A taxi company can be a very lucrative business. There are many occasions on which people need to transport themselves from one area to another quickly but don't have a car of their own, while public transportation doesn't meet all of their standards. That's why starting a taxi company may be a good idea for your business - as long as you make sure it's visible to everyone looking for your service!
Taxi businesses can be quite a money sink at the beginning, but if you play your cards right, you can see a return quickly, with even more revenue coming in shortly after. To even this out, it's always a good idea to start small, with just a few cars (or even just one) and drivers - you can always expand later once you've already earned yourself the reputation you need for your business to really take off. Most importantly: before you even get to establishing your business, make sure you're doing it in a place that has actual demand for taxi services.
Once you've decided where you'll set up your business and how many vehicles you'll be using, take some time researching the competition. Check out their rates and their services and adjust your own offer to make sure you can stand out. Think about trendy services such as airport shuttles or large vehicles for group transportation to build an offer that will set you apart from the rest.
Now it's time for the practical bit: start looking for the vehicles and equipment you need in order to start out. Save time and money buy purchasing cars that have already been modified for taxi use. This is also the best time to apply for all the necessary licences and insurances. You will need a commercial driver's licence in order to drive a taxi, and each one of your drivers will likewise need one in order to perform their job. Once all that is handled, all you really need is manpower and advertisement. The best course of action is to choose workers with experience, while advertising can happen in a myriad of ways. However, by far the most effective means of advertisement is through the Internet, so get acquainted with the various means of making yourself visible online, and you're good to go!
All clients who come to us but are just starting out already have an understanding of what they need in order to run a company when it comes to office, vehicle, drivers, and licence issues. What we want to help them with is understanding how to get it right online (clear message, good branding, uncluttered website, cutting-edge software, visibility, and how important it is to succeed online.