Taxi Driver Online

I suppose strictly speaking this shouldn't be called advertorial, because it's clearly marked 'sponsored' and other stuff.

But I wonder whether this is genuinely because of an upturn in business, or losing drivers to U-know-who, etc, or no 'new blood' interested these days

But the usual contradictory terminology in terms of employment status - you don't 'recruit' people to be their 'own boss'


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Clydebank Taxis launches major campaign to recruit new drivers

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Image: Clydebank Taxis/Glasgow Evening Times

Clydebank Taxis has announced a major recruitment drive as the company seeks to hire up to 30 new taxi drivers to meet rising demand.

The firm, which has been serving the local community since 1977, is looking to attract both experienced drivers and those new to the industry.

According to Chris McAteer, Group Fleet Manager for Clydebank Taxis, the company is responding to a significant increase in business across the area.

“We’re looking to recruit up to 20 to 30 drivers,” he said. “We’ve seen an increase in account work and lots of general work on the street.”

To support new recruits, the company offers flexible entry routes. “You can get involved if you’ve never done it before,” Chris explains.

“They can come to us, and we can help with their application and assist where needed.”

Whether you own your own vehicle or not, there will be an opportunity for you with Clydebank Taxis.

Cars are available to lease directly through the company, and help is provided with obtaining a taxi badge from West Dunbartonshire Council.


Image: Clydebank Taxis/Glasgow Evening Times

“We welcome both owner-drivers and those looking to lease a car,” added Chris. “Any enquiries or any questions can also be put through our contact page on the website.”

Applicants must be over the age of 25 and have held a driving license for at least one year to meet insurance requirements.

The company’s business model is designed to support driver independence. “It’s basically about being your own boss,” Chris says.

“You can structure your day as you want, work the hours you choose, and the earning potential is uncapped.”

And unlike app-based platforms such as Uber, Clydebank Taxis does not take a commission on fares.

“We don’t take anything. If you’re an owner-driver, you pay your radio fee. Or if you lease a car, you pay your lease fee. Everything else you earn is for the driver.”

Clydebank Taxis offers 24-hour service through multiple booking options, including phone, app, and website. The company’s focus remains on supporting the local community while providing flexible, rewarding employment opportunities for drivers.

Chris and his team have a strategic plan to increase driver recruitment in the future as the business continues to grow, so watch this space for more!

For more information or to express interest in driving for Clydebank Taxis, visit the website at http://www.clydebanktaxis.co.uk

This is on the firm's recruitment page, and makes it sound like the local authority has deemed the drivers self-employed in accordance with the licensing regulations. Doubt that, somehow

I suspect the firm will view the drivers as being self-employed, but for those renting from the firm, the law will not.

As for the need for more drivers, I doubt it's down to gaining more work, more likely losing loads of drivers.

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