Mastering Taxi Hire Adventures Across Incredible India 5 Signs To Watch Out For

Whilst in India, it must be said hiring a vehicle for tourists is an art, especially for guests who arrive from foreign countries. Being unfamiliar with the kind of service or the quality of service, a car operator hands over it is best to be adequately prepared what to expect when coming into the country.  

Co-incidentally, the tagline for India tourism is Incredible India, and an inbound tourist should give a serious thought to this tagline. India is truly incredible in that sense with a roaring business for cut throat competition. 

In this blog we shall try and explore what are the shortcuts that an agency would resort to such that it falls in line with unhealthy competition.  To that extent, a traveller should equip himself with adequate checks when selecting a cab operating agency. 

How do can agencies cut corners:

The first and foremost is the Inter State permit. In all probability when adequate checking is not in place, there is a possibility of evading state taxes. 

In such an eventuality the passenger gets stranded at a check post till such time the exchequer's dues are cleared with penalty. This will certainly eat into the travelling time and thus it should be safeguarded.

1) Commercial cars Vs. Private cars:

Though more prevalent in the North of the country, a private car will be passed off as a commercial tourist taxi hire. This comes with risks of  insurance coverage is not claimable in the event of an accident.  It is therefore advisable to re-check with the cab hiring agency, that indeed a commercial vehicle is placed at the disposal of the tourist.

2) Vehicle Maintenance: 

More often than not a badly maintained vehicle could find its way as the car for the proposed travel itinerary. It could even be a simple thing like cleanliness. Under such circumstances, it is the guests right to seek a decent vehicle. 

3) Commercial drivers:

Many cab agencies enroll a private car holding badge as against a commercial badge. In India this is illegal.  Here is a small tip. Just check if the driver is in uniform. If he has one, it is reasonable to assume that your car is being driven by a commercial badge driver.  

A fly by night Cab Company will have profit motive as his primary objective and therefore may not have adequate rest between two intermediate driving duties. This could be potentially dangerous both for the driver as well as the car occupants.

4) Back Up arrangements or contingencies:

A car is in any case a mechanical device and breakdowns are a part of business.  In dealing with a cab agency with a questionable reputation, the chances are the cab agency would rarely have any breakdown contingency policy in the unfortunate event of a breakdown. So a reputable cab agency will have systems in place and would rise up to the occasion, when confronted with such a situation.

5) Commercial terms:

An unrecognized car operating company will offer an attractive lower tariff, and seek the necessary advance to book. Once they receive the advance, they simply vanish from the scene, putting a tourist’s itinerary in jeopardy. 

Tips for identifying reputable cab hiring companies:

When doing an online search, the first and foremost thumb rule is to check for reviews.  If the majority of the hirers have given favorable reviews it is safe to assume that the cab is of a reputed agency.  

Even amongst the reviews try and check how recent was the review rating? This will give a rough idea of the cab hiring agencies standing in the market.  It is also worthwhile to check if the cab hiring agency has accredited recognitions in India.

This could be a Department of Tourism recognised, or a trade body registration like IATO etc.  This too will help in hiring a decent cab agency. They cost a bit more. But it is well worth it, as the pitfalls engaging a questionable car operator far outweighs the benefits provided by a reputed cab agency.

Skyway tours:

Skyway has all the necessary permits to run and operate cab agencies at very competitive pricing. They are in their 30th year of business and the testimony of their services can be checked with their customers ratings. Do talk to our executives on mobile no. 9845188115 or 9845170525 and try their cab hiring service.