As a taxi service operator, you should be able to establish good communication and understanding with your clients in order for them to enjoy a favorable and relaxing setting while using your service and engage your service more frequently. Although still underexploited, referral presents an effective strategy for gaining more clients for your taxi service. As suggested by marketing research reports, a regular individual has a network of about fifty other people in their circles. This is a direct indication that each customer using a taxi service has the potential of attracting well over fifty other prospective clients. Since taxis serve at least more than one person per trip on average, the potential number of customers that you can get from referrals in way in excess of one hundred. Most customers who receive satisfactory ride from your taxi service are highly likely to refer their friends, colleagues and acquaintances to you.
For instance, if your taxi service has attractive deals or offers targeting clients, many customers will be persuaded into using your rewarding service. Also, clients with whom you have established a loyal connection, from regular use of your service, exhibit a better chance of sending referrals your way. These clients have established a unique bond with your taxis Windsor service and would freely refer clients to your service by talking about its unique deals in conversations with colleagues and pals.
To maximize on these marketing strategies, you need to recognize and appreciate any referrals you receive in order to motivate the satisfied client to refer more people to your taxi service. Send a swift thank you note or make a short telephone call indicating that you are pleased about the referral, or thank them by offering regular discounts or free occasional service. Besides, you can give those gifts of clocks, books, holders and other common items. Establish deals with other service providers to send gift items including shopping and meal vouchers to customers who refer a lot of clients to you as a gratitude gesture. This will make the offer more captivating and divergent, further engaging the opportunities presented by effective referral to your business.
A digital platform for your taxi service can also help attract more clients. Create a mobile application or website for your company to leverage on frequent internet users. Ensure your platform is reliable, supports trip reservations and contains information about your taxi service that clients might look for. For instance, you can facilitate easy booking by incorporating pick-up and drop-off detail and secure payment forms. Also, you can add a ‘Helpful Links’ detail that list links to popular traveler attractions in order to attract online visitors to your digital platform. Although many people do not rely on online podiums for information on taxi services, if your platform clearly communicates to prospective clients, they will be motivated by your efforts to leverage this channel and meet their expectation. Lastly, you can also advertise your taxi service in newspapers, business cards and placards to attract more customers.