“Call Taxi (India)”的意思、由来-开放百科全书

In some cities, they operate under a regular taxi permit, while in some cities, they are treated as tourist vehicles for hire.^[1] They often offer services at all times of the day.^[2]

They are preferred as they are considered safer, more convenient than ordinary taxis or autorickshaws, and reliable.^[4]

In Mumbai, ordinary taxicabs can be booked over the internet or with a phone.^[5]^[6] In Coimbatore, a service was launched where autorickshaws can be booked over the phone.^[7]

History

Call Taxis first appeared in Chennai and were described as 'no nonsense' in comparison to regular taxicabs.^[8]

In Bangalore, Call taxis gained prominence after the opening of the Information Technology sectors.^[9]

In 2013, Uber commenced operations in India.^[10] The number of Uber drivers has been growing steadily over the past few years. As the company has gained in popularity, more and more drivers are applying to drive for Uber, and driver sign ups have soared.^[11]

References

1. ^{{cite news|title=New hues for call taxis |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/new-hues-for-call-taxis/article4619027.ece |first=Vivek |last=Narayanan |date=April 15, 2013 |agency=The Hindu |location=Chennai|accessdate=2014-01-27}}
2. ^{{cite news |title=Need to rein in call taxis |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/need-to-rein-in-call-taxis/article4263837.ece |first=Srikrishna |last=L |date=January 2, 2013 |agency=The Hindu |location=Madurai|accessdate=2014-01-27}}
3. ^{{cite news|title=Safeguards needed: call taxi operators |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/safeguards-needed-call-taxi-operators/article867857.ece |first=Prasad |last=KV |date=November 4, 2010 |agency=The Hindu |location=Coimbatore |accessdate=2014-01-27}}
4. ^{{cite news|title=Residents and tourists prefer call taxis |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/residents-and-tourists-prefer-call-taxis/article3369019.ece |first=Srikrishna |last=L |date=April 30, 2012 |agency=The Hindu |location=Madurai |accessdate=2014-01-27}}
5. ^{{cite news|title=Book ordinary taxis 24 X 7 on the phone for no extra charges |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-06-09/mumbai/32140504_1_fleet-cabs-taxis-cool-cab |first=Somit |last=Sen |date=June 9, 2012 |agency=Times of India|location=Mumbai |accessdate=2014-01-27}}
6. ^{{cite news |title=Mumbai: App to book black-and-yellow taxis |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report-mumbai-app-to-book-black-and-yellow-taxis-1950598 |date=January 14, 2014 |agency=Daily News and Analysis |location=Mumbai |accessdate=2014-01-27}}
7. ^{{cite news|title=Call auto service introduced |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/call-auto-service-introduced/article5683241.ece |first=Palaniappan |last=VS|date=13 February 2014|agency=The Hindu |location=Coimbatore |accessdate=Feb 14, 2014}}
8. ^{{cite news|title=Call taxi stand inaugurated at Chennai Central Station |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/call-taxi-stand-inaugurated-at-chennai-central-station/article1824804.ece |date=7 April 2007|agency=The Hindu |location=Chennai |accessdate=Feb 16, 2014}}
9. ^{{cite news|title=Radio taxi is the preferred option |url=http://www.hindu.com/2006/04/22/stories/2006042206540200.htm |date=April 22, 2006|agency=The Hindu |location=Bangalore |accessdate=2014-01-27}}
10. ^{{cite news|title=Google-backed Uber drives into India |url=http://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/technology/gadgets/googlebacked-uber-drives-into-india/article5190655.ece |date=1 October 2013 |agency=The Hindu |location=Bangalore |accessdate=Feb 27, 2014}}
11. ^{{cite news|title=Who’s Still Driving For Uber After The Latest Rate Cuts?|url=http://rideordriveuber.com/whos-still-driving-for-uber-after-the-latest-rate-cuts/|accessdate=18 April 2016|work=rideordriveuber}}