Taxi Driver Online

I think cynicism is a big part of the trade, and that gets worse the longer you are in the trade.

Also you do have moany old c***s in the trade, but you learn to just nod your head at them and ignore.

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I have noticed that Sussex.

Seems that if you get a driver with another. Both of them slag the trade off no end. But still sit in a car and not find a different line of work.

But get a guy alone from a half decent company. He will usually sum it up and give you a pretty good insight to what is needed to earn a crust.

I know obviously that i will never be wealthy as a PH driver. But as long as food is on the table, roof is secure, my bairn is not wanting for essentials, the better half is not in need of worrying.


I will be able to sleep at night.

its like any field,



to succeed you need to apply yourself, make an effort and have a bit of luck.


as already stated treat your punters
look after your controller(when he or she is neck deep in account work be the first to voice in and help out)
always look after the tools of your trade(your vehicle. keep it well maintained and clean.)
and don't be afraid to admit when you don't know something or somewhere, nothing worse for a punter than a driver getting lost and the ensuing issue over the cost of the fair. happily admit your not quite sure where you are going, chances are your punter will be more than happy to oblige most times with a longer route


the above are just the obvious basics. get those right and you will do ok, give yourself a few month once you work out the busiest plots and times and what suits you best you can start getting into a groove and making as much money as you want to make. That is also the problem with this trade. I know too many drivers who complain theres no money to be made but wont start early or work late and bugger off home after 4 hours because its quiet. Personally I always start my week on a Saturday, put my outgoings (radio/car/insurance payments) away over the weekend and then leave myself the rest of the week to make "my" money theres still good money to be made in the industry with the right firm/area