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Why Business Travel and Corporate Travel Succeed with Advanced Reservations despite On Demand Car Apps

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiF-5ZEmHRYBaIJ400AKne9w9jdB6sk_zuq1B-1LtLdLsGXEUjwYSXG9Ys3o2t-p87NM9UusXqqH91UTvjiM7i9X3CyZdPFgX-_Y73pRUoYwNGi9sjnqZCcwUxSPq9gIKCrlQqY791dEAG/s1600/travel+clipart.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="235" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiF-5ZEmHRYBaIJ400AKne9w9jdB6sk_zuq1B-1LtLdLsGXEUjwYSXG9Ys3o2t-p87NM9UusXqqH91UTvjiM7i9X3CyZdPFgX-_Y73pRUoYwNGi9sjnqZCcwUxSPq9gIKCrlQqY791dEAG/s320/travel+clipart.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">First lets examine what is a reservation. Reservation is placing something on hold for future use. Restaurants, airlines, book stores, theatres, car services and many industries offer their customers the ability to reserve product and service in order to ensure delivery at given time.  </div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Business travelers have to conduct business related matters, which can be between airport to hotel and or even meetings. Successful business travelers always have managed their time effectively, and this is why making reservations is important. In many cases, business travelers end their meeting at a given time, and need to be in a car at a given time to be heading to another meetng, airport or even home at a required given time. The required given time is basically a reservation. This is why reservations are very important for business professionals and anyone concerned with effective use of their time. Business travelers have always questioned these very popular on demand transportation apps, when they will offer the ability to reserve? The answer is never or maybe in future with greater uncertainty that the reservation system will not be sustainable.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">The real reason for these on demand transportation apps not offering such feature is because the question is that can they effectively deliver and complete 75% of  reservations? The loose network of driver owned vehicles work their own schedule and these company apps have no control over when and where to work or even force dispatch rides. These apps cannot dictate dispatch the daily ride schedule for each driver owned vehicle. In addition, what good is a reservation, when the time of service there isnt a car available or one nearby area? Or what about an auto dispatch system that has no control in directing nearby cars to reservationed rides? On demand dispatch is just simply connecting a nearby car with nearby driver willing to accept. These driver owned vehicle can accept, reject the ride and or even accept the ride but then cancel ride for better job opportunity. This is why the reservation platform may not work and may not guarantee the ride. However, the problem is that the rest of world still functions on reservations and appointments.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">One cannot simply show up at the airport and dictate an airline ticket at their own time schedule. Has a doctor ever said, � come by when ever you feel like?� Have you ever been at a restaurant and told that they have no seating? This is why all of us make reservations and business travelers also require the ability to make reservations with car services for future use. A business traveler departing at JFK International Airport at 5pm needs to reserve a car pickup for 2:30pm.  While some on demand transportation apps may tell you that they are more reliable than other apps, but have they told you about their price gouging tactics? Yes, the popular term Dynamic Pricing or Surge Pricing is nothing more than Price Gouging. The truth is barely told, except the rider is always told that surge priving is required to get more cars on the road. The truth is this, �we had to raise prices to get the driver owned vehicle interested in picking you up on the given time�. Reservations also protect the rider in locking in the rate for service as opposed to price gouge surprise.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">For all of these and many other good reasons, business travelers should use services whch can offer reservations,  have insurance coverage, drug tested and background checked screened drivers, and comply with local jurisdictions.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Rick Goondall</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">CEO  </div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">CSL Transportation</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"></div>

Why Business Travel and Corporate Travel Succeed with Advanced Reservations despite On Demand Car Apps

First lets examine what is a reservation. Reservation is placing something on hold for future use. Restaurants, airlines, book stores, theat...

Where Can I Take My Driving Test?

