Supermarket Sweep: Why Use a Taxi After Doing Your Big Shop

Being without your own means of transportation can be more limiting than just travel. One of the things you will begin to notice is the difficulty of a big shop.

Learn how a taxi service can help you shop for the things you need without worry.



Reliable

Being without a car can make your weekly shop a stressful process. When using the bus, you often worry about whether it will show up when it is supposed to, or leave you stranded. By opting for a local taxi company, you will know for sure that someone will be waiting for you. It also means you can ride home in comparative luxury, such as a quiet environment with plenty of space.

If you do have a car but you know it to be unreliable, opting for a taxi service can take away any worries. When a car starts making a funny noise and you feel it may break soon if left untreated, a taxi service will provide a safe alternative. Most taxis are relatively recent vehicles, meaning the likelihood of them breaking down is slim. A taxi company will maintain their vehicles more frequently than you might too, to help detect and prevent any issues.

Assistance

If you use a mobility aid, travelling to the nearest supermarket can be hard, and getting your groceries home can be even harder. While delivery services can be useful, the substitutions can be poor, or the dates of your food can be inconvenient. Shopping for your food can therefore often make you feel stuck between a rock and a hard place.

Taxis can offer assistance with your big shop. Most taxi firms will make sure their employees are trained to assist you with your mobility equipment, to help you get in and out safely. They can load your groceries into the vehicle for you before getting your items home, to reduce the risk of causing unnecessary harm to yourself. Some drivers can even assist you with putting your items away, should you need them to.

Student Life

When arriving at your first-year university accommodation, chances are you will be based in the busy city centre. Car parking isn’t always available, nor is it cheap, so if you do own a car you might not want to bring it with you. Being without a car means your big shop will be much more difficult.

Your local shops might provide some of the things you need, but it is often better to find a supermarket which will provide a range of options. To make the most of both the trip out of the city centre and your limited money, try to bulk-buy items and travel with your flatmates.

By sharing a taxi home, you and your flatmates will be able to get your large amount of things home without the need to lug it on the bus. Sharing will also be cheaper for you, as the cost can be split between you and the other passengers.

Our Taxi Services

If you are based in the Coventry area, Lewis Taxis can take the fuss out of your big shop. We are open all day every day, so no matter your schedule we can be there. We can cater to any access requirements you may have, to make sure you can get to and from the supermarket safely.

Visit our website to arrange a taxi, or contact us directly for more information.