I used to travel a lot for work, flying in and out of airports and hopping in and out of multiple taxis in any given week. My two ongoing frustrations were, first never knowing how much the cab was going to cost and second, trying to remember where I had put my wallet. I know, I know, these worries seem so inconsequential! But even finding a taxi at the Langdale Ferry Terminal, on the Sunshine Coast, and at the Powell river Airport can be a challenge.
This is the kind of convenience I longed for as a busy consultant. No more wondering whether the cab will be on time. No need to worry about which pocket in my briefcase I securely stashed my wallet. It may seem like a small thing, but a simple solution, like paying in advance for a confirmed ride, does make life feel so much less complicated.
Yet, often questions would start to arise like an incoming tide. How much should I tip? Would the machine to take my credit card work this time or not? If not, then did I have enough cash? Then there was always the annoyance of packing up everything; the cab a momentary extension of my office for however long it took to get to my destination.
Each time I worked to dig out my wallet, pay the bill and stuff the receipt somewhere I thought, there must be a better way. And now indeed there is! With Coastal Rides, I book my ride AND pay in advance. I know exactly what the trip is going to cost me and I don’t have to worry about where I have stuffed my wallet. The driver arrives at my home or office at the appointed hour and drives me to my destination, no questions asked! Each car is sanitized, and the driver masked so that even when I do venture out, I feel secure knowing COVID protocols are being followed.
I’m not travelling as much as I used to but it is still a pleasure to book with Coastal Rides. Whether it’s a trip into town for a physical distance picnic with friends or a walk along the waterfront, I can safely get to my destination. Better yet, I can also book and pay for the return trip at a specific time or arrange for a friend to get picked up at the ferry terminal. Now I travel hands free and leave my worries AND my credit card at home!