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If you're thinking of hiring a taxi or limo service, price might be at the top of your mind. You may even be obsessed with trying to find the lowest possible price. While this is a good thing to do for your wallet, it might not be the best choice. It's just as important to make sure that you are hiring a competent taxi driver as it is to find a good price.

If you're lucky, these things will go hand-in-hand. Companies like to be competitive with the pricing and the service they provide. However, it's not always accurate, so you'll need to do a little sleuthing to find the best driver.

Before we go into that, it's important to discuss why it's necessary to figure out what kind of drivers are likely to get with a certain company. First of all, your driver needs to know the area so you can get from one point to the other safely and efficiently.

You also need to make sure that the driver is not likely to try to pull the wool over your eyes by taking longer route to get more money. The driver also needs to be fully certified and know all there is to know about both driving safely and providing good customer service. Without those things, getting the best deal is not a good deal after all!

Your driver should also be very professional. This means helping you with your door if you prefer, and helping you with your bags as well. If you're hiring a luxury taxi or limo, the driver should also be dressed to fit in with your event. This is especially true for a wedding or an important business meeting.

The driver should also be very courteous without being overwhelming. They should understand that many passengers will be busy preparing for a meeting or talking with other passengers during travel. The driver should not try to overwhelm the discussion or ask probing questions. At the same time, if the passenger wants to talk the driver should be kind and professional.

There is no shame in calling a company and asking for more information about their drivers if you are unsure. Hopefully they will have excellent drivers on staff who will more than meet your expectations. Having a professional driver for your taxi or limo should be at the top of your list when you're making this important choice.

by Rob Gill