For friends who come to the United States, it is not difficult to find that the buses here are really good. Even if they are available, it is difficult to take them. If you have a bad sense of direction, then the editor still advises you not to take the bus. Yes, it’s really difficult, and it’s not like Americans, except students, don’t take public transportation.
Firstly, because everyone here has a car, and because the transportation here is developed, taxis are even more convenient. So today, the editor will tell you how to take a taxi in the United States. , and what software is used to hail taxis in the United States! How to take a taxi in the United States
There are two types of taxis in the United States. One is more common and will stop when you wave. The other requires calling the taxi company to book a taxi.
However, the United States is generally busy. If it is during commuting time, it is even more difficult to get a taxi, so you need to make a reservation. Remember to call YellowCab, AmericanTaxi or other local taxis. Car companies, make no mistake.
The specific taxi-hailing process is as follows:
1. Search YelloCab on Google or search taxicompany to find your city, then search for the taxi company, and then call them.
2. During the call, tell the other party your name, mobile phone number, address, and the time you want to be picked up. If you want to pay the fare with a credit card, you must also confirm on the phone whether the incoming car accepts credit cards.
3. Usually the taxi will arrive in 5-10 minutes after you call. The customer service will tell the nearby taxi driver your location and phone number. The customer service will also tell you the taxi’s license plate number. , the driver’s contact information, you just need to stand there and wait for the taxi to show up.
4. Prepare some change (cash). Before getting off the bus after paying, give the driver some change as a tip. Taxi-hailing software
Including Uber and Lyft
Uber
www.uber.com
Lyft
www. lyft.com
Uber taxi-hailing process
Download Uber (no problem for Apple phones, download Uber on Google Play for Android phones, otherwise the Chinese version of Uber cannot be used in the United States).
When registering, you need a mobile phone number. If you do not have a US mobile phone number at the beginning, you can register with a domestic number, but the mobile phone must be able to accept text messages because you will receive a text message for verification. Therefore, students who are not planning to activate international roaming or buy a US phone card can register domestically in advance.
Uber now supports Alipay payment, which is very convenient. In addition, you can also add payment methods such as bank cards, Paypal, and Applepay.
There are two ways to obtain discount codes:
1. Always pay attention to Uber’s push. Limited-time discount codes are often released such as “uber2018promote” (example);
2. Enter someone else’s invitation code.
Everyone has an invitation code, and students can send it to each other and take a taxi together
Enter the starting point and destination.
After selecting the departure place and destination, you will jump to the map and display the car models to choose from.
The system will automatically locate the boarding point. If it deviates from your location, you can move the boarding point. When the driver arrives, it may be different from domestic drivers. They may not take the initiative to call you because the road conditions abroad are clearer and they can find you as long as you fill in the correct form.
Select the number of passengers and call a car
After confirming the car model, you will jump to the interface for selecting the number of passengers. If it is a carpooling, you can only select a maximum of 2 people.
After making your selection, just wait for the driver to pick you up.
Settlement and evaluation
After you get off the bus, the system will automatically deduct the payment and send you a bill. Check the bill carefully. If the driver does not pick you up but has incurred fees, you can apply for a refund, and the fees will be refunded to you within a certain working day.
Okay, do you understand? Remembering how to take a taxi is also a good way to travel around the United States!