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Taxi & Limo Businesses vs. Rideshare

Many people assume a rideshare service is the same as or similar to both taxi and limousine services but in essence, its origin is quite different. Rideshare platforms tried to modernize the taxi and passenger driving businesses by making them look less like such things. They also tried bypassing traditional chauffeur standards and hands-on methods of direct fleet management.

The Rideshare idea wouldn’t have had much of a chance at success without having the advantage of “Developers” of modern mobile phone application technology. These developers or software engineers helped investors bypass certain aspects of state law in order to make taxi style transportation more covert and quickly accessible. This same scheme came with great risk and elements of danger for the public at large because it was rapidly employing millions of people around the world. Many of these same people would have never been qualified to drive for a taxi or limousine business. Thousands of crimes have occurred to date at minimum as a result of the rise of poorly controlled ridesharing.

These investors focused on supplying rides for a global market and not just the small service areas of the typical locally owned taxi or limo service operations. Many taxi businesses and nearly all limousine companies require chauffeur training, drug screening, previous driving experience and minimum age requirements. Additionally, certain vehicles are often the preferred model type for the taxi and limousine industry.

Does Rideshare Have Any Common Sense?

The rideshare models lowered driver age requirements and worked around the legal standard of commercial insurance requirements for their drivers. They also didn’t require much previous experience to become a driver. Rideshare services attempted to make us accept how they’re just a technology based software business focused on helping people share rides. It’s safe to assume that’s obviously an absurd notion. It’s likely 85% of the full-time or freelance rideshare drivers aren’t intentionally traveling in the same direction as their paying passengers.

Rideshare chose to expand their reach, and attempt an almost unreal approach. They offered any common individual or any person above a certain age with a specific standard vehicle an opportunity to work with very little oversight (almost independently) or experience in communities worldwide. This sounds like a great thing but we all know that common sense will prevail. When has there ever been such a large group of workers without a manager or supervisor having direct oversight? When an experienced boss or owner isn’t around to check on the business much can go wrong and often does.

Someone with expert knowledge of business operations and customer relationships should keep a close watch on how business is being handled. Having a supervisor provides a sense of security for everyone involved in a transaction. If someone is having a bad day, the supervisor should notice and give a warning or send someone home for the day. This new form of fast employment or gig worker (gig economy) occupation is something pretty much unheard of until now.

Taxis Keeping It Deep Local

Most taxi and limousine companies worked out of a local company garage and had rules for chauffeurs to follow. The dispatchers or management staff would investigate customer complaints and ask chauffeurs questions about unethical behavior. They even had to be drug tested randomly or if anything looked suspicious because safety is a top priority for any responsible business. Rideshare platforms don’t have much of these direct safeguards in place. Almost all rideshare platforms have waivers to be acknowledged or signed by users warning them because of the potential dangers associated with using their platforms. Isn’t that scary enough?

We highly recommend using your local taxi or limo service and we encourage it because we believe it’s better for the community as a whole in the long run. Ann Arbor Fare Ride Taxi & Limo
Service believes in deep rooted locally oriented services. Home is where the heart is and our staff of drivers and managers will always have our heart focused on home. If you wish to know more about rideshare and the problems surrounding this service please read an article provided by the Detroit Free Press about why 2 Ann Arbor drivers filed a lawsuit against Uber, a Rideshare company.

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Springtime in Michigan is Prom Limo Booking Season

Spring has sprung, and weddings, proms, and birthday parties are happening! Do you know what else is happening? The Hash Bash and the Ann Arbor Film Festival. If your loved one participates in one of these events, get them to their location in style! Booking a prom limo is a great way of ensuring they have a great time without worrying about directions, parking, and traffic snarls. A trained chauffeur knows just how to handle the driving to make your night go smoothly as possible.

Give the Gift of Comfort and Safety 

Whether they’re headed to the Matthaei Botanical Gardens & Nichols Arboretum, Gallup Park, the historic Saint Thomas the Apostle Church, or Zingerman’s Cornman Farms in Dexter, they’ll arrive in comfort. A spacious wedding limo is a hit with brides who don’t want to see their dresses get wrinkled – particularly when they’re headed to the highly-rated Ann Arbor City Club! They’ll have climate control, comfortable seats, and a smooth ride. 

Safety is another consideration. Prom limo drivers are experienced professionals. The company checks credentials and routinely trains them. If your high schooler does something they know they shouldn’t, you don’t have to worry about them getting behind the wheel. Similarly, if they’re stone-cold sober, you know they won’t get in a car with somebody with a few drinks under their belt. Also, don’t make your loved one dependent on a rideshare driver who may, or may not, show up.

