Christmas has passed and you’ve had more than your fair share of turkey and ham, but the silly season is far from over. With New Year's Eve (NYE) just around the corner, things are about to get very busy. NYE presents a great opportunity to work, with thousands of people in and around the city. Navigating these crowds is the key, so we’ve made a list of all the road closures to make your night a little easier.
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A taxi driver's guide to surviving Christmas
By Luke Vrkic on 19/12/2019 11:49:00 AM
With the year winding down, the chaos is only just starting to pick up. Christmas is a notoriously busy, even in taxi land. So if you're working this chaotic (wonderful) time of the year, here are our tips to getting through it.
Say no to surge pricing this New Year's Eve
By Luke Vrkic on 23/12/2018 2:46:43 PM
Picture this: You’ve just welcomed 2019 and after an early morning bite, it’s time to make your way home for a New Year’s Day sleep-in.
It’s a standard scenario, but it also comes with a common problem (which can be very frustrating to try and solve at 3am).
With thousands of people having the same game plan to catch a ride home, you’ll likely be faced with two choices in your quest to get home conveniently and comfortably.
Three tips on how to beat the rush this holiday travel season
By Luke Vrkic on 19/12/2018 2:51:09 PM
If you are one of the lucky ones heading away on an amazing tropical adventure over the holidays, you aren't the only ones! In 2017, Australian residents undertook 9,118,000 outbound international trips. Can you imagine how many were over the holiday period?
3 reasons why you should book a taxi to the airport
By Luke Vrkic on 06/12/2018 9:50:53 AM
Are you about to jet-set on a Christmas holiday, or are you rounding up your last business trip for the year?
Heading to the airport can be a headache. You can spend hours Googling only to find expensive long-term car parking options and coupled with that comes the hassle of dragging 30kg of luggage on and off cramped shuttle buses.
Leave the car at home on your next night out and get home safely
By Luke Vrkic on 01/11/2018 4:29:34 PM
It should go without saying that if you’re going for a celebratory night out, leaving the car at home is the best idea. Not only do you not need to worry about choosing a sober, designated driver (and relying on them to take their role seriously), but you can rest easy without being concerned about finding a parking space, paying parking fees, and potentially vacating the parking station before it closes for the night.
The secret to business trip success: Avoid stress from the get-go
By Luke Vrkic on 19/10/2018 2:27:11 PM
Corporate travel can be stressful at times, but a well-executed venture can secure your company new clients. The logistics of getting from A to B problem-free in an unknown city is almost as complex and time-consuming to plan as a business meeting!
Is owning a car in the city worth it?
By Luke Vrkic on 05/10/2018 2:49:40 PM
Do you own a car and live in the city or inner suburbs? With cars being so expensive to run, the chances are you’ve probably considered whether it’s even worth owning one. And with living costs in Australian cities rising faster than the rest of the world, now might be the time to wave goodbye to your wheels. But would you really benefit from not owning a car or would it be a burden?
6 Reasons why ingogo is better than Uber
By Luke Vrkic on 07/09/2017 5:07:00 PM
ingogo has revolutionised the taxi business for both passengers and drivers. This is a timely advancement, considering that the competition for taxis, Uber and other ridesharing services, has created a lot of buzz in the last couple of years. Yet taxis remain the better option for an array of reasons – especially when you book your taxi in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide or Perth with ingogo.
Why ingogo Fixed Fares are your best option for taxi travel
By Luke Vrkic on 26/06/2017 1:19:00 PM
There are so many reasons why ingogo is the top notch way to travel by taxi in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth. From easy app-based taxi bookings to tracking your cab and communicating by phone with your driver, to even earning Qantas Frequent Flyer points on eligible trips, you know that when you use ingogo, you’re getting the very best in service and quality that the taxi industry has to offer.