7 reasons that will make you believe that ‘Online Cab Services’ are the safest mode of transport.

Every time you pick up your morning newspaper and scan through the news, you find out that it is filled with incidents related to crime and violence. Banks being looted, minors being raped, shareholders being cheated, the list goes on and on. These articles subtly inject a feeling of fear in the minds of the readers. With each passing day, the fear starts getting stronger. With the increasing rates of crime and violence, safety has become a priority for an individual. It is also a prime factor considered by an individual while choosing a product or a service. Travel is not an exception.

Each person today wants his ride to be safe and secure, even if it means shedding a few bucks more. In terms of commute, safety is given more priority over comfort and price. The transportation market is cluttered with traditional and modern mediums, but the below 7 reasons will make you understand, why we believe that ‘Online Cab Services’ are the safest amongst them all.

 

1. Verification

Each driver who is registered with the online cab services has to undergo an extensive police verification process. The verification process involves validation of the identity, address, contact details and background. Drivers with illicit history are not eligible for procuring the permits. This ensures that you have the safest chauffeurs at your service.

2. Training

Post the police verification process, each driver undergoes an extensive training programme. The training programmes involve tasks such as, how to identify suspicious activities, what procedure to follow in case of emergencies, sharing of emergency contact lines, etc. The training also makes them well equipped with the safety features and other technical specifications which make your ride safer.

3. Hi-tech Safety Features

The vehicles used by the online service providers are loaded with Hi-tech safety features. These involve features such as a physical panic button, provision to call an emergency contact using your application, active GPS control system, primary first aid kit, etc.

4. Live Tracking System

A GPS device is fitted in each vehicle post registration. This helps in the live tracking of their movement. The system is also registered with the police and can be accessed by them at any given point.

5. Round the Clock Customer Support

As per the new rules, it is mandatory for each service provider to have round the clock customer support system in case of any complaints or emergency.

6. Service Providers Vs Operators

When online cab services were first launched in India they registered themselves as technological platforms that would facilitate the online booking of taxis. However after the incident in Delhi, it became mandatory for all the companies to register themselves as Taxi Operators and not just service providers. Hence, the service providers were not just responsible for your booking but for all the aspects involved in the process.

7. Transparency

When it comes to online cab services, there is transparency maintained at each level of operation. The companies have to register their entire fleet along with driver names and GPS details with the Police. Direct contact number, name and other details of their drivers are shared with the passenger at times of the booking.

So next time when you are looking for a safe ride, just pick-up your phone and book your ride through LOCOCABS.