens and closes the door carefully. However, 'driver opening and closing' and 'automatic opening and closing' must be used in different situations and occasions. Taxis, on the other hand, are mostly equipped with doors that open and close automatically.
11. impressions from others:.
Using a hire car gives the impression of a special occasion or important occasion. Taxis give the impression of a familiar, everyday means of transport.
12. payment method:.
Hire cars are usually paid for in advance by credit card or later for actual costs. Taxis are usually paid for after the journey by cash or e-money/credit card. Taxis can also be paid for with a taxi ticket, but the method of payment depends on the taxi/ hire company, so check in advance.
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Finally, as a sometimes driver in charge of operations, I would like to share with you some examples of the use of hire cars that I would recommend.
I use hire cars when I go to crowded places such as music events, concerts, recitals, martial arts events, sporting events and amusement parks. 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, worst on rainy days.
- Parked my car, but it is far from the entrance to my destination, more difficult when I have luggage. Worse on rainy days.
- Just parking the car is tiring, and also walking back to the car park with heavy luggage.
- The person in charge of driving cannot drink alcohol, and therefore feels a difference in mood with the person going with him.
- No parking fees are required and parking tickets are not lost. (especially at airports, where parking fees are high and external car parks are far away).
- No delays after the event, e.g. in restaurants or facilities booked after the event.
The problem is all solved by JumboTaxi.com's transfer service/ hire car!
- You will be transported 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 favourite snacks and drinks with your friends.
- No more travelling to find a parking space, waiting in line or worrying about losing your parking ticket.
- At the end of the event, a single phone call is all it takes to get the car attached again, at the exit or entrance.
- As it is a private hire, the driver will move the vehicle to suit your needs, so you don't have to worry about being late for your next appointment.
How was it? Hire cars can be more accessible to you. Get "mobile" with a hire car from JumboTaxi.com.
Finally, we would like to thank all our customers for their patronage of JumboTaxi.com. We look forward to continuing to support your comfortable "mobility" in the future.
