Cargo taxi

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A pickup truck, as it is often used as a cargo taxi

The cargo taxi is a public means of transport for the spontaneous and occasional transport of loads ( occasional traffic ), the drivers of which are usually trained in load securing and for payment of a fixed price or kilometer price , transports the goods (load) directly to the desired destination. Cargo taxis mostly offer their services locally or regionally and often offer additional services such as B. removals, courier and night trips. A taxi is usually ordered by phone or over the Internet .

Services

Motorbike cargo taxi in Bouaké , Ivory Coast

A cargo taxi is often used to pick up and deliver luggage from the train station or airport, but moving is also possible with the help of a cargo taxi. Galleries or museums have bulky art objects transported in cargo taxis. Courier services (see also courier express parcel service ) or messenger trips are just as often done with cargo taxis.

In addition, cargo taxis are used to transport animals , to transport large purchases, furniture and household items such as refrigerators and freezers.

Many providers offer cashless payment of travel expenses. Depending on the tariff (tax), there are service surcharges that increase the fare, especially where the cargo taxi has to wait for the customer or helps with loading.

Often there are additional surcharges than night, Sunday and holiday surcharges; If necessary, additional travel costs must be paid (in most cases, travel in the compulsory driving area is free).

Situation in developing and emerging countries

In developing and emerging countries , taxis are often the only means of transport in general, as local public transport is poorly developed. In large cities, many citizens also use the services of the mostly illegally working haulage taxi operators to transport goods. In countries like Gabon , the illegal, unregistered cargo and passenger taxis , the so-called clandos , are very popular because of their low price. The operators often do not have a driver's license, hardly adhere to traffic regulations and are often involved in criminal activities.

Cargo taxis in developing countries also differ from American or European ones. Discarded station wagons or cars are often used. In Mzuzu , bicycle taxis are used for courier services, but also for passenger transport .

Individual evidence

1. ^ Robert Cervero: Informal Transport in the Developing World , Nairobi 2000, page 242ff.
2. ↑ Taxi clando et ... Retrieved June 16, 2020 . 
3. ↑ GABUN; IMPROVISATION, CORRUPTION: THE OFFICIAL BLACK MARKET TAXIS - Les taxis "clandos" de Libreville bientôt tous en jaunes "comme à New York". Retrieved June 16, 2020 . 
4. ↑ Bicycle taxis in Mzuzu in the Google Book Search USA