Most people are used to the idea of using a taxi service when on vacation or on a business trip in parts unknown. But did you know there are most likely several high quality taxi services available in your neck of the woods? But why would anyone ever want to hail a cab in their own town when they can just drive everywhere in their own car?

Here are three situations where it might be better to call a local taxi service either out of need or just for convenience:

You Want to Avoid Public Transportation

Let's say you took a bus into downtown to go out drinking. Now, the night has come to an end when you suddenly realize that everyone else walking to the bus terminal is drunk and rowdy. Even if you're not in this specific situation, using public transit systems like buses can sometimes introduce you to some unsavory characters. Consider calling a taxi service from the nightclub to pick you up at the curb so that you don't have to deal with public transit.

You're Sick of Sitting Behind the Wheel in Rush Hour Traffic

If your commute often has you pulling your hair out, consider the benefits that going to and from work in a taxi could bring you. Instead of having to fight with people that cut you off when you try to get to the exit ramp, you can let your cabbie deal with all of that while you get a head-start on work with your smartphone or tablet. If it's a long commute, you could even take a nap to make sure you are ready to go when you arrive at your destination.

You're Going to a Big Local Sports Event

If you are heading to the local football or baseball stadium to catch the big game, you are likely aware that you will have to deal with congested roadways both before and after the game as thousands of fans jostle with each other on the highway to try and get to the game first. Consider hiring a taxi service instead and you won't have to deal with all of that stressful driving.

Make arrangement for someone from the taxi company to be waiting for you at the curb right after the game and you might even avoid some of the traffic because other fans will still be trying to get out of the local parking garage.

Taxi services are not just for vacationers or business travelers. There are plenty of good reasons to hail a cab right in your own hometown. Use a cab if you don't want to deal with the public bus system, or you just want someone else to deal with the awful traffic before work or the big game.