Posts Tagged ‘automotive gps’
Navigating the Big City During Rush Hour
You might think that owning a cab company in New York City would be a walk in the park. After all, millions of tourists visit the city each year, and many of them look forward to the experience of riding around town in an authentic taxicab. Unfortunately, the market is rather saturated. I’ve had to go to some lengths just to separate my taxis from the rest.
Most recently, I installed Jensen navigation systems in every taxi. This measure ensured that my drivers – no matter how inexperienced – would take the most expedient route to their destination and save gas in the process. This means more pick-ups per day and more revenue generated in fares. Over time, customers came to recognize my cabs as among the best in town thanks largely to their trust in GPS technology.
Getting Lost in the Good Old Days
Sometimes when I’m bored on long road trips I’ll take some time to ponder how life would have been different if GPS technology existed during my childhood. My father was the typical all-American dad, the kind of guy who was interested in making good time on the road whenever we hopped in the car for a family vacation. He absolutely did his best to ignore our pleas for a bathroom break, and I honestly think he had an allergy to the prospect of asking directions.
That didn’t prevent him from getting lost at least once every trip, of course, and us kids sat giggling in the back seat as dad let out a few grunts of frustration and wheeled the car around for the fifth time in an effort to find the restaurant or hotel. These days, a Pioneer in dash GPS saves drivers all that hassle. While I appreciate the ability to use these devices, I still look back fondly on the days when men had to rely on their wits and stubbornness.