The latest addition to our wheelchair accessible taxi range, Ford Journey™, is proving to be a popular choice with cabbies. We caught up with business director and ex-taxi driver, Jeremy Mayors, who has just added the Journey™ to his fleet.
“A few months ago we took delivery of a new Ford Journey and we’ve been very impressed with it.”
He said: “I’m a former taxi driver of 15 years but I now co-own Fab Kabs in Pontypool with my wife Lesley. She’s been in the trade for over 18 years now. A few months ago we took delivery of a new Ford Journey and we’ve been very impressed with it.”
Journey™ with the Best
Specially adapted from the Tourneo Connect, Journey™ combines Ford’s bold, contemporary styling with the latest in quick and easy wheelchair access to provide the ideal taxi for the modern day driver. Dubbed Ford’s ‘smart’ people mover, Journey™ delivers style and substance in abundance. It offers all the standard features and comforts you’d expect from a premium vehicle, plus design and build quality that’s made-to-last.
“All of our drivers are loving the cab. It’s comfortable and spacious but also really well kitted out too.”
Combing features such as Bluetooth® with voice activation, air conditioning, electric windows and a ‘Quickclear’ heated front windscreen, Journey™ makes your life easier. Jeremey commented: “All of our drivers are loving the cab. It’s comfortable and spacious but also really well kitted out too.”
Accessibility
Journey™ is fully equipped with quick and easy wheelchair access. Our unique FlatFold™ ramp simply lifts out from the rear of the vehicle floor to create an ultra-strong wheelchair access point. Once inside, the easy to use high quality wheelchair restraints with lap and diagonal seat belt ensure optimum security for the wheelchair user.
Jeremey explains the importance of being able to cater to his customers needs. He said: “Rear wheelchair access is a must in our area. We regularly turn up to houses on narrow streets and it just wouldn’t be possible for us to deploy a side loading ramp. That’s one of the reasons why Journey fits the bill so well for us.
“Loading and unloading a wheelchair is a really simple process with the Journey so our customers are put at ease straight away.”
Space
“We’ll be well equipped for those busy summer months, back and forth to the airport.”
One of the biggest plus points with Journey™ is its versatility. When the wheelchair space isn’t in use you can enjoy the benefits of the innovative FlatFold™ ramp as it does exactly what it says on the tin. Folding flat to the vehicle floor, you’ll lose none of that valuable luggage space in the rear when the wheelchair space isn’t in use.
Jeremey continues: “We’ll be well equipped for those busy summer months, back and forth to the airport. The vehicle is already proving itself as we’re constantly picking up customers from the likes of Tesco with a week’s worth of shopping.”
Economy & Drive
Featuring Ford’s new Duratorq TDCi diesel engine under the bonnet, Journey™ offers maximum control and driving comfort as well as exceptional fuel-efficiency. With superb reliability and a fuel return of up to 61.4mpg on the combined cycle, Journey™ is your key to lowering running costs.
Jeremy concluded: “Journey exceeded our expectations. It’s just a great all-rounder. It provides a smooth and comfortable drive and, compared to other vehicles we’ve driven in the past, it surpasses in fuel consumption.”
Recommendation
When asked if he would recommend Cab Direct for taxi sales, Jeremey said: “Oh yes! This is our second purchase with Cab Direct. If we weren’t 100% happy then we wouldn’t have returned.”
Click here for more information on the Ford Journey™, call Cab Direct on the number at the top of the page or email info@cabdirect.com.