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private hire drivers tend to be pre-booked
I like this bit, they clearly know that some private hire drivers 'tend' not to be pre-booked
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| Author: | captain cab [ Wed Feb 20, 2013 11:04 am ] |
| Post subject: | Swinton Insurance want us to starve to death |
Fancy a career change? Become a Taxi Driver Advertorial Feature For many, the thought of having a nine-to-five job doesn’t appeal. Stuck in an office all day, a slave to deadlines, staring at a computer screen; it does sound a bit depressing! But what if there was an alternative? What if you had more freedom, could meet new people and be your own boss? Well, there is a solution… become a taxi driver! This career path (if you can drive) ticks all the right boxes, and saves you from day after day of endless paperwork. Lovely. However, if you do fancy getting behind the wheel of your own cab, then there are a few things you need to be aware of. From checking out Swinton taxi insurance quotes to knowing if the job’s right for you, here’s a few tips to think about! The Vehicle First of all, it’s a good idea to consider the vehicle that you’ll be driving and what aspects you’ll need to deal with as a result. If you’d prefer to own your own taxi, then it’s certainly worthwhile trying to estimate the total cost of the car etc. beforehand. This way you’ll know what position you’re in before you start earning. Something which you can’t neglect is buying insurance for your car or van. For example, if you see yourself driving a minibus as opposed to an ordinary cab, then you’re better investing in some comprehensive minibus insurance. This way you’ll be protected against any nasty accidents, so don’t forget it! Type of driver Another factor you’ll have to think about is what type of driver you’d like to be. Normally there are two distinct types, private hire drivers and public hire drivers. In terms of difference, private hire drivers tend to be pre-booked by those requesting a taxi and aren’t allowed to randomly pick up customers who haven’t done so. Whereas public drivers on the other hand (or black cab/ Hackney cab drivers) are completely free to pick up customers without them needing to call in advance. It’s just a question of what you want from your job! The Job Before you decide to live your life on the road and dedicate yourself to a life of taxiing, it’s worthwhile taking some time to really think about what the job entails. A career as a taxi driver is brilliant in that you’re practically self-employed and you get to meet a nice variety of people. However, conversely, your greatest opportunity to earn lots of money is on public holidays and the most important dates of the year; be it Christmas Eve or New Year’s Eve, you’re highly likely to be working. What’s more, you’re also probably going to pick up a few irritating customers in your time as a driver, so make sure you have the confidence to handle this. Like any job, it comes with its pros and its cons, so think wisely. http://www.selbytimes.co.uk/special-fea ... -1-5428659 |
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| Author: | blackpool [ Wed Feb 20, 2013 11:17 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Swinton Insurance want us to starve to death |
Like the bit about meeting nice variety of people,no mention of are you prepared to sit hours on end earning feck all ! |
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| Author: | toots [ Wed Feb 20, 2013 11:57 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Swinton Insurance want us to starve to death |
Quote: private hire drivers tend to be pre-booked I like this bit, they clearly know that some private hire drivers 'tend' not to be pre-booked
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| Author: | Sussex [ Wed Feb 20, 2013 7:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Swinton Insurance want us to starve to death |
blackpool wrote: Like the bit about meeting nice variety of people,no mention of are you prepared to sit hours on end earning feck all ! And be prepared to be assaulted verbally and physically. 
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| Author: | wannabeeahack [ Wed Feb 20, 2013 10:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Swinton Insurance want us to starve to death |
Quote: A career as a taxi driver is brilliant in that you’re practically self-employed sometimes self-UNemployed.....LOL |
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