If your employees do a lot of traveling, you may want to switch to a limousine service or town car service instead of taxicabs or shuttles. Though many people associate a limo service with high prices, the truth is that this method of transportation can be economical as well as time-saving. Read on to learn the five main reasons to change your business's method of airport transportation.

Save time and avoid the line

All major airports have a waiting area and protocol for getting a cab. However, the wait can be frustratingly long, particularly during high traffic hours. Time spent in line waiting for a taxi is time wasted. Get your employees to their destination faster by having a car or limo waiting for them, instead of the other way around.

Larger capacity for larger groups

Law-abiding taxicab drivers will refuse to transport more than the maximum number of passengers in one vehicle. If you have a large group traveling together, consider reserving a stretch limousine, passenger van, or stretch SUV. These can hold up to 14 passengers with their luggage, and will be much more comfortable for the travelers. If some of the passengers are clients, they may be impressed by your luxurious set of wheels or feel that your company is going out of its way to make them comfortable.

Plan in advance

Leaving things up to chance is like planning for disaster; you never know what may end up happening. Reserve a limousine or town car ahead of time so your employees won't have to be responsible for finding their own transportation. That way, if there is a taxi drivers' strike or a larger number of travelers than normal, your employee will not be left to fend for him or himself.

Make a more specific budget

While taxi meters combine distance and time to come up with a price, limos and town cars have hourly rates which you can ask for before making the reservation. Knowing the price in advance allows you to stay on top of transportation costs and make a more realistic budget. You can also call different services in order to find the best possible price, and may be able to engage different companies in a bidding war for your business.

Avoid surcharges and fees

Depending on local laws, a taxi driver may charge you a surcharge for pickup at an airport, transporting during night hours, and/ or transporting during weekday peak hours. In a limousine or town car, you will be safe from these charges and can even ask to be routed away from bridges to avoid paying tolls. Since you are paying by the hour, this will not cost more money unless it is a very long detour.

Once you do the comparison, you may find that your business would benefit from a change to limousine or town car services for airport transportation. Use these five reasons as a jumping-off point in your research, and you may end up saving time and money in the future.