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A cabby with compassion

January 17, 2012 |

Ulugbek Kasimov at his Carrboro-based Chapel Hill Taxi. Photo by Jordan Timpy. by Catherine Rierson Staff Writer The Chapel Hill Taxi cabs parked neatly in rows in the parking lot on Lloyd Street in Carrboro began running a little over four months ago. But the phrase Ulugbek Kasimov, or Bek, has decided to print on...

An Idea of good Life

January 17, 2012 |

I follow TED Talks on Facebook like religion. Ted Talks is a forum where people come and share ideas, which can help us make our lives easier and help us to make sense of this complex world we live in – makes our life less perplexing. Like a sigh of relief in a constant tensed life full of challenges. Idea is simply defined as a thought or conception that potentially or actually exists in the mind as a product of mental activity. Ideas form worldwide opinions based on which people make conscious decisions. Ideas form principles based on which plans are made, efficient schemes are formulated, and methods are devised that turn into things, machines, cars, and airplanes. It is the ideas that made rockets and railcars and bicycles. Because of them, today we can travel distances with ease and comfort. In addition, long and harsh journeys have become pleasant. Distances have become shorter. Now, if we have to categorize the ideas into big and small on the scale of their effects and importance there is not much difference. Big ideas help humanity to shape new civilizations, but small ideas help us to go through our daily lives. Without them the survival of the individual is impossible and hence the survival of the society. The consequences can be far reaching. Along these lines, the idea of a taxicab seems like a small idea. The whole idea of a taxi is that it is a type of vehicle for hire with a driver, used by a single passenger or small group of passengers, often for anon-shared ride. A taxicab conveys passengers between locations of their choice. In modes of public transport, the pick-up and drop-offlocations are determined by the service provider, not by the passenger. The passengers are charges for the services as well. It may apparently seem like a small idea, but it plays a vital role in or lives. It is a concept, which makes our lives easier by providing us the best possiblesolution to move from one place to another. The taxicab service is not a new concept; it has been employed by Romans. There was a proper charging system in place as well. Horse-drawn for-hire hackney carriage services began operating in both Paris and London in the early 17th century. The first taxi servicein Toronto, “The City”, was established in 1837 by Thornton Blackburn. However, over the time the idea has matured and is still evolving. The idea of a taxicab is a strong one. It realizes the emergency of the movement from one place to another. It then adds comfort in travelling. Even in the state of war, taxicabs have proven to be a source full tool e.g. Taxis played a key part in the First Battle of the Marne. Of the 10,000 French reserve infantry troops ferried from Paris, 6,000 were transported by 600-taxi fleet. Moreover, in these modern times the concept of a taxicab is helping us in every aspect of life. Whether you are going to work or leaving your children to school. Whether you are going on a date or rushing to the hospital. Whether you are saving oneself from exhaustion of driving long distances or you are reducing the burden in terms of personal economy. The idea of taxicab is playing the role of an extra hand that solves majority of your issues. Therefore, the question remains that is the idea of a taxicab a good one? I would say that it is one of the best ideas; the society has been introduced to....

