The custom-built Peugeot Premier™ is setting the standard for low cost wheelchair accessible taxis sales across the UK.
Exclusive to Cab Direct, the Peugeot Premier™ combines stylish good looks with affordability and superb fuel efficiency making it a firm favourite with economy minded cabbies. Hackney taxi driver Chris Hotton, from Penzance in Cornwall, recently took delivery of his new Premier™ and couldn’t be happier with his new taxi partner.
Change with the Times
Chris, a taxi driver for nine years, used to drive a TX2, LTI taxi. However, he felt his more traditional hackney cab no longer met his needs or the needs of his customers. So, he decided it was time to change to a modern-built vehicle and concluded that the Peugeot Premier™ fits the bill.
Chris explains: “I wanted to get a more modern vehicle that offered better disabled access as I get a lot of wheelchair passengers. The Premier is a better looking vehicle than any of the other accessible cabs I looked at. Plus the rear access FlatFold™ ramp is fantastic. It’s lightweight and really quick and easy to use.”
Not only that, Premier’s unique new ramp has been designed to stow flat to the vehicle’s floor when not in use meaning you can provide wheelchair access without compromising on of luggage carrying capacity – ideal for today’s busy driver.
Fuel Savings Boost Taxi Sales
With high mileages to handle, the Premier’s reliability and economical, fuel-saving performance are making it the UK’s most popular taxi sales option for wheelchair license holders.
Chris, for one, is delighted with Premier’s fuel economy. He explains: “My fuel bill has halved. I’m amazed at how economical the cab is. It knew it was going to be a vast improvement on my LTI taxi but it is way beyond what I expected.”
This outstanding fuel economy is thanks to Peugeot’s class-leading 1.6 HDi 92 diesel engine which, along with its low price tag, helps to make the Premier™ one of the most cost effective taxis for sale in the UK.
Ideal Cab
Summarising his thoughts on the Premier™ Chris says: “I could sum up the Peugeot Premier in just one word – ideal. It’s the perfect cab!”
Chris continues: “There is absolutely nothing I can fault with my new taxi. I noticed straight away just how much more room there was in the driver cabin. Plus, it offers a really comfortable drive as well. My customers love it too – wheelchair users in particular – many of whom have commented on how easily accessible it is.”
Brilliant Service
Chris is also full of positives about Cab Direct who manufacture the Premier™. He comments: “Cab Direct was great to deal with. The choice of vehicles and range of offers available were brilliant. My vehicle was ready ahead of schedule and their taxi sales staff were really positive and always happy to help with my enquiries.”