Why a Hired Car is better than a Taxi while Traveling in Uganda

The idea of using taxis (whether public or private/special hire) is one of the most popular means of getting around Uganda but travelers who desire exceptional experiences are opting for Car Rentals for self-drive tours. Since the outbreak of Covid-19, public transport means have slowly been avoided for purposes of following Standard Operating Procedures especially maintaining the 2-meter distance from other travelers. However, for this article, we bring you the reasons why a Car Rental is far better than a taxi in Uganda;

Privacy

It is difficult to discuss personal or business issues when traveling by taxi but easier to talk about different aspects of your World (business, relationship, family, and even crack jokes) when traveling with your friends or family by a Rental Car. Conversations are the most interesting things done during road trips and you wouldn’t want to ruin the spirit of the drive-by having another person/driver chipping in your conversations, smirking at your dilemmas, or laughing at your jokes. Therefore if you wish for privacy during your road trips in Uganda, opt for a self-drive Car Rental.

Car Hygiene

Given the prevailing Covid-19 pandemic ravaging the World, you can never be sure whether the taxi you are traveling with is even properly sanitized or not. This is not the case with self-drive Car Rental that you can make certain that it is properly sanitized (in your presence) before you even embark on the self-drive trip.

Limit to duration

Another reason why a Car Rental is better than a taxi in Uganda is the limit to duration, whereby taxis can be used for a shorter period. You can use a taxi for a day or maximum of a week yet for self-drive Car Rentals you can enjoy services for months and can interestingly extend the period of use as long as you book with the Company in advance.

Freedom while driving

If you hop into a taxi, you don’t have a say on anything but instead entirely depend on the driver. You will agree that it is even difficult or embarrassing to request the driver to make a stop for meals or even answer nature calls. This is different when you are on your self-drive Car Rental where you are guaranteed of relishing the Road trip at your own pace and way, make stops when required, and even choose what music you desire to listen to without bothering anyone (especially any driver). Similarly, there is flexibility for Self-drive Car rentals given the fact that you are your own boss and can change plans if you so wish. You can leave home earlier or later than earlier planned, make as many stops as possible to take photos without fear of a running meter or being charged extra for spending more time at a particular destination.

Cost-effectiveness

Taxi services in Uganda charge per hour or according to the meter. You will be shocked to pay more money during rush hours associated with heavy traffic jams hence the more time spent in traffic, the higher the amount you are likely to be charged. This is interestingly not the case with Car Rentals where you pay at once and regardless of the traffic, you will not be charged extra.

Safety

It is difficult to know whether your taxi Driver in Uganda is a professional and experienced or a novice, how long he/she has possessed the License. It is not safe to take chances while driving along the tricky and hilly terrain roads hence choose the option of Self-drive Car Rental where you are very sure of your skills and experience of driving through Ugandan roads. Additionally, drivers are one of the most overworked yet least paid people in Uganda, hence sometimes have to work harder to earn a living which sometimes brings about exhaustion. It becomes cumbersome to keep reminding the driver “not to rush” than ensuring your own safety in your self-drive Rental Car in Uganda since you will have the freedom to stop and rest whenever you feel exhausted.