Freedom of Choice

January 17, 2012 |

They say free will is a gift given to humankind by god. I personally cannot agree much. This might have been true for our predecessors, when life was simple and choices were few. In our times, there has been an exponential rise in the choices we have. Every corner of our lives is filled with choices and it is always difficult to choose between the best of them. Therefore, for better life choosing wisely has more importance than it ever has. Smallest things like choosing the best mode for transportation is vital to smooth functioning of our lives. When deciding to travel, we have to analyze in our minds the best possible route, the best transportation means to use, the shortest commute time etc. Therefore, this rigorous process takes place in our heads daily when we move from one point to another. Somehow, the importance of what we were taught in primary education comes into my mind: the difference between distance, and displacement. For those who forgot distance is the measured distance between two points and displacement is the shortest distance between two points. Hence, effective displacement using proper transportation meansmake our lives better and improves our economy. Talking of economy, after the economic crunch it is now more important that we choose best and take every step cautiously. Hiring taxicab to travel might apparently seem unwise and uneconomical, but if we also factor the time efficiency in the equation, we will realize its importance. Now, North Carolina currently has six types of public transportation systems: human service transportation, community transportation, urban transit, regional transit, vanpool and carpool programs, and intercity buses. A seventh “public” mode of conveyance includes taxisand other “for hire” personal vehicles, such as limousines. If you compare this with another local transport means that we utilize, we will realize that not only using this service greatly reduces our commute time, but also increase our efficiency. Local transport exhaust us more, are less comfortable and demands that you follow special timetable. Now, for people who value not going to their homes or offices feeling tired and exhausted will prefer hiring a taxi. It gives a door-to-door service, so whether you are going somewhere to enjoy or going for a date or leaving your children to school, you would see that using taxicab service offers great comfort as well as time efficiency. In addition, for people who argue about the safety measures, the government has improved its highway system. The Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is a division of the NCDOT, whose stated mission is to provide motor vehicle services, promote highway safety, and furnish timely and accurate information by providing excellent customer service, enforcing motor vehicle laws, and maintaining the integrity of official DMV records. Furthermore, we rid ourselves of the minor chores that we go through like paying for the parking tickets, finding suitable parking, which is very difficult to find now a day. We do not have to worry about its maintenance, neither its maintenance cost. Now a day, majority of thetaxicabs service providers takes special care of the hygiene of their cars. Therefore, overall using taxicab service is far efficient than the other existing choices. Wish you all very happy commuting! viagra...

Advantages of Taxi Cab Service

January 17, 2012 |

Travelling from one place can be very frustrating and tiring. Especially local transport means takes a lot of your time, as you and other commuters have to wait for until the vehicle is full before it starts moving towards the destination. In addition, to get a local bus, or train you have to move to the stop, and it takes all of your energy when stop is at a greater distance. This can result in draining off your whole energy and thus, you will not be able to perform your task with 100 percent concentration. Against local transport, local taxicab service is a good choice. Taxi service has its own benefits, which you cannot neglect. Taxicab can be at your doorstep with just one call, and will save you from moving to the nearest bus stop or railway station. Therefore, you will have your energy to surf at work. Taxicab helps you to save a lot of your time and gives you a feel of privacy, as you do not have to share your ride with any stranger, thus enabling you to travel safe and sound from one place to another. Taxicab service helps you by bring the convenience into your life by taking away the hustle and bustle. Whether you are planning to visit the attractions, or planning a business tour, taxicab provide you a calm and safe journey. Travelling to school or to work cannot be easy without a taxicab, which can take you to your destination in minutes instead of hours. While you have hired a taxi for your daily life travelling, you do not have to line up for a ticket, or have to worry where you will park your car. It is very easy process; you pick your phone, book your taxi and it is at your doorstep to take you to your destination. Then it leaves you safe at your destination without wasting a minute. Moreover, taxicabs are clean and neat thus providing you a healthy atmosphere to travel from one place to another. Taxicabs can be hired very easily at affordable rates without compromising the quality services. My Carolina Taxi is offering its services in the areas of Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Hillsborough, and Durham, NC. Whether you are a student or a businessperson and want to hire a taxi for your daily travelling, orhire a limousine for visiting different places with your friends and family, just give us a call at 919-883-4677 and/or email us atreservations@mycarolinataxi.com. About My Carolina Taxi: Carolina Taxi & Shuttle is your one-stop transportation service in the Chapel Hill area. Whether you need a single ride, or are planning an elaborate event, Carolina Taxi & Shuttle makes transportation easy. If you are calling on us for a Limo for a night on the town or a ride to the airport, our pick-ups are prompt and our rates are reasonable. And you’ll appreciate our dedication to excellence when dealing with ourcourteous and reliable taxi and limo services....