How to get a taxi
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From the abundance of various public transport minibuses stand out by their speed and convenience. It is it that enjoys the greatest popularity among the always hurrying population. The profitability of this kind of business is evidenced by the fact that there are a lot of minibuses, there is no such district in the city where the minibus does not go.
Instruction manual
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Creating a business begins with a fleet, the choice of cars is quite organic due to the high customs duties and the high cost of imported cars. It is necessary to choose the necessary transport from domestic production, which, as a rule, is inferior in all respects to imported analogues.
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If you purchase a less expensive option that is not suitable for the operation of a fixed-route taxi, then you will have to redo it later, which carries not only additional cash costs, but also the loss of valuable time. Experienced entrepreneurs are advised not to resort to this method.
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However, it is not at all necessary to immediately acquire cars in the property, it can be leased and this will reduce the initial investment in the business, as well as avoid paying property tax. The down payment will be approximately 30% of the cost of the minibus, and the average taxi service life lasts about 4 years. In addition, do not forget that up to 8% of the total cost of the car will be insurance.
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After completing the taxi, think about maintenance, repair, parking and washing, as well as fuel costs. The amount of expenses depends on the average daily mileage of the car, the availability of its own service. Entrepreneurs immediately begin to think about reducing costs, the most effective way is to rent a car park outside the city. In addition, there is always the opportunity to agree on direct deliveries of spare parts and fuel, which will significantly reduce the cost of their cost.
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The rules for the carriage of goods and people are regulated by the Civil Code and the Regulation on Licensing. There are only three licensed activities:
- Transportation of passengers by vehicles equipped for transportation of up to 8 people;
- Commercial transportation of people by car;
- Transportation of goods with a carrying capacity of more than 3.5 tons.
The license is valid for 5 years. To get a minibus, contact your local representative of the Ministry of Transport, collecting the following documents: copies of constituent documents, an application requesting the necessary license, a copy of the tax registration certificate and a copy of the certification on certification by persons responsible for road safety.
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In order for you to get started, the documents must be reviewed by the licensing authority, so be sure to pay the license fee.
note
An excellent additional source of income is advertising on fixed-route taxis.
Useful advice
The smallest income is received by a fleet with no more than 5 cars. There are very few ways to increase income; try to reduce costs and gradually increase the fleet.
