Getting a taxi ride is sometimes a nightmare depending on your location and the traffic condition plays an important role whether you will arrive on time or late in your appointment.
If you are living or travelling in any big cities in South East Asia like Singapore, Bangkok, Saigon or Manila the traffic situation varies and the transportation services can be either pleasant or problematic. There are bad experiences written all over the internet like overcharging , cabbies merry-go-round just to gain that extra mileage, cabbie’s hostility and poor vehicle condition to name a few.
With the launch of GRAB and UBER Apps it gives some kind of relief to our daily commute. These Apps are free to download in your smartphone both available in Android and iPhone.
Setting up an account is very simple and easy, if you are an existing Facebook user you can login using your FB credentials and will prompt you immediately to their booking main screen. If you’re planning to use it frequently it is advisable to create an account so you can keep a travel history. An existing mobile phone number or personal email account is needed so you can get a copy of receipt online. These Apps can be use in several countries where it is presently available.
Once login the Global Positioning System (GPS) functionality of both Apps will pinpoint your exact location and will automatically populates your pick-up address. Once you have ascertained your pick-up point enter the Drop-Off point or your destination, then click the book button.
This will give yourself and the driver the best suggested route, it will show as well the average fare and travel time to reach you’re destination based on the normal traffic scenario. Once the booking is confirmed the driver photo, vehicle details as well as the registration number will appear on the screen, the time and distance before it arrived your location. Both GRAB and UBER have identical user interface. Both Apps will contact the nearest available GRAB and UBER driver member in your area.
Having a GPS guide will give some level of comfort to passenger if you’re unfamiliar within the area. Another upside is to possibly avoid conflict with the driver in case they made some detour without apparent reason, you can always monitor your trip in your smartphone.
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