Not sure why this is on the Argus website - reads more like a business for sale advert, so maybe it's paid for, but it's not marked as such
And not much in the way of actual figures, as opposed to the blather and sales pitch...
Hastings taxi company Town Trip on sale for £150,000
https://www.theargus.co.uk/news/2539960 ... e-150-000/
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A "well-established" taxi company has gone on sale for £149,995.
Town Trip, based in Hastings, is being sold by property agent Cogogo.
The listing states that the business has been running for over a decade and has "a consistent income stream" and "a strong operational structure."
Town Trip, a private hire taxi firm, generates "strong weekly income" from a team of four self-employed drivers, who each pay £107 per week.
The listing also states that the business has minimal overheads and "steady repeat business."
According to the listing, there is "excellent scope for growth" with additional marketing or service expansion.
Hastings is said to be an "ideal location for a private hire taxi firm" due to its blend of "urban convenience and tourist appeal."
Image: Cogogo/The Argus
The listing states that the firm benefits from "consistent demand" across Hastings and the surrounding areas, including St Leonards, Ore, and nearby villages.
The demand is driven by residents, commuters, tourists, and visitors to attractions such as Hastings Old Town, the pier, and regional events.
The listing states that Hastings has "strong local infrastructure and regular rail links" to London and Brighton, providing a "solid foundation for taxi operations."
It adds that there is "further opportunity for growth by tapping into contracts with local schools, care homes, and hospitality businesses."
The business operates from a "well-maintained and clearly signed office space" in a "convenient part of Hastings."
The office is described as a "central hub for the switchboard and dispatch operations" and is "fully equipped to support day-to-day operations."
There is also a "comfortable area" where drivers can "relax between jobs," "check schedules," or "grab a break."
The listing states that the business generates an annual turnover of approximately £390,000, with most revenue distributed to self-employed drivers. The net profit stands at approximately £45,000 per annum.
