A new partnership makes it easier to find a taxi service when you need it within the Tampa Bay region.
Tampa-based
Cab Plus, an upscale taxi service in the Tampa Bay region recently partnered with mobile app
RideCommand to provide a way to book transportation on demand or up to three months in the future through the web or a mobile phone.
The "ride now" feature lets you request an immediate pick-up from the location of your choice, including airports or places of business. The network identifies the closest car who will get to you in the shortest amount of time. A countdown clock displays within the app, and after 90 seconds if no car is available a message displays to please try again.
The "ride later" feature allows car services to compete for business by placing bids that you can choose from. You can pick the type of car and desired fare from those presented. The information provided also includes the company’s customer rating.
"We call it 'RideCommand' because we’re putting the passenger in command of their fate," says Alan Stapleton, founder and CEO of RideCommand.
The idea came about when Stapleton had a bad car service experience while trying to attend a wedding a few hours away from the airport. Having no idea where to start or what competitive prices should be, he went through a frustrating experience only to end up stranded at the airport. Although the company is based in Maryland, the app launched recently in Tampa based on connections made at a recent limo show in Atlantic City.
"We’re in Tampa because it’s innovation-friendly," says Stapleton.
The app is free and available on Android and iPhone.
Writer:
Megan Hendricks
Source: Alan Stapleton, RideCommand
Enjoy this story?
Sign up for free solutions-based reporting in your inbox each week.