INTRODUCTION Fleet management is the management of a company's transportation fleet. Fleet management includes commercial motor vehicles such as cars, vans and trucks, as well as rail cars. Fleet (vehicle) management can include a range of functions, such as vehicle financing, vehicle maintenance, vehicle telemetric (tracking and diagnostics), driver management, speed management, fuel management and health and safety management. Fleet Management is a function which allows companies which rely on transportation in their business to remove or minimize the risks associated with vehicle investment, improving efficiency, productivity and reducing their overall transportation and staff costs, providing 100% compliance with government …show more content…
Taxi Dubai's taxi system is one of the most frequently used and most popular means of public transport. Taxis are one of the fastest ways of getting around the city, especially to places that are not well-connected by the metro. There are both government-operated and private cab companies. The Dubai Transport Corporation operates cream-coloured taxis. Among the private cab companies are the Cars Taxi, Metro Taxi, and National Taxis. Taxis are available at all public places in Dubai, or you may book in advance for a taxi. The taxi service can be availed on the telephone No. 04-2080808 (both enquiry and reservation). There is also the online booking and reservation facility available, and women who feel unsafe or uncomfortable with male drivers can book the pink taxis which has female drivers. Deira is the most popular taxi stand. Registered taxis have a standard Taxi sign on the roof and an easy to read meter on the dash board. H.H Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Executive Council;having reviewed Law No.(17) of 2005 to establish Roads & Transport Authority (RTA);Executive Council Resolution No.(8) of 2006 to establish the bodies subsidiary to RTA and approve its organizational chart; resolved to be established by virtue of this resolution and Corporation to be called Dubai Taxi Corporation, which
In Ethiopia, taxis are mostly vans capable of carrying up to twelve passenger customers who pay a fixed rate to get to their destinations. The taxies have conductors and this assistant called “woyala” who collect fares. The fares are paid only in cash because there is no electronic payment system. The conductor calls out the names of the places on the way to the stops and final destination. There are no signs, so the passengers have to listen to the conductor calling out the locations. On the contrary, in the United States, taxies are mostly small and gave the customer privet ride to a specific destination. Fees are paid based on the distance driven, and electronic payment is also available for convenience purposes. Because of road unavailability and unaffordability of cars for local people, the taxi system in Ethiopia is also limited to very few cities unlike the United
Rail transport has dominated the shipping industry since the early 19th century, when railways were first created. In response to a growing demand for large scale shipping the rail transport industry has continued to prosper. Throughout railway history there are a few key concepts regarding operations management; including: the design of goods and services, quality management systems, and competition within and outside of the industry.
Whether one is in New York City, Singapore, Taiwan, or nearly any other large area, there is always a need for the taxi cab industry. One can make a fortune through what seem like simple operations involving picking up a person in a vehicle, transporting them to their requested destination, doing so and collecting the money. Managing a business in this industry is not easy, however, and careful coordination combined with proper technology and planning is necessary to stay ahead of one’s competitors. In Singapore, Comfort Taxi handled this challenge wonderfully, whereas Taiwan’s Taiwan Taxi company did not. Through detailed analysis, the reasons for this occurrence become clear.
The main means of transportation in Albania are the trains, buses, taxis and car rentals, which are the used by both locals and tourists, although the last two are more popular among tourists. Since this is a high context country, there are unwritten rules when communicating and using certain services, like for example when using a taxi, the local Albanian people know that taxis don’t carry meters, or rate cards, so the cost of the trip has to be agreed upon before taking the trip, this is something tourists might not be aware of, and as a result they might get taken advantage of. Another mean of transportation for tourists is the car rental, but that too has its downsides, as tourists have to take into consideration the differences in quality of road surfaces across the country, as well as the local driving standards. We believe there is gap in the transportation services that is more accommodating to tourists, and this is where Uber has an opportunity to enter, since the company is recognized internationally, and most people are already familiar with it, it would provide an easier way of transportation for tourists.
Also tow trucks often find it hard to tow away partially damaged vehicles through narrow alleys and roads. Busy traffic is also hindrance for towing. With a vehicle tracking system enabled with fleet management software, it is easier for the tow truck drivers to plan the route of towing ahead. As a tow truck fleet manager, you can also calculate the time needed for despatching the towing vehicle.
