As Internet competition for airport fares heats up, limousine drivers around the world, convinced that consumers will be happy if they choose to ride with them, choose to pass themselves off as airport taxis. This phenomenon can be seen on the Internet, where a search for a airport taxi driver will turn up listings of companies that are offering rides to the airport in town cars, limousines and even stretch limousines. The amazing truth in this phenomenon is that the limo driver claims that they are offering a superior service at a cheaper price, is in many, if not most cases accurate . And this inflames the passions of the limo internet aficionados even more, as they strive ceaselessly to avoid losing business to taxi drivers who they believe are offering inferior service at the same or even higher price. So what is the truth? The truth is that most airports, such as, for example, Toronto International Airport have strict tariffs governing limousine rides and taxi rides. In each case, for a corresponding distance the taxi tariff is a few dollars cheaper. However, the limo drivers point out that the tarrif only governs rides from the airport. When taxis carry passengers to the airport, they charge by the meter. The meter price isdetermined by travel time as well as distance. So when taxis get stuck in traffic, even when they are stationary, the meter keeps running, and the price goes up. While both limo tariffs and Taxi tariffs provide an extra charge for stops along the way, according to limo drivers, taxi cab drivers are allowed to charge for tax as well. One Toronto limo driver, who drove a cab before he switched to driving town cars, and who founded %LINK1% provided me with some statistics. First, he told me, he offers a special flat fare price. From Mississauga, a town on the expressway to the airport, his cheapest prices starts at 35.00. A taxi, he said, starts at 35.00, but in heavy traffic, with long delays, there minimum price can range up to 42 dollars. From Oakville, his flat price ranges from 50-55. A taxi price, especially during slow moving commuter traffic can run from 55-65. From Burlington, he said, his prices ranges from 60-75 dollars. An airport taxi from Burlington, during rush hour, may charge anywhere from 65-85. Burlington, Oakville and Mississauga are all along the same expressway that connects their cities to Toronto Pearson airport. So riders from all three cities are delayed during rush hour. With a taxi, Salman adds passionately, you get less luggage space. With a limo, you get larger interior, smoother ride, plus the benefits of gps guided navigation so the driver never has to ask the customer for directions.
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Airport taxis charge by the meter, so when they get stuck in heavy rush hour traffic, the meter keeps working and adding to the fare, even when the taxi is standing still. Airport limousines, on the other hand, chagre a flat rate to the airport. Because they are not interested in adding time to the trip, limousine drivers will frequently cruise down the expressway, while taxi drivers take the slow road. The result, limousines can frequently offer their superior ride ata price which beats the ...
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