- Convenience: Taxis provide door-to-door service, eliminating the need for tourists to navigate unfamiliar areas or use public transportation.
- Time-saving: Taxis can take tourists directly to their destination, avoiding the need to search for parking or navigate through traffic.
- No rental car costs: Tourists do not have to pay for a rental car, insurance, or fuel when using a taxi.
- Knowledgeable drivers: Taxis drivers are often familiar with the area and can provide tourists with information on local sights and points of interest.
- Safety: Taxis are a safe mode of transportation for tourists, who may not be familiar with local traffic laws and regulations. For example driving on the left in Jamaica vs on the right in the USA
- No need to worry about parking: Tourists don’t need to worry about finding a parking spot, paying parking fee or getting towed
- No need to worry about the maintenance: Taxis are maintained by the company, so tourists don’t need to worry about car troubles or repairs.
- Local familiarity: You are less likely to get lost or show up late when using a taxi.
- No drivers license required: Particularly with younger and older passengers or when using larger vehicles than you are accustomed to.
BENEFITS OF USING A TAXI VS RENTING A VEHICLE
