If you\'re going to be using the Stickney Taxi service, try to do your best to plan ahead. Although cabs are of course always available on a last minute basis, you should remember that if you happen to be coming into town at a very busy time of day you could have a really long wait before you can get a car. If you\'re not a frequent traveler or used to having to take taxis to travel, you might not be aware of this, but rest assured, it is always better to call ahead to be sure that you\'re going to have a cab waiting for you when you need it.

If you\'re not sure how much before the time that you need it you should call a cab, always remember that sooner is better than later. However, there are some things that should make you think that it is important to call earlier rather than later. First of all, how many cab services are there in your area? The more companies available, the more cars on the road, meaning it might be easier to grab a last minute cab. What time of day is it? During the start and end of the business day it can be next to impossible to get a taxi if you haven\'t planned a head for it, so be sure to book one well in advance if this is the time of day that you need to be traveling in. Don\'t forget about the weather and road conditions as well. If the weather is bad then it is going to be taking longer for ever single car ride that is happening for the busy cab companies, and traffic as a whole is going to be moving very slowly. Giving yourself lots of extra time to book ahead for a ride in these circumstances will help to ensure that you get your car when you need it and that you don\'t have to waste time standing around waiting for your ride to show up.

Since you\'re already going to be calling the company, find out some other information when you speak to their representative. Knowing how much the ride is going to cost you is useful information, as is the name of the driver so you know whom to expect to come pick you up. Getting an emergency contact number in case the car is late might also be worth getting.