Method system and apparatus for providing transportation services
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1. A method of receiving assistance with transportation reservations, comprising:
- a. accessing a transportation reservation system via an Internet-enabled device, said transportation reservation system being in communication with a plurality of independent travel service providers;
b. transmitting a travel service request to said transportation reservation system;
c. receiving transportation service information from said transportation reservation system in response to said travel service request;
d. transmitting a travel request confirmation to said transportation reservation system; and
e. receiving transportation service in accordance with the confirmation.
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Abstract
A system and method for providing taxi patrons with a taxi-reservation system which facilitates better taxi service, better time utilization and financial rewards for taxi drivers who provide better service, and more efficient pricing for buyers. The taxi-reservation system allows patrons to rate the taxi service they receive as well as pre-select taxi drivers from a pool of available taxi drivers. The system further enables taxi drivers to participate in a pricing scheme where customers can bid on proposed fares for their trips, and drivers, dispatchers or companies can bid on customers.
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26 Claims
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1. A method of receiving assistance with transportation reservations, comprising:
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a. accessing a transportation reservation system via an Internet-enabled device, said transportation reservation system being in communication with a plurality of independent travel service providers;
b. transmitting a travel service request to said transportation reservation system;
c. receiving transportation service information from said transportation reservation system in response to said travel service request;
d. transmitting a travel request confirmation to said transportation reservation system; and
e. receiving transportation service in accordance with the confirmation. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A method of providing travel reservations, comprising:
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a. receiving travel information from a taxi customer;
b. validating travel information received from said taxi customer;
c. accessing a central storage device to search for available transportation among a plurality of independent travel service providers in accordance with the received travel information;
d. transmitting availability information regarding available transportation to said taxi customer;
e. receiving confirmation from said taxi customer regarding said available transportation; and
f. transmitting reservation information to a first taxi driver in conformance with the confirmation received from said taxi customer. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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22. A method of providing transportation services by a reservation service provider, comprising:
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a. receiving notification from a plurality of independent taxi drivers regarding availability for providing transportation;
b. receiving a reservation request from a taxi customer;
c. transmitting said reservation request to a first taxi driver;
d. receiving confirmation from said first taxi driver regarding providing taxi services to said taxi customer in conformance with said reservation request; and
e. transmitting said confirmation from said first taxi driver to said taxi customer. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24, 25)
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