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    Taxi Dispatch Software Demo: 7 Questions to Ask Before You Buy

    Taxi Web Design June 23, 20265 min read
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    Taxi Dispatch Software Demo: 7 Questions to Ask Before You Buy

    A taxi dispatch software demo is the single highest-leverage 45 minutes in your buying journey. Walk in with the right questions and you'll save yourself a $40,000 mistake. Walk in unprepared and you'll spend the next two years regretting the slide deck you fell for.

    The 7 Questions That Actually Matter

    1. What's the 3-year total cost for my exact fleet size — setup, monthly, seats, commissions, white-label, all in?
    2. Are the passenger and driver apps fully white-labeled, and do I own the source code?
    3. What dispatch automation is built in (chain dispatch, AI matching, zone-based, surge)?
    4. Which payment, accounting and telematics integrations are native vs. custom-built?
    5. Can I export 100% of my booking, customer and driver data anytime, no fee?
    6. What's your uptime SLA and incident-response time, in writing?
    7. If I cancel, what happens to my apps, my data and my Apple/Google developer accounts?

    Vendor Demo Comparison

    VendorDemo TypeSandboxRecording Allowed
    AutocabSales-led, 45 minLimitedOn request
    iCabbiSales-led, 60 minOn requestYes
    TaxiCallerSelf-serve trialYesN/A
    MoovsSales-led, 30 minYesYes
    Taxi Web DesignLive demo + sandboxYesYes

    How a Good Demo Should Feel

    You should leave the call knowing exactly what your dispatcher will click on a Monday morning, what your driver will see on a Friday-night surge, and what a refund flow looks like. If the demo is mostly slides about "the future of mobility," walk away.

    Pricing Mentioned in the Demo

    Our demo includes a real, written quote — $8,500 one-time, no recurring commission. We won't make you sit through three follow-up calls before you see a number. Compare it now on the pricing page.

    See Full Pricing

    One-time setup from $8,500 — no per-trip commission, no per-driver seat fees, source code included.

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    Book Your Demo

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    FAQ

    How long is a typical demo?

    30–45 minutes, plus a sandbox login afterwards.

    Can I record?

    Almost always — just ask before the call starts.

    Is a demo enough?

    Combine a demo with a sandbox, a written quote and one reference call.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    How long is a typical taxi dispatch software demo?

    30–45 minutes for the guided walkthrough, plus a sandbox login afterwards so your dispatcher and a driver can test the actual workflow.

    What should I ask during the demo?

    3-year total cost, white-label app ownership, dispatch automation depth, native integrations, data-export rights, source-code policy, uptime SLA, and what happens to your apps if you cancel.

    Can I record the demo?

    Most vendors will let you record on request — always ask. It's the best way to compare three vendors fairly after the meetings are over.

    Is a demo enough to make a decision?

    Combine a demo with a sandbox tenant, a written quote and one reference call. That trio is usually enough to commit.

    How do I request a demo for dispatch software?

    Use the vendor's demo form and bring three real scenarios: an airport pickup, a corporate booking and a driver reassignment. For Taxi Web Design, use the live demo page.

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