Every person who sits behind the wheel of a Universal Taxi knows that by doing so, they are making a commitment to get passengers from one point to another the safest way possible. This is how huge a Chicago cabbie’s responsibility is. That’s why being a cabbie is not something that is to be taken lightly. Every cab driver should not only aim to do what is required of them, but to go beyond that call of duty and go for excellence in their craft.

Here are a few tips for cab drivers who want to be even better at what they do:

• Learn how to relate with different kinds of people. Being a cabbie means that you will encounter different kinds of people throughout the day. From the wide-eyed tourist to the professional who’s in a rush, there are also different ways to relate to them and make their trip enjoyable and comfortable. Know which ones would love to hear your stories, and which ones would rather have complete silence during the trip.

• Be updated with places of interest. Sure, you know where all the popular landmarks are. But did you know about the popular new restaurant that opened up downtown? Or that swanky new club that everyone’s dying to get into? Be updated with these things because people would rely on you to take them to where they want to go, regardless of whether they have been there before or not.
• Be updated with changes in city ordinances.The City council also enforces new ordinances from time to time, so you have to be updated with things like these. Especially for new guidelines regarding the transport sector, it could affect not only you, but your passengers as well.

• Know more about safety. This is not just about safety for your passengers, but your own as well. Find out if there have been recent accidents or attacks that involve cab drivers, and be vigilant at all times. Be aware of suspicious characters that may get on your cab and make sure you have a means to call for help in case something untoward happens.

• Find other things to do aside from driving. Relax every so often. Find a hobby. Spend time with family and friends. All that driving around the city can take its toll after some time, which could make you crankier when you’re on the road. This is not exactly the healthiest state of mind that you could be in as a cabbie, so make sure you give your mind and your body some rest so that you can practice more patience the moment you start driving.

Just remember that when you become a cabbie for Universal Taxi, it shouldn’t end there. It has to be a continuous learning process, something that would allow you become better not only as a cab driver, but as a human being. The skills and traits that you develop through time would definitely be useful for you not only in the cab business, but in other areas as well.