Posts Tagged ‘#TAXI’
Using Mobile to Hail a Taxi
Last year, Megan Hauer from Optiem wrote about using Google Local on your Mobile Device. I find that it is a great technology to use on your mobile phone.
With the increased popularity of the iPhone, more functions are easier for the mobile web. However, the iPhone is growing but still only has a 0.3 percent market share in August 2008.
What if you don’t have an iPhone. What other services are out there to help you leverage your good old standard mobile device.
I recently discovered #TAXI.
There are several times when I have been visiting a new city and wanted to get a cab, but had NO idea what the local cab numbers are. If you don’t know the name of a company #TAXI will recommend one for you.
The one drawback is that the service is available only to Alltel, AT&T, Boost Mobile, and Verizon customers. It does work in both the United States and Canada.
From a brand standpoint, it is a great idea to have such an easy to remember way to access the technology. The company has also formed a relationship with MADD and MADD Canada as part of their Tie One On For Safety campaign.