The state of the taxi trade in your words

Jul 13, 2020
News

We asked drivers, operators and owners for their experiences of lockdown and their opinions and experiences about the state of the taxi trade. The results confirm a deep crisis in the industry. The good news is that we will soon be announcing solutions that will help you (and us) bounce back to work with confidence.  

Why a 'Bounce Back Safely' survey?

When taxi work stopped, our business stopped. We were forced to close the doors temporarily and furlough many of our colleagues. We'd seen and heard a lot of anecdotal evidence of how the crisis was affecting owners and drivers — but we wanted some hard evidence. So we asked four questions.

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The results make some grim reading and we feel it is quite surprising how many people think screens offer protection.

How can we bounce back?

We've been working very hard to find a way to help drivers and passengers feel confident about working again in the grip of a pandemic. We believe we have found it. We are finalising details and will announce soon.   

The Taxi Shop advisers are on hand to answer your questions: 01525 717695. You can also email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with any queries. 

We are the largest supplier of vehicles for the cab trade in England and Wales. We aim to provide the best combination of Price, Service and Delivery. With 70+ years combined experience in the cab trade, we will help you find the perfect vehicle. 

Bus and Taxis Direct Ltd T/A The Taxi Shop is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (674319). We act as a credit broker not a lender. We can introduce you to a limited number of lenders who may be able to offer you finance facilities for your purchase. We will only introduce you to these lenders. We may receive a commission payment from the finance provider if you decide to enter into an agreement with them. You may be able to obtain finance for your purchase from other lenders and you are encouraged to seek alternative quotations. If you would like to know how we handle complaints, please ask for a copy of our complaints handling process. Visit Financial Ombudsman for information about how to refer a complaint. 

Company registration number (05306798). Registered in England. Registered address: 28-31 The Stables Wrest Park, Silsoe, MK45 4HR.