A Limo is a Convenient Way for Everyone to Have Fun

Whether you need a graduation limo, airport limo, or concert limo, the limo driver picks your loved one up at the location you specify. They will take them directly to the front door of the venue they’re headed to. Most importantly, the driver will pick them up and return them home. You don’t have to be the designated parent driver who makes the prom outing weird. Let them enjoy some fun and independence on the big night-out.

The Ann Arbor Taxi & Airport Car Service handles all aspects of safely transporting your loved one to their designated location and could also return them. Contact us today to book a limo!

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Spots You Should Visit During the Springtime in Ann Arbor

Springtime is coming, and Ann Arbor, Michigan is quite beautiful this time of year. If you’re traveling to the area, there are plenty of exciting sites to see. Here are a few places to consider visiting this spring, in Ann Arbor:

Ray Fisher Stadium

One of the most popular sports in America is baseball, and it’s in season in the spring. If you’re ready to cheer on the Michigan Wolverines as they compete against other college teams, then visiting the Ray Fisher Stadium should be on your bucket list. The stadium has been renovated multiple times, but it’s open for the 2023 season! You can also take a ride to downtown Detroit, which is roughly 45 minutes from Ann Arbor, if you like the big leagues and catch the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on opening day!

Matthaei Botanical Gardens

Located near the University of Michigan, the Matthaei Botanical Gardens & Nichols Arboretum is home to public trails, a conservatory, and wildlife. It’s also a great place to reserve for a wedding. Since the weather gets better in the springtime, it’s the perfect time to visit this spot. There are lots of beautiful flowers to see, so if you’re ready to see Michigan in bloom, check out one of these spots.

Gallup Park

The city of Ann Arbor, Michigan is home to Gallup Park, which is a 69-acre park. With views of the Huron River at the park, it’s a beautiful site to see. You can walk on the pedestrian trails and bridges, exercise, go cycling, rollerblade, enjoy birdwatching or see the Geddes Pond, which is another beautiful attraction in the park. There are also playgrounds, picnic tables, grills, concession stands, a coffee shop, heated restrooms and free Wi-Fi at Gallup Park. Seasonal kayaking, canoeing, and paddle boat rentals are available too during warmer months. For nature lovers who are visiting Ann Arbor, Gallup Park is a must-visit.

There are so many things to do in Ann Arbor. As you plan your trip to the city, you’ve got to arrange transportation. Whether you need help getting to your hotel from the airport or returning to the airport on the way out of the city, Ann Arbor Fare Ride Taxi and Limo Service can fulfill your transportation needs. For more taxi and limo information, contact us.

Pickup and drop-off service at the State Theater in Ann Arbor.

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Ann Arbor Taxi & Airport Cars

Ann Arbor Taxi & Airport Cars will pick you up from anywhere in the Wayne, Oakland, Livingston or Washtenaw County areas for your local and long-distance transportation needs, at budget-friendly rates.

Your safety is our number one priority. All our vehicles are checked and serviced on a regular basis to the highest standards, with the taxi drivers mandated to consistently demonstrate excellent and safe driving practices. You will not find a safer, more “reliable” taxi ride anywhere in the area. Also, when in need of an airport service for local, domestic or international flights opt for a comfortable taxicab or limousine ride with us. We service DTW airport and all Michigan airports with the best options available to reach your destination on time. 

Does your business need a regular cab or limousine service for your clients? Do you routinely use cabs to get back and forth to work, or to transport your kids to school? If so, consider making a private or corporate account with Ann Arbor Taxi & Airport Cars. Count on us to provide you with Safe, On-Time-Service that you can rely on.

Ann Arbor Taxi & Airport Cars is there when you need us 24 hours a day every day. To book a taxi, please call us at 734-845-9222 or complete the reservation form on our website here. You can select from a wide range of vehicle types in our fleet including Sedans, SUV’s, executive cars and stretch limos.

Ann Arbor Taxi & Airport Cars – It’s business as usual

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Are you ready to watch history in the making?

The Michigan Wolverines are hoping to be 11-0 against the Fighting Illini on Saturday in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Schedule your rides early to see the last regular season home game at Michigan Stadium today!

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Winter Travel Plans? Reserve Ann Arbor Taxi & Airport Car Services

It’s time for the snowbirds to head down south! If you’re still here, it might be a perfect time for you to get to packing because the weather has dropped significantly, and the ice is covering the ground with snow on top.

Winter Is Here

We specialize in private car and driver services such as taxi, limousine and executive transport. Take a ride with us, our team will be glad to assist you. If you plan on staying around here for the cold months, we can still provide cab services for you and talk about our island dreams and palm trees along the way!

