Have you ever found yourself standing at the footpath and waving frantically just to get one rickshaw or cab to take you to your destination? Well, we have all found ourselves multiple times in this situation. But ever since cab booking applications have been introduced, those days are long gone now. You no longer have to leave an hour early from your home just so you can spend that time getting a taxi. Once you download a cab booking app, easily book a ride from your home and get a cab ready at your building doorstep in a few minutes!
But, if you are someone who is new to this, then here are some very simple and easy steps that can help you navigate the process of booking your mode of transportation like a pro:
- Download A Reliable And Verified App:
The very first step is to download a verified and reliable ride booking app. How to figure out if it is verified and reliable or not? Check the developer of the app of your choice in order to determine if the app is verified or not. Furthermore, you should always visit the comments section of the app to read legitimate reviews from its users.
Simply visit the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store and search for a ride booking app. Once you click ‘enter’, you will get multiple options to select from. Just follow the steps mentioned earlier and check for its reliability before hitting the ‘install’ button.
- Sign Up:
Once you have selected the application of your choice, you need to enter your basic details, like name, email address, and mobile number, in order to make an account on it. Once you have successfully completed the sign-up process, your account on the app will be all set to book your first-ever online cab.
- Enable GPS And Enter Your Pickup Location:
Once the signing-up process is all completed, enable location permission for the application from the ‘Settings’ of your mobile phone. This will ensure that whenever you open the app to book a cab, the application already has your pickup location built in.
- Enter Destination Of Your Choice:
Once you have finalized a pickup location of your choice, you have to enter the destination location you wish to go to. You can easily type the destination address in the search bar of the application, and it will automatically fetch the area you want to travel to. Now that you have finalized both pickup and drop locations, the app will calculate the total distance and the estimated fare based on the distance.
- Choose The Type Of Vehicle:
Now that the fare, drop and pickup locations are finalized, you can proceed with selecting the type of vehicle you need for the transport. This can either be a taxi, a rickshaw, or even a bike in some cases. Each option has its own set of fares and estimated waiting time.
Online cab booking has revolutionized how we commute. Search ‘taxi near me‘ on the Google Playstore or the App Store to get a variety of options to select from. These apps have resulted in a boon to mankind with extremely user-friendly interfaces and have made transportation smarter, safer, and more convenient than ever.