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7dgwIuPtcNx5PTbC7Eibhdw_AWbs0lUMxQ21R_KHTnxsE1HMcW9DenLVYisW3HyCv85WjoQCdjE2drw11JcIAGZQNS7wJJK9TujX6Ux84Eem5DrWulpHtqEAvI83zBqcV7ywmHpFzK6E/s1600/jaguar-1366978.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7dgwIuPtcNx5PTbC7Eibhdw_AWbs0lUMxQ21R_KHTnxsE1HMcW9DenLVYisW3HyCv85WjoQCdjE2drw11JcIAGZQNS7wJJK9TujX6Ux84Eem5DrWulpHtqEAvI83zBqcV7ywmHpFzK6E/s320/jaguar-1366978.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Here at BIG TOM Driving School, we often get questions from customers relating to the driving test: how long does it take, what's the difference with the driving faults, what is the examiner like, how can I control my nerves?  Quite understandably there are many questions and anxieties expressed about the driving test.</span><br /><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">This blog will take a look at a really important question that many a learner will ask:</span><br /><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">                                      "Where can I take my driving test?"</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The most direct answer to this question is literally anywhere you like!  More accurately, what it comes down to is which driving test centres you have near you.  Whilst you might expect them to all be roughly the same, there are a couple of points that make them differ.  Test date availability is one aspect; they do differ in their waiting times for tests - it varies from about 4 weeks up to 12+ weeks.  Another aspect is the pass rates.  Surprising as this may sound, the pass rates associated between driving test centres does differ across the UK.  The pass rates are freely available for public viewing via www.GOV.UK </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Another point to make when it comes to choosing where you intend to go to test is whether you feel strongly about knowing the area itself.  This tends to differ between pupils.  Some customers have strong desires to take their driving test in a certain location, and yet others are not so concerned.  If you think about it logically, by passing a driving test, you are in theory at least, opening up the prospect of driving anywhere in the UK, so from that point of view, where you take your driving test, should not be of major concern.  </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">On the BIG TOM 5 Day Intensive Driving Course, our customers are encouraged to drive in a variety of different locations, so at to expand their experience of differing driving conditions.  Driving between county boundaries is not unusual, clocking up 70+ miles in any one driving session on the course is also quite common.  For the vast majority of people, passing a driving test, gaining their full driving licence will inevitably open the door to driving around in towns and cities that they have previously never been - so it is quite sensible to gain the experience, when learning to drive of being able to cope on journeys that you are not familiar.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The only other factor that it would be worth checking out prior to choosing where you are going to go test, is the actual location of the test centre itself.  They do differ in size, the size of the car park, and even how busy it is near the test centre.  Whilst this may not be an over-riding issue for you, it is always a good idea to check things out before hand.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">If this blog has been useful to you, consider clicking through to <a href="http://www.bigtom.org.uk/intensive-driving-course-v-traditional-route/" target="_blank">this blog here</a> that talks about the difference of learning to drive on an intensive driving course versus the traditional pay as you go driving lessons.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The author, Tom Ingram is the Owner of BIG TOM Driving School that provides 5 Day Intensive Driving Courses in Peterborough, Lincoln, Stamford, Grantham, Bourne, Spalding and Boston.  Call now on 0800 689 4174 </span></div>

Where Can I Take My Driving Test?

Here at BIG TOM Driving School, we often get questions from customers relating to the driving test: how long does it take, what's the di...

The Fisher Price 6 volt Dune Racer converted to 12 volt- race results- P...

Upgrading Your kids Electric Car For more Power

My older Danny's first car was the Power Wheels 6volt Dune Racer. It  has been a great car, very reliable and excitement- until my younger  son's birthday. My younger son Faizaan gets a new red Power Wheels  Porsche 911 Gt3. The Gt3 gets attention, and being powered by a 12volt  battery- the Dune Racer appeared to be losing it's attention. The 6volt  Dune Racer car has been a great toy for us. It would be a shame to  dispose and spending money on a new car- so I decided to upgrade it and  bringing this car back on the top.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5w3WrNaXVa4CmmykLTZ2OHSNCkERiIdrUQhdcUJtb7YVlYIEONtDrzMOoCNwGUz6v1eFBp32r_OGlakGhlfkgQqXATsFTf1UnSOc2C1HIwZADKhgazVixBzWcvFzfbCbGtUo7uKhHJUJ_/s1600/IMG_2954.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5w3WrNaXVa4CmmykLTZ2OHSNCkERiIdrUQhdcUJtb7YVlYIEONtDrzMOoCNwGUz6v1eFBp32r_OGlakGhlfkgQqXATsFTf1UnSOc2C1HIwZADKhgazVixBzWcvFzfbCbGtUo7uKhHJUJ_/s320/IMG_2954.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />First the rear ABS plastic tires were fitted with 12.5" bicycle  rubber tires. The sides of the bicycle tires were cut and they were  glued down with Gorilla Glue and stretched right over the existing ABS  plastic tires. The Rubber tires help the car gain traction and avoid  skidding and they treat the worn out ABS plastic tires from further wear  out.<br />Then visiting Walmart the following items were purchased for power upgrade.<br /><ul><li>12 volt / 12ah sealed acid battery</li><li>Snap connects -electrical connectors</li><li>Inline Fuse holder wire</li><li>30 amp fuse</li><li>Black electrical tape</li><li>wire hanger</li></ul><br />The next step is to cut the existing 6volt battery connector off from  the battery. This connector has a positive and negative wire. Connect  the inline fuse holder wire to the positive side of the battery  connector. Then connect the other end of the inline fuse to the positive  end of the new 12volt battery, Insert a 30amp fuse in the inline fuse.  Then connect the negative wire of new 12volt battery to the negative  wire of the battery connector wire. Put black electrical tape over  joints.<br />It is time to inset the new battery to the car- except the 12volt  battery may not fit into the existing battery tray. This is where the  wire hangers help. Drill two holed on back of the car, and screw in two  screws. These screws will be holding the hanger in place. Run a wire  hanger through any opening slots and then right above the battery and  wrap around the screws (in back of car). Tighten the screws and the  battery is held firm in position.<br /><br /><br />By upgrading, the Dune Racer is now traveling at about 7mph. There is  no need to throw away your kids 6 volt- why not upgrade it's power?<br />For a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVJQ-xwuzcs&index=12&list=WL" target="_blank">tutorial video on</a> how to upgrade,<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVJQ-xwuzcs&index=12&list=WL" target="_blank"> refer to this video on YouTube.</a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe width="320" height="266" class="YOUTUBE-iframe-video" data-thumbnail-src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jTy701TLpWk/0.jpg" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/jTy701TLpWk?feature=player_embedded" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>

Upgrading Your kids Electric Car For more Power

My older Danny's first car was the Power Wheels 6volt Dune Racer. It has been a great car, very reliable and excitement- until my young...