Explore the madina taxi services

Madina Taxi Services in broad terms are taxi services that are mostly found in Madina which is one of the two holy cities for the Muslims and situated in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Those who travel to Madina use taxi services to move from one religious place such as the Prophet’s Mosque (Al-Masjid an-Nabawi) or any part of the city.

Here’s an overview of what you can expect from Madina taxi services:

1. Types of Taxis:

Standard Taxis: These are normal cars for hire with an ability to transport people or property short or long distances within Madina. They can be found at set down ranks or one can order them on standby.
Private Cars or Luxury Taxis: To the people who want extra comfort or luxury, some firms provide such models in the market.
Airport Taxis: Taxis that are to be found at the Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Airport, the international airport in Madina for easy shifts between this airport and others.

2. Booking a Taxi:

Street Hailing: You can stop a taxi in a street in central business districts or near hotel [because] most hotels are located in central business districts.
Taxi Stands: As at the strategic areas such as; airport, bus terminals, and areas of major tourists’ interest.
Ride-Hailing Apps: Other popular applications that are used for fast and easy order of taxi in Madina include; Uber and careem. This enables users to track their ride, to choose the type of vehicle they want, and also to do the payment online.

3. Fares:

The fares of taxis in Madina are pretty reasonable. Nonetheless, the price of a bus depends on the type of the vehicle, distance, and time of the bus’s operation.
Short journeys, say, within the city may cost between SAR 20 and SAR 50.
Rides within the closeby cities, or journey to and from the airport may be more expensive if it is a longer trip.
As for mandatory using of the meter, sometimes it is possible to define beforehand that the fare is fixed, so it is better to check it.

4. Language:

While driving the car the driver can speak Arabic and may also know some English language. For those who have limited knowledge of Arabic it is advisable to learn some Arabic phrases or use an application to translate.

5. Safety:

In as much as using taxis in Madina may pose a bit of danger, generally, both the local people and tourists are safe when using this means of transport. Check that the taxi is legal, and be certain that the driver has a proper identification.

6. Services to Key Locations:

Prophet’s Mosque (Al-Masjid an-Nabawi): Taxis help also the central areas near the mosque enabling the pilgrims and visitors to access it easily.
Religious Sites: Taxis also provide transportation to other significant places within and around Madina such as the Quba Mosque, Uhud Mountain, and other historical places among others.