8 Tips for Safe Travel by Taxi

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When you book a taxi service, you give all the control to another person - a person who (in most cases) is completely unknown. You need to be cautious about who you are travelling with and where you’re booking the service from - especially if it’s your first time travelling from Bangalore to Vellore.

While it may not be necessary for you to follow all these tips, we suggest you still give them a read as they can help you with your safety.

1. Book a Taxi Instead of Hailing One

Travelling from Bangalore to Vellore means you are travelling from one state to another. You cannot just hail a taxi and trust anyone with the ride. When you’re done booking, make sure the service providers give you the driver name, car number and the driver’s number. This way, you will know which cab you’re getting into. Also, it will help you make a call to the driver in case he’s late or stuck in traffic.

2. Inquire about the Price and Tipping Range in Advance

When you book a taxi service, always inquire about the price you’ll be paying at the end of your trip. Having a good idea of the price will help you ensure less hassle during payment.

Even if you’re booking online, you can request a quote from the service provider and compare that with the quotes given by other service providers. Booking a car hire from Chennai to Pondicherry, Bangalore to Vellore or any other location requires you to fill a form with details like:

Trip Type

One Way
Round Trip

Pick up location
Drop location
Date of Travel
Pick Up Time
Return Date (if it’s a round trip)

3. When Alone, Do No Travel Drunk

Do not drink and drive - you may have heard of this traffic rule many times. But the rule applies for your riders too. Yes, in India there have been plenty of heinous cases involving a drunken rider.

This point is specifically valid for those travelling alone. If you are travelling with a group of people and only one person is drunk, then it’s fine. But travelling alone and drunk is an absolute NO - don’t even think about it.

4. Check for the Meter, Radio, Door Handle, Badge

A reputed taxi, like a car rental from Bangalore to Mysore for instance, will always be equipped with a meter (for determining the km covered and price). Not only this, the taxi will most definitely have a radio and the driver will either be wearing a uniform or carrying an ID badge. In case you don’t see a radio, just don’t get into the vehicle.

It is also essential for you to check the interior door handle before settling in. A cab without door handle means there’s something fishy. Get out of the car immediately if you do not see a handle.

5. Always Sit in the Backseat

While sitting in the front is more enjoyable, you should sit the backseat while travelling solo. This will make you less visible to the driver as well as the passersby. It will also keep you out of reach and less likely to get targeted.

6. Keep your Cash or Expensive Items Hidden

Please store expensive items like phone, tablet, watch or camera in a zipped bag. Keep that bag close to you - ideally on the floor between your feet.

It is recommended you don’t carry too much cash but if you have to carry it due to an unavoidable reason, keep it close.

7. Know Who to Call, during an Emergency

Let’s say you booked a Chennai to Pondicherry car rental for 2 days. Now, are you sure the driver or the taxi service company offers on-road assistance during an emergency? If you’re not sure, then ask about it. It’s better to ask about it in advance than wait for the emergency to take place.

8. Disinfection and Sanitization

The pandemic is still not over. We’re sure you’re already aware of the safety measures when it comes to COVID 19 but in case you forgot, here’s a reminder. Check if the drover keeps sanitiser in the cab or not. At the time of sitting, see to it that the driver disinfects the seat.