Be it the morning shift in the office or returning home late at night, app-based taxi services have made our lives very easy in this regard. But, it is very important to be cautious while booking a cab from the app and while traveling. Be it going out with family or commuting somewhere in everyday life. Nowadays, the trend of online taxis has increased so much that people rarely use means like bus or rickshaw. There are many reasons for this. Comfortable travel at reasonable prices and no hassle of getting out of the house and looking for a taxi. Also, you can easily book a ride for yourself from anywhere at any time of the day or night. But, despite these benefits, stories of accidents during traveling by cab are also heard. But this does not mean that traveling by cab should be stopped, one should just be cautious about some things.
Information about the route
Before booking a cab, make sure to gather information about your route so that you have an idea of the route. If the route is familiar then it is fine, otherwise it would be better to talk to someone familiar about this and get some information about the places on the way. This will help you tell the cab driver your destination in a better way and if the driver takes a completely new route then you can be cautious and ask him questions.
Choose a reliable cab operator
There are many apps that claim to provide services at a lower fare than normal. But, there is no guarantee of their reliability. So instead of being tempted to save some money, choose a verified and reliable cab service. Also, check that the driver coming from there is also verified and professional. The driver is rated on the cab booking apps, based on which you can guess whether he is safe for you or not.
OTP verification is necessary
Always book a cab through a cab operator company that asks for verification of one-time OTP. As soon as you book a cab, you will receive an OTP, which will start the ride only after sharing it with the driver. The OTP verification process is a feature that is very important for a safe journey because the car remains on tracking while reaching its destination through the OTP issued by the company.
Use GPS
Understand the GPS facility available in the smartphone and use it while traveling. With its help, you can keep an eye on the route of your ride and also know how much time it will take to reach your destination. Always keep the GPS map on during the journey and keep checking it.
Confirmation of vehicle number and driver
Even after getting the vehicle number, driver details and OTP, be careful before getting into the vehicle. Make sure that the vehicle number and driver’s name are the same as the one sent to you by the cab company. Before getting into the vehicle, ask the driver’s name and also tell him where you have booked the cab. On booking a cab, the ride details include the vehicle model, colour, number as well as the driver’s photo along with his details. Get into the vehicle only after matching it.
Share ride details
Reliable cab operator companies also provide the facility to share your ride details with your loved ones. So, as soon as you book a cab, share your ride details with a family member or someone close to you so that they can see your route through the GPS system. This will also give them your vehicle number and other details.
Vigilance will ensure safety
If you are using a sharing cab, give priority to carpooling with women. Some cab companies also provide the facility of female drivers for women passengers on request, use it. Big cab operators also provide panic button facility in their vehicles, so that in case of any emergency you can send an alert through it.
Presentation: Swati Gaur
