Chennai, the gateway of South India is a city that has a rich history, even with the influence of many outsiders the city still holds its culture and tradition. Today, Chennai is a city that is famous for its history, IT hub, education, beaches, automobile industry, and tourist attractions.
The population in the last decade has gone up from 70.9 lakhs to 1.12 crore, making the density 26,553 people per sq km. The city is now listed in the Top 10 for the fastest growing cities according to Forbes. However, the city still struggles to meet the demand for Taxis.
How is the city growing? And why does it still lacks to provide sufficient Taxis
IT Hub.
The IT sector in Chennai has always existed and it is now a hub not only in India but globally as well. There is about 7,80,000 working population in the IT sector alone, and it is attracting more young minds into the city each year.
Industrial sector.
Chennai is gearing up to become the World’s largest Automobile manufacturing center. 30% of the automobile in the country is manufactured in Chennai alone and it is only natural that it will utilize a lot of manpower. This also explains the growth of the population in the city.
Education center.
Chennai is home to prestigious universities and educational institutions. The city does not only host education for the Chennaites but we see students from the state as well as the country moving to Chennai for education.
Affordable living.
Chennai is an affordable city for a comfortable living as compared to other metropolitan cities. The affordability in living costs is one of the main reasons why people (especially bachelors) move to the city.
Hospitality.
It is obvious that any person would want to live in a city where they feel welcomed. Tamiliar’s have pride in their rich history and culture yet they accept outsiders and welcome them. The hospitality shown by them makes outsiders feel comfortable to live in Chennai and other cities as well.
With the current growth in population, tourism is another factor that demands taxis and cabs in the city. Data shows that 42,34,700 tourists visit Chennai in a year, which is 11602 tourists in a day. During peak hours, things can get chaotic for daily commuters and travelers due to the lack of taxis.
Why Taxi is an issue in Chennai?
Insufficient taxi
There are only 45,000 registered Taxis in Chennai which is very less for a city that has a population of 11.2 million people.
Heavy price surge.
During the festive season, most drivers visit their hometowns. This adds more fuel to the existing problem. Bigger companies take advantage of situations and double the fare. The majority of the people traveling belong to the middle-class section and price surges can have a financial effect too.
How Quick Ride Taxi can solve the problem.
We have taken into consideration all the problems and have come up with reliable solutions like;
- Providing more cabs.
Since there are fewer options to book cabs, Quick Ride is now a platform where you can book a cab.
- No price surge.
Price surge during peak hours is very common in Chennai and the monsoon season can prolong price surge. With Quick Ride Taxi, we guarantee no price surge even during peak hours, bad weather and festive seasons.
- Economical fare.
The fare on Quick Ride is always 5-10% cheaper than other Taxi services.
- Less commission from drivers.
The pandemic has greatly affected the financial status of the working class. This is why we charge very less commission from drivers to help them earn more. The commission charged is comparatively low to the 25-30% commission in the industry currently.
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(You can book Airport Taxi, Local Taxi and Outstation Taxi)
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