What Is Taxi?
A Taxi, also known as a taxicab or simply a cab, is a type of vehicle for hire with a driver, used by a single passenger or small group of passengers, often for a non-shared ride. A taxicab conveys passengers between locations of their choice. This differs from public transport where the pick-up and drop-off locations are decided by the service provider, not by the customers, although demand responsive transport and share taxis provide a hybrid bus/taxi mode.
All taxis have orange corners. Some are comfortable, with law-abiding drivers and air conditioning for an extra fee. Others are filthy death traps with unlicensed drivers. Use your judgment on the condition and appearance of the car and driver before using a taxi.
Passing taxis that you flag on the street are referred to as “dropping” taxis, and they will take you directly to your destination. There are also dropping taxis that wait for passengers at various locations, but taking a parked dropping taxi is always more expensive than flagging a taxi that is driving by.
When a taxi stops, greet him through the open car window and ask how he is doing. After a proper greeting, tell him where you are going and determine that he knows the destination. When he tells you to “get in”, your reply should be “How much?”
Always negotiate with the taxi driver before you get into the taxi. Otherwise you will pay double the rate, or more. See our tips on Paying for Things.
If a taxi driver believes you are a tourist, he’ll automatically assume you are rich and demand a high rate, telling you of petrol prices, tax increases or some other sad story. Whatever price he quotes, offer half of that. After he is done acting insulted you can work together to find a happy medium. If you do not get a good rate, move on and hail another taxi.
The issue affecting the rate in cities is traffic, not distance. Accra and Kumasi roads cannot support the number of cars, so massive traffic jams are typically encountered at any time of the day or night, especially around certain known bottlenecks. In rural areas, it may be easy to hire a taxi for a full day at a reasonable rate.
What Makes A Good Taxi?
When selecting a taxi service, it is always important to choose a service you can rely on. A reliable taxi service should provide its customers with an all-hours service, well trained drivers and clean, comfortable taxis.
Why Do We Use A Taxi?
Taxis take the stress out of traveling. You don’t have to worry about the routes, fees, parking areas, or anything else, as you can focus on just arriving at your destination. Whether you’re on the way to the airport or the hospital, if someone else can drive for you, it will take any additional stress away from you.
How Safe Are Taxis?
Getting a taxi is generally considered safer than walking home alone, or getting public transport, however there are still risks. We will go through how to get a taxi safely and how to make a complaint about a taxi driver if needed.
What Are The Skills Of A Taxi Driver?
Skills and qualities
- to be a confident driver who is able to drive well in any road and weather conditions.
- a helpful, trustworthy and patient manner.
- some number skills, as you’ll be dealing with cash a lot.
- to be able to deal with all types of people including the occasional awkward or difficult customer.
What Are The Duties Of A Taxi Driver?
Duties and responsibilities of a Taxi Driver
- Picking up and delivering customers.
- Taking the fastest and safest route.
- Helping to load and unload the vehicle.
- Calculating the right fare and returning the correct change.
- Keeping your vehicle clean and in good working order (no one wants to get into a broken, untidy taxi)
Benefits Of Using A Taxi
- 24/7 Service. 24 hour service, 7 days a week.
- Economic & Affordable. With regard to ease and comfort, taxi services are the most economic and affordable form of transportation.
- Saves Time. Hiring a taxi service saves a great deal of time and energy.
- Professional and experienced drivers.
- Flexible.
Taxi Prices In Ghana:
| Distance km | Estimated Price * | Distance km | Estimated Price * | Distance km | Estimated Price * | Distance km | Estimated Price * | Distance km | Estimated Price * |
| 3 | 40.00 ₵ | 13 | 140.00 ₵ | 23 | 240.00 ₵ | 33 | 340.00 ₵ | 43 | 440.00 ₵ |
| 4 | 50.00 ₵ | 14 | 150.00 ₵ | 24 | 250.00 ₵ | 34 | 350.00 ₵ | 44 | 450.00 ₵ |
| 5 | 60.00 ₵ | 15 | 160.00 ₵ | 25 | 260.00 ₵ | 35 | 360.00 ₵ | 45 | 460.00 ₵ |
| 6 | 70.00 ₵ | 16 | 170.00 ₵ | 26 | 270.00 ₵ | 36 | 370.00 ₵ | 46 | 470.00 ₵ |
| 7 | 80.00 ₵ | 17 | 180.00 ₵ | 27 | 280.00 ₵ | 37 | 380.00 ₵ | 47 | 480.00 ₵ |
| 8 | 90.00 ₵ | 18 | 190.00 ₵ | 28 | 290.00 ₵ | 38 | 390.00 ₵ | 48 | 490.00 ₵ |
| 9 | 100.00 ₵ | 19 | 200.00 ₵ | 29 | 300.00 ₵ | 39 | 400.00 ₵ | 49 | 500.00 ₵ |
| 10 | 110.00 ₵ | 20 | 210.00 ₵ | 30 | 310.00 ₵ | 40 | 410.00 ₵ | 50 | 510.00 ₵ |
| 11 | 120.00 ₵ | 21 | 220.00 ₵ | 31 | 320.00 ₵ | 41 | 420.00 ₵ | 51 | 520.00 ₵ |
| 12 | 130.00 ₵ | 22 | 230.00 ₵ | 32 | 330.00 ₵ | 42 | 430.00 ₵ | 52 | 530.00 ₵ |