Six Tips to Remain Safe Taking a Taxi

Last week, I came across an eyebrow-raising incident in one of the top newspapers in the country. It was addressing the increase in cases of robbery and rape by people masquerading as cab drivers. Being in the taxi industry, this was a very perturbing issue to take in. For that, today we shall equip our readers with six valuable tips that they can utilize when hiring a taxi to remain safe. You can email us at kimpattayabangkoktaxi@gmail.com for a copy of this paper.

1. Book a Taxi Online

In our last article, we covered some of the advantages of booking a cab online. In case you missed it, please find it here (add a link here to the article “A Digital Perspective on the Taxi Industry”). Ordering a taxi online enhances accountability, openness, and tracking of your location when you report an emergency. Again, it helps you choose a safer location for the cab to come and pick you. That way, you avoid dark alleys where danger can strike. 

2. Hire Registered Taxis

A legitimate taxi company will have a certificate of operation and even be fully insured should any unforeseen risk occur. Again, you can easily file complaints against unprofessional drivers who harass you when dealing with a registered company. The rule of thumb is to always engage in lawful contracts for compensation purposes. 

3. Carry a Communication Gadget

Sometimes cars break down, crash or even become hijacked. Remember always to have a device that you can use to send a quick message to necessary authorities during emergencies. Safety begins with you being vigilant. 

4. Maintain Your Cool

Never talk too much, become friendly or too open to a taxi driver. You might spark curiosity to such people unknowingly and get yourself in trouble. Always maintain a professional rapport with the driver. 

5. Occupy the Back Seat

As a lone passenger, it’s never safe to take the front seat. Keeping some distance with the driver allows you to act fast in case you sense danger. Additionally, always wear the seat belt to guard you against accidents. 

6. Never Travel with Strangers

If you are all about the nightlife, you are certainly aware human predators hit most at the cover of darkness. If a cab driver insists that you travel with other strangers, just alight and take another Taxi. These same people can gang up and attack you when you least expect it. 

Final Thought

Kim Pattaya Taxi strives to remain Thailand’s most trusted, safest and dependable taxi company. We always train our drivers to conduct themselves ethically, charge reasonably, and to drive carefully to ensure you are content. Hire us today.