Be it called Pongal, Lohri, Bihu or Makar Sankranti. It is a four-day long harvest festival celebrated most commonly in the state of Tamil Nadu. It is celebrated to give thanksgiving to the Sun God for the year’s harvest.

Bhogi is the first day of the festival. The people get rid of old household items by burning them. Perum or Thai Pongal is the second day. A special ritual is performed where rice is boiled with milk in an earthen pot. The third day is Mattu Pongal. Cattles are decorated with bells and garlands and worshiped. Kaanum Pongal is the last day. During this day the leftover foods are laid on a turmeric leaf and prayers are made for the prosperity of the household.

It is widely believed that the Pongal festival was started 2000 years ago during the Chola dynasty. Pongal is a festival that shows gratitude towards nature. Then, the people had nature around them everywhere but now, because of the advancement the cities do not give space to celebrate the festival. And it makes more sense to celebrate this festival in the midst of nature.

Which is why during the festival, most people from the city go to the rural areas, hometown and villages to celebrate Pongal.

Festive season = Price Surges

The combination of festive seasons and cab prices are never good, and we are all well aware how festive seasons can affect cab fares. If you are in the city and you are planning to go to the countryside, then we got you covered. But before talking about why you should book your outstation taxi from Quick Ride, let’s talk about what may be the reason why there are price surges during the festive season.

High demand of Taxi

During the festive season there is a high demand for Taxis. Outstation Taxi in particular during Pongal. Most Taxi Services take advantage of this during this time leading to high price surges.

Off Season for Drivers as well

There is already high demand of Taxis during the festive season. Drivers in cities during the festive season head home. And lesser taxis mean higher demand which eventually leads to high price surges in Taxis.