Business travel can be exhausting, complex and irritating if you don’t choose the right option for your needs. Drive yourself, and you end up achy and tired after sitting still for so long and having to concentrate on the road. Go by train and you are at the mercy of timetables and may have a long onward journey still to do once you arrive at the railway station.
Using business travel minicabs, on the other hand, offers you a raft of advantages that suit busy managers needing to prepare for client meetings, trade conferences and off-site appointments. From being able to set off whenever suits you to leaving the driving and navigating to someone else, the benefits are highly practical and a huge saving in effort and time. Here are some business-friendly reasons why booking a minicab for your corporate travel should be top of your agenda.
Convenience
A minicab can be booked to arrive at the exact time and location you need to begin your business travel by taxi. You can even ask the driver to wait if you need a couple of extra minutes to grab what you need and they will help you get any luggage safely stowed in the boot before setting off. At the other end, your minicab driver can pick you up from the conference centre, office or hotel and drive you safely back home again, or on to your next appointment. Your time management is made easier by not having to rely on trains or buses arriving on schedule, or having to work out your movements around someone else’s timetable. Once you have confirmed your booking, you can take full control of your corporate minicab services.
Accessibility
Minicabs are a great option for anyone with a disability needing to get to a business meeting or off-site visit. By booking ahead, you can choose a vehicle that suits your needs, has room for a helper if you need one and can fit any extra equipment you may need inside. They offer a quiet space to work, make phone calls or simply enjoy your own company if you are unable to do so in a noisier public transport setting. You don’t have to worry about finding a parking space close to the venue when you arrive either. Your minicab will drop you and your belongings at the door and collect you from there for the return journey.
Bespoke service
Booking a minicab for business travel allows you to plan your own schedule and work out your own route. As already mentioned, this helps enormously with time management. However, it can also be of great assistance if your journey is not straightforward. For example, you may need to drop by your office to collect something on the way from your home to your main appointment. Your minicab driver can drive you where you need to go and wait short times for you to pick items up. You may want to deviate to pick up a colleague on the way – again, perfectly achievable in a minicab. Finally, if traffic is bad in one direction, or there are the dreaded roadworks to contend with, you can ask your driver to find a different way through.
Productivity
When you are driven to your destination in a quiet, comfortable minicab, you gain valuable time to work on your laptop, make phone calls, have conversations with colleagues travelling with you and catch up on emails or paperwork. Minicabs often come with wi-fi, charging ports and other facilities that make working on the move even easier. Alternatively, if you operate better after a short period of recharging yourself, you can sit back and relax while someone else navigates the journey and gets you comfortably to your destination. Minicabs needn’t cost a fortune either, especially if you book well in advance and consider sharing the trip with a colleague.
Peace of mind
Finally, travelling by minicab offers priceless peace of mind. It provides a safe way for you and your teams to get to where you need to be. The convenience and reliability of travelling by taxi allows you to relax and know that you will make your meeting or visit on time. You don’t even have to worry about how you are going to get back home again – if you pre-book your return journey, you will have a safe, comfortable, quiet minicab waiting for you when you wrap up the day’s business.