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Taxi Service in Ann Arbor

The City of Ann Arbor, once just a little new village named after two of the founders’ wives, has a long and storied history which includes the taxicab industry.

One of the most successful long running taxi firms was started by the Walker family back in the year 1893. Around that time, the cab business was ran by horses pulling a carriage, better known as hackney carriages in those days.

When Mr. A. B. Walker bought his first livery from the McMaster livery stable on E. Liberty Street he renamed it Columbia Livery and never looked back. He kept on buying more liveries around 1901 and 1909 and had a nice operation going in the town.

How a livery business may have looked in Ann Arbor back in the late 1800’s.

Mr. A. B. Walker’s new livery purchases allowed him to finally see that a change was in order and it was time to brand his company the Walker Livery, but not too long after that, the horseless carriage (automobile) was transforming the nation and the way people lived. He realized that he must sell all 32 horses he had and his equipment at auction to get ready for this new self propelled motor coach.

After the auction, Mr. A. B. Walker, then agreed to enter into partnership with 3 other men and they started an operation associated with Ann Arbor Garage which was also a Buick agency. This new business venture was the start of the Ann Arbor Taxicab & Transfer Co., they had a fleet of 10 cab vehicles and 3 trucks.

Mr. A. B. Walker’s for-hire transportation business kept on growing about the same as it did with the horse and carriage livery business. He must of done pretty well for himself after the partnership dissolved because he eventually owned 25 checker and yellow cabs in Ann Arbor.

We ask, what did he owe his success too besides hard work? He truly must have known how to save wisely and invest his earnings. Mr. A. B. Walker had to believe in himself and stay dedicated to his entrepreneurial vision.

Mr. A. B. Walker passed on the 15th day of March in 1928, he spent over 30 years in the transportation industry and left his taxi business to be managed by his son and daughter like most family owned businesses do.

Our goal is to keep the long history of the Ann Arbor Taxi business alive and well even with the new age of automation underway.

TESLA on autopilot mode.

You can find more about this story and the Ann Arbor News original by visiting the Ann Arbor District Library website here: AADL.

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Limousine Reservations – Summer Travel

It’s wedding season and ceremonies are heavily booked this year around Ann Arbor, Michigan due to covid19 related delays! Reserve your limousine ride today to make sure your special day is full of fun, lasting memories and a smooth ride!!

It’s time to set off some fireworks!

Contact us @ Fare Ride today below to arrange your wedding limo service!

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Book Gameday Taxi & Limo Services Early – The Michigan Wolverine Football Season Is Almost Here!

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Book Your Rides With A Service That Knows The Town!

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Enjoy A Night Out – Hourly Black Car Services

Would you like to have a personal chauffeur and a private luxury transportation service on a date night-out or other special occasion? Our team of highly experienced drivers are delighted to assist you with hourly car services for any event!

Ann Arbor’s Premier Taxi & Limo Car Services

Ride with us in first class for an amazing night-out and kick back while we handle the road. You may book a reservation with Fare Ride online today or by calling dispatch @ 734-845-9222.

We have some recommended locations for you to visit on your special night listed below!!

Knight’s Steakhouse: 600 East Liberty Street, Ann Arbor, Michigan

Taste Kitchen: 521 East Liberty Street, Ann Arbor, Michigan

Blue Llama Jazz Club: 314 South Main Street, Ann Arbor, Michigan

Vinology Restaurant & Event Space: 110 South Main Street, Ann Arbor, Michigan

The Earle: 121 West Washington Street, Ann Arbor, Michigan

The Chop House: 322 South Main Street, Ann Arbor, Michigan

Gandy Dancer: 401 Depot Street, Ann Arbor, Michigan

Weber’s Restaurant: 3050 Jackson Avenue, Ann Arbor, Michigan

Ruth’s Chris: 314 South 4th Avenue, Ann Abor, Michigan

The Apparatus Room: 250 West Larned Street, Detroit, Michigan

London Chop House: 150 West Congress Street, Detroit, Michigan

Prime & Proper: 1145 Griswold Street, Detroit, Michigan

Joe Muer Seafood: 400 Renaissance Center #1404, Detroit, Michigan

Takoi: 2520 Michigan Avenue, Detroit, Michigan

Andiamos Detroit Riverfront: 400 Renaissance Center A-03, Detroit, Michigan

Wolfgang Puck Steak (now D. Prime Steakhouse): 1777 3rd Avenue, Detroit, Michigan

Iridescence: 2901 Grand River Avenue, Detroit, Michigan

Ocean Prime: 2915 Coolidge Highway, Troy Michigan

Mon Jin Lau: 1515 East Maple, Troy, Michigan