Gazoop Blog

We'll admit it: not everyone likes to stay updated with the most modern trends and technologies. If you are one of the few remaining taxi fleet owners who operates without a Cloud-based taxi dispatch system, we aren't mad -- heck, we'll even help you by taking a look at some of the alternatives to a Cloud-based taxi dispatch system that are available for your drivers to use instead of using Gazoop. If you believe that these strategies will save you more money in the long-run than our services, then we encourage you to go for it (wink, wink)!

"Gotta catch'em all!" -- customers, that is. As your premiere taxi dispatch system, Gazoop is committed to staying on top of all of the latest industry trends. With the emergence of "Pokemon Go" comes interesting and lucrative opportunities for your taxi business to make money off of the games' growing user base, and we've written a guide on how to implement this in to your business.

Your taxi company is more than just a transportation service - it's an image, and it's a brand. The last thing you want is for your brand to get stale and irrelevant, which is why it's important to reinvent yourself over time. Here are 5 tips to keep your taxi company fresh on everyone's lips.

The transportation industry can be a tough business, and taxi companies across the world are facing stiffer competition now more than ever. As of last year, there were 242,200 vehicles waiting to pick up passengers in England alone – the most since 2005, and a similar trend is seen worldwide. We at the Gazoop team would hate to see you fail, so here are 4 warning signs that may indicate your taxi business is falling behind the rest of the competition.

At Gazoop, we strive to become your all-in-one taxi company solution. We never want you to have to look elsewhere for your company's needs, which is why our latest exciting announcement targets a special niche in the taxi industry - fleets with an international presence such as those who deal primarily with airport pickups. For the first time ever, Gazoop customers can get a business number that is local in any country, including cheap vanity numbers!

When it comes to bookings, you want your taxi company to be available to everyone at any time. Unfortunately, that's not always the case: dispatchers call out of work, payrolls are limited, and dispatch equipment malfunctions (in other words, "life happens"). However, call answering services are one of the many ways that taxi companies are reclaiming their position as the reigning champions of the transportation industry.

In the cab business, having the best fleets and the fastest drivers is only half of the battle. You've already figured out that you need an app-based dispatch system to stay competitive (congratulations!), but now you need to research the best mobile devices for your fleets' taxi dispatch app. You might not be the most tech-savvy guy or gal in the world, but fortunately, we’ve narrowed down the best mobile devices to two choices.

As a taxi business owner, you need to do all you can to ensure that you are staying on top of the rest and receiving as much new business as possible. That's why, in this technological era, a strong online presence is yet another excellent way for any taxi company to accomplish more than they ever could have before. Many companies are still hesitant to embrace the online possibilities, but here are 4 reasons why your taxi business needs a specialized taxi website that uses the Gazoop template.

As a taxi business owner, you want your taxi services to be on the tip of everyone's tongue. Not only that, but you want the public to praise your fleets, your dispatchers to work tirelessly without any mistakes, and your cabbies to provide service with a smile. These are lofty ambitions, but if anyone can do it, it's you and your taxi business - and the Gazoop team is here to help with 3 pro strategies to make your taxi business more successful!