Becoming an Independent Taxi Cab Owner and Driver

Digital signage or advertising, call it what you will, this has changed the way people shop, now using technology taxi cabs will be able to use digital signage inside as well as outside the cab whilst empty or carrying fares.The main reason for this development is that like all new technology, once a system is proved to work it is pushed out to almost everyone.

Whilst it is in development people are watching the initial project with anticipation to see if it will be a success as they do not wish to invest in an industry that could lose money.You may have seen the digital screens in the back of the cabs promoting local attractions from hotels to restaurants, well now with the use of a taxi cab enclosure.

Taxi Cab Digital Advertising to Be the Next Big Thing

Digital signage can now be placed on top of the taxi roof and create an income stream for the taxi company as well as ad agencies.This type of taxi cab dynamic signage enclosure, is designed and manufactured to protect the internal electronics from the weather and potential theft.The enclosure provides a secure micro environment for the hardware to work in a controlled environment.

This taxi cab topper could be the next best thing in the digital advertising industry, as we have seen a huge increase in manufacturers offering outdoor TV cabinets, these are used as large outdoor billboards and can be tiled together to form a massive video wall on sides of buildings.Like the Apple iPad this could be the next biggest thing for 2010, let us watch the development and see.

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How to Take a Cab

Where I live one of the main methods of transportation is by taxi. So here are a few tips to consider when you hail a cab.


1. Don't choose the cab that is waiting on the street,


2. Don't choose the first cab that pulls up for you (almost anticipating your need)


3. Don't choose a cab that has excessive dents, scratches, or evidence of old accidents


4. Take a quick look around you before you talk to him through his window. Look for people who are waiting for you to bend over and lower your awareness while you talk to the driver.


5. Don't sit in the front seat of the cab (if you are traveling alone)


6. Look at the driver and the area around him when you get in to the cab

7. Look at his hands, make sure they don't leave the steering wheel (your alert level should go up if one of them leaves the wheel for more than 2-3 sec)

8. Are there newspapers, a rag, or magazines in the front passenger seat? (this is a good sign)

9. Lock the doors when you get in

10. Know how to unlock them and exit in case of an emergency

11. Raise your alert level every time the driver slows to a crawl or stops (i.e. At traffic lights, stop signs, or traffic) Take note of people walking by, looking in, or approaching the cab.

12. If something doesn't look right or feel right get out of the cab immediately. Don't wait to pay or confirm and see if your feeling is justified, because it will be too late.

13. The address you are going to, is the only information the driver needs to know about you.

14. Don't tell him about your life, your house, your family, how long you have been here, your job, etc. You will be surprised to know how much personal information the driver can get from you if your guard is down. If he tries to start a conversation, you be the one asking the questions. Be vague when answering his.

15. Sort your money before you get to your destination.

16. Have the cab fare in your hand when you come to your stop.

17. Look around the area where you are going to exit the cab. Look for people hanging around, watching traffic, watching you.

18. Pay the cab and get out as smooth as possible. (Smooth does does not mean fast.) i.e. Don't fumble, stumble or hesitate.

19. Take a quick look at the cab seat you were sitting in to confirm you haven't left anything.

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