Tips for making money ~Part2~
The world of taxis, where the more you dig, the deeper you realize. Continue to thoroughly cover special techniques and tricks to earn money!
Continued from Part 1
Ito ---
Earlier, there was a story about the customer's commuting area, but is there a point about how to run? Such as heading straight to the city center or using the loop line?
Nakajima ---
(Based on the manuscript prepared in advance) You're asking a question with an answer, right? (lol)
Ito ---
(lol)
Nakajima ---
Basically, you head to the three central wards (Minato Ward, Chuo Ward, Chiyoda Ward), but I personally think it's not good to go straight. We tend to think that it's good because it arrives early, but then the empty time will be longer, so I think it's better to head to the city center while picking up customers.
Ito ---
I see.
Nakajima ---
For that reason, it is necessary to run in a zigzag instead of driving straight.
Ito ---
What are the benefits of zigzag driving?
Nakajima ---
I said that earlier. (lol)
Zigzag is an image of using sideways well. A straight line means going on a vertical path. In Tokyo, if you just follow the vertical roads, you will end up at the Imperial Palace, but there are no people riding in the Imperial Palace. Therefore, if you go in a zigzag with vertical roads and horizontal roads, the probability of people getting on will increase.
Ito ---
I see. When you were an active driver, did you ever pay attention to how you drive in Tokyo?
Nakajima ---
for a ride? Isn't it about driving slowly when the car is empty? If you go fast, people can catch it. They wouldn’t even It's safer to drive slowly.
Ito ---
safety. That's the mindset of a professional driver.
Nakajima ---
Also, as long as it's not annoying as much as possible, try to get caught in the signal. Before the intersection, if you are wondering whether to go at the traffic light or stop, always stop.
Ito ---
I feel like it makes me want to move on.
Nakajima ---
We tend to think, but we will stop.
Ito ---
why stop? Of course, as a professional driver, it is natural.
Nakajima ---
Of course it's also for safety. However, traffic lights are one of the situations where taxis have many opportunities to pick up customers.
Ito ---
You mean?
Nakajima ---
Just as it is. (lol)
Because people will get on when you're waiting for a traffic light. from their side.
Ito ---
Heh, in general, I thought customers raise a hand to get on.
Nakajima ---
That's right. their side.
Ito ---
Ah, it means that the customer will come.
Are there any others?
Nakajima ---
It's basic, but I make a lot of left turns.
Ito ---
What effect does a left turn have? I'm not sure what you mean.
Nakajima ---
Making a left turn means you are driving on the sidewalk. And turning left at a pedestrian crossing creates time to wait for pedestrians coming from the other side. As a result, there are many cases where people who cross the signal from the other side get on. So make more left turns.
Ito ---
I see. If you stop at the front and turn left, a customer will get on. If you are behind, he/she will be taken by the first car. I see, this is quite a combination technique.
Nakajima ---
Basic.
Ito ---
Basic? Everyone is aiming. This seems like it could be used quite effectively.
Ito ---
Can I use the right turn?
Nakajima ---
It's case by case. It depends on the structure of the intersection. Although it is not effective at large intersections with 3 or 4 lanes, you can expect the same effect as a left turn when turning right at a T-junction.
Ito ---
Lastly, did you have any original special moves, Mr. Nakajima, when you were driving?
Nakajima ---
There's no such thing as a killer move...
Ito ---
Something to catch customers for sure.
Nakajima ---
There is no absolute way to get a customer, but what I was conscious of was to see which way most of the taxis on the intersecting road were going when they stopped at a traffic light. For example, when I'm thinking whether to turn left or go straight, I turn left when I see an empty taxi going in the direction I'm traveling at, and vice versa. I wonder if I chose the way other cars don't go.
Ito ---
So you went to places where there were no enemies.
Nakajima ---
I was thinking about that when I was waiting for the signal.
Ito ---
After all, is it better not to have a rival?
Nakajima ---
oh yeah. After all, it is important to move differently from other cars and move at different timings.
Ito ---
It's hard, isn't it? You have to drive while watching the customer and follow the trends of other taxis.
Nakajima ---
I agree. I think it's a tough job.
Ito ---
Do you teach new graduate drivers about such things? As a position of operation management.
Nakajima ---
Although not limited to new graduates, I teach them to behave differently from other taxis.
Ito ---
Well then, when I became a driver, you will teach me various things.
Nakajima ---
do you want to be a driver?
I can't tell you if you're not prepared to do it seriously.
Ito ---
.... (silence)
Nakajima ---
Well, let's assume it didn't happen. (lol)