After driving an old, beat-up car for years, I finally made the decision to upgrade my transportation. I had set aside a little money every month to use as a down payment, and I was ready to make a new car my own. I searched loads of car dealerships in my area, but one business stood out to me in particular. The salespeople were kind and not pushy, and they had a reputation for fair deals. I worked with them to find the right car, and the paperwork was a breeze. This blog is all about upgrading your transportation, and why you shouldn't be afraid to take the plunge.
Upgrading My Transportation
5 Things To Look For In An Airport Shuttle Service
Lauri Kivela
For many travelers, the right ride to or from the airport is a key part of a successful trip. But what constitutes the right ride? When choosing among shuttle services, each person must weigh their own set of standards. But here are a few that your fellow travelers have found to be the most helpful.
1. Strong Reliability
Whatever else you may want from your airport transportation, the most important element is that you get to the airport on time and are picked up on time. Reliable services, then, should be number one on your list of must-haves.
2. Wide Inventory
What types of vehicles does the service offer? While some travelers — primarily business travelers — may always need the same kind of car, others have a variety of travel needs. You might travel solo with a lot of luggage for a long trip on one outing while traveling as a big group for the next. A company with plenty of options can be your travel partner no matter what.
3. Meet and Greet Service
If you're a nervous traveler, are traveling to or from a less-safe area, or are traveling to an airport for the first time, make sure your driver will meet you as close to your gate as possible. This is also important if you may have this service meet someone for you when you can't be there in person.
4. Transparent Practices
Throughout the research and booking process, make sure you feel that the company is being transparent with you as a customer. Are they clear with communications? Do they stand by what they communicate? Are prices as well as included or excluded items clear and firm? The last thing you want when rushing off on a trip (or, exhausted, returning from one) is frustrating surprises involving your ride.
5. Professional Drivers
Your driver is an underappreciated resource. Don't overlook their value. A professional driver makes the trip special, more comfortable, and shorter. They handle most things that come up, leaving you to decompress and focus on other things. They'll take care of navigation, avoiding delays, and maneuvering through strange airports. This elevates a good airport shuttle well above ride sharing, taxis, and even your friends or family's help.
Where to Start
Start evaluating available airport shuttle transportation choices for your airport(s) today by meeting with them and learning about their services. As you consider these five factors along with your own standards, you're sure to make the right choice no matter what.
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