I don’t get it. I recently purchased a '19 Tesla Model 3. And I was going to use it for my daytime job delivering for a local grocery store. But I wanted to use the car for more.

So I started a taxi company with the cheapest fare in town.

Some quick background: My town is relatively small, but not super small. Business is there, that’s a good way to put it.

There are three other competitors in my town running taxis. All of their vehicles, except one, are JUNK. I’m talking doors not closing, belts on the engine squealing louder than your neighbors at night. Just so many things wrong. Yet, they are constantly getting customers, primarily to the grocery store I deliver from.

I charge $5 one way anywhere in town. I offer a clean, respected, well-maintained vehicle with features such as Caraoke, Light shows, etc., FOR $5. And I can’t get a single call. I’ve advertised everywhere: Facebook, businesses (though I could do slightly better at handing out business cards).

I don’t get it. I need someone from a different perspective to tell me what I am doing wrong. I’ll answer any questions. As I’m tired of all my businesses failing. I’ve had a few and thought, well, I love driving. I love talking to people. Why not a taxi? I’m very passionate about this business and just want it to succeed.

  • shohaghaw@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    First of all, Your price is too low. Need to increase $8-$10

    You are not marketing your service effectively.

    Even if you have a clean, respected, and well-maintained vehicle, your customers will not come back if they do not have a good experience with you. Make sure you are always polite and professional, and go the extra mile for your customers.

    I hope you get it.

    • FunWord2115@alien.topOPBEnglish
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      10 months ago

      I do. I edited my post earlier. I raised my prices to $8 which matches 2/3 of my competitors. And I’m going to be handing out business cards to bars, liquors stores hotels, etc like candy.

      • is_Pedicular@alien.topBEnglish
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        10 months ago

        Also don’t just “give out cards” make connections at each of these establishments. Also start frequenting them like a patron so they become more familiar with you. Let them know you offer finders fees (some business owners don’t let their employees accept those so you may have to work around or keep that on the down low.) I worked front desk at a hotel for many years and the cab drivers always hooked us up when we hooked them up.