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Car Rental Cautions While Used For Business Trip

A rented vehicle as according to its type can satisfy immediate need of its consumer, especially, when you are hiring it for a business need. Among all the rented vehicles, the rental car has been proved to be the most effective, convenient and inexpensive mode of transport either for smaller as well as larger businesses. A good car rental company provides a business executive with great flexibility in terms of time and route to reach at meetings without being trapped into traffic jams.

For small business car rental comes as very effective way to rescue things, otherwise, method of transport for businesses can be a very expensive deal for accomplishing a business task. A SME while as on the path of governance rules needs to took notice of Health and Safety Work Act for welfare of it employees. All employers under this act are responsible for health and safety of their employees not only at the place of working but also on the vehicles used by company for business purposes.

So an employer needs to be extra cautious when arranging a transport or car on rent for their employees. The provider of the vehicle or car should be of great reputation so a business man is assured that vehicles used by his employees are well maintained and fully insured.

Hence for selecting a right type of rental vehicle an employer need to take care of many important points and steps. Starting with as for office needs, the smallest available car may not be very suitable as it can accommodate three to four employees in a single car. So the number of passengers traveling and luggage that is to be carried should be estimated in advance. Comfort is another important aspect while traveling through rented car hence it is better to go for an air-conditioned car when visit is scheduled for a hot country. A budget or economic car can be used for day to day business purpose; however, for a making a business impression one can also go for a luxury car.

Now, it is the turn of rate and prices for car rental, as a business man you should be sure about the rate of car for the type of the car you are booking on tour. Do not be misguided, sometimes, by extremely low quoted prices as they do not tell about extra hidden costs. So you should go after for an all-inclusive rate. Do also book insurance cover for rented car after enquiring about it from your credit card and insurance company.

Now finally about the company you would rent from, it is best to get services from a reputed International car renting company, especially, when your employees are visiting abroad. An international company offers the latest model cars, with widest operational network in terms of location with highest standards of services with emergency roadside assistance. You can even go for Corporate Alliances and Partnerships with them.

Personal advantages of taking public transportation

I have to agree that taking public transportation is more economical than driving. I visit Chicago several times a year and almost always take advantage of their public transportation, the CTA (Chicago Transit Authority), which includes the train and bus. You can get just about anywhere in the city using public transportation, and the price is very reasonable.

One of the biggest advantages of public transportation is convenience. You don’t have to worry about where you are going to park your car (parking garages and lots are very costly), you don’t have to worry about the cost of gas prices (which are considerably more in the city) because you won’t be driving your own vehicle, and you don’t have to deal with the traffic jams and packed streets (particularly if you are taking the train). Another advantage of public transportation is environmental reasons. The less vehicles on the road, the less pollution there will be.

The CTA has an excellent website where you can find maps, schedules and fares. They also have a trip planner: simply put in your starting and ending destination (using addresses or landmarks) and it will give you several different routes you can take using their public transportation to get where you want to go!

As mentioned, the cost of using CTA transportation is very reasonable. Using a transit card, which can be purchased at 144 CTA rail stations or at more than 600 sales outlets throughout the Chicagoland area, the cost to ride the bus is $1.75 and $2.00 for the train. Transfers are $.25 and allow two additional rides within two hours after the first boarding. If you are paying with cash, the cost is $2 per ride on bus and rail; exact fare only; no change returned. No transfers issued when paying with cash. They offer discounts for visitors to the city, and these cards can be purchased at many sales outlets throughout the area.

Using public transportation is extremely economical and protects our environment. Next time you visit Chicago and want to get around the city, consider using the CTA public transportation system. You can visit their website at: www.transitchicago.com.