Quick fix recession drivers
by WestOne Cars | Wednesday, 09. September 2009 Comments (2)
As unemployment figures continue to rise very few sectors seem immune from redundancies.
But what do these figures mean for industries where the barriers to entry are perceived to be very low, if exist at all?
To the uninformed (and I include some private hire operators in that!) the passenger transport industry can seem like an opportunity for individuals who have 2 key attributes 1) a driving licence and b) the desire to earn some cash.
However, as those being made redundant turn to quick fix jobs such as driving will the industry suffer as a result? The industry, as a whole, has been plagued with negativity surrounding illegal mini cabs but there is also the issue of training, or lack of it. Will the increase in the number of ‘new to the job; drivers drive down industry standards? Do career drivers care more than someone doing it to pay the mortgage or make ends meet till they find something ‘better'? And who will suffer? The customer who doesn't get as good a service? Or the career drivers who see their job market flooded with competition?
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Thank you very much for your comment. We recognise, and support, the work the PCO has put in to tackling the illegal driver issue. However, our comments didn't focus on 'unsuitable' drivers in the terms you describe. We were simply asking whether short-term drivers, who use the role as a filler in order to pay the bills, whilst looking for something more suitable for them, are as conscious of customer service and maintaining industry standards.
Posted: WestOne Cars | 08 Oct 2009 12:53:38
The requirement for all London based Private Hire drivers to have a PCO Licence requiring them to have an advanced Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) check and a full medical would put the more unsuitable drivers off seeing this job as a ‘quick fix‘ job as you put it.
Posted: | 14 Sep 2009 14:31:17
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