I have to admit that we are very blessed with so many beautiful and breathe taking cities in the world. Dubai is just one of the many countries which has advanced from their humble beginnings and today are multi million tourist. Dubai is another city which has moved from having not as much as other countries once did such as money and a stable economy, to one of the richest cities in the world. In 1966 oil was discovered in Dubai and was a catalyst for Dubai’s economic growth. From a country that had come from not having a stable economy and not a lot of money, it has become like I said earlier, one of the richest cities in the
Unfortunately unlike Uber, cab drivers have to rent their cab from the company. Majority of the time it is not an easy transition for the Taxi driver to get from the yard to the street. It is difficult for Taxi drivers to get a cab because most drives must rent a taxi from a cab company and the company’s dispatchers exploited that fact by manipulating them into paying higher cash tips to the dispatchers before allowing them to work. If an individual did not pay $10 to $20 dollars, regardless of the scheduled shift, they would not get a good car or they would not get out their scheduled time and be sitting at the yard for 3 hours. If individuals decided to pay then less, they would be given a broken down cab that might not last them through the entire shift. This in turn is one of the biggest reasons why a lot of the Taxi drivers switched to driving Uber because they do not have to deal with the company practice.
The transportation industry has been highly utilized around the world for thousands of years. It has been used for personal and material transportation and has connected the world and improved the economy by the allowing of imports and exports, allowed for trading, transporting goods, and much more (Lambert, 2014). It is crucial in modern society not only to businesses, but to many individuals. The trucking industry has evolved from the transportation industry and is key for daily functions to occur.
Cab companies tend to promote three kinds of services including the one where you flag them down and commit to your destination. You can also hire the services of a minicab to pick up a package and have it delivered to its destination. The most popular use for a cab service will still be to provide you with a ride to the airport. This will save you from asking a friend or a relative and ensure that you are there in plenty of time for your
The Covenant Transportation Group, Inc. is a long haul freight transportation company that has two-person driving teams that travel across continents. It provides their shipping services across the United States as well as into and out of Mexico, and some parts of Canada. Their freight services owns and leases equipment to independent contractors for their own pick-up and delivery. They transports many different types of freight for a multitude of customers. Asset-Based Truckload Services have three operating fleets that are sorted by their economic characteristics and certain criteria. The first asset is Covenant Transport, Inc. which is long-haul, temperature-controlled, and solo-driving services. The second asset is Southern Refrigerated
In an era of deregulation and increased competition, service companies must provide prompt, efficient service that their customers will not risk losing. To optimize return on fleet assets and valuable technician time, fleet managers need to maintain service units in top operating condition, and have instant visibility into their locations and availability at all times.
Decrease the operation costs of the leased vehicles through improved preventive maintenance and behavior modification.
Dubai is a fantastic family holiday destination with a myriad of sights and sounds that will surely be a treat for everyone’s senses. From the world’s tallest skyscrapers to vibrant shopping souks, there is definitely something for everyone.
I have chosen Dubai, UAE as my area of research because this is the place where I currently reside and because of all the advantages that come with starting a business here. Dubai is the most popular city and the second largest emirate in the UAE. It is located on the Southeast coast of the Persian Gulf and has also become a global city and a business hub of the Persian Gulf region. Some of the advantages that come with doing business in the UAE are: There is no tax on income, it has ultramodern infrastructure; there is a very stable banking system and there are easy connections to the whole world via its modern airports. Although the real estate and construction trade industries are what currently give the most revenues to Dubai, starting
Fleet management is the management of a company's transportation fleet. Fleet management includes commercial motor vehicles such as cars, vans and trucks, as well as rail cars. Fleet (vehicle) management can include a range of functions, such as vehicle financing, vehicle maintenance, vehicle telemetric (tracking and diagnostics), driver management, speed management, fuel management and health and safety management. Fleet Management is a function which allows companies which rely on transportation in their business to remove or minimize the risks associated with vehicle investment, improving efficiency, productivity and reducing their overall transportation and staff costs, providing 100% compliance with government