Riverside taxi boss Derek Peters prides himself in offering customers a reliable and courteous service at all times.
Based in Buntingford, Hertfordshire, Riverside Taxis is very much a family run business. Derek works alongside his wife, daughter and son-in-law and believes that offering customers a modern, comfortable and air-conditioned cab is all part of the service.
In keeping with this philosophy, Derek recently took delivery of a brand new Peugeot 5008 from Cab Direct – the second of Peugeot’s award-winning model he’s purchased in the last 12 months.
Derek says: “I bought my first 5008 last November. We received such great feedback from customers that when I was looking for a new vehicle for my wife to taxi in, it was an easy decision to make.”
Driver Benefits
From the driver’s chair, the Peugeot 5008 delivers a pleasant and airy environment, thanks to its elevated seating position, wide cabin and low window line. The vehicle also features an ergonomically designed dashboard and a steeply angled steering wheel for complete control.
A handy feature for taxi drivers, in particular, is the electric parking brake with hill assist, designed to make life that bit easier when setting off on a gradient. The entry-level 5008 Access model also comes with air conditioning, a trip computer, alloys, a leather steering wheel and a CD player with MP3, all as standard.
Derek comments: “My daughter has been driving the first 5008 I bought since November last year and has had nothing but good things to say about it.”
Now my wife, Anne, is full of praise too. The space in the cab is great – it’s really comfortable and offers plenty of head and leg-room for both driver and passengers alike. Another big bonus is the large boot capacity which is excellent for airport transfers.”
Smooth and Efficient
Universally praised in its field, the 5008 has everything a hard-working taxi driver is looking for including class-leading driver comfort, bumper boot space for luggage and spacious rear seating.
Plus, with impressive fuel consumption of up to 61.4mpg*, the 5008 is one of the most cost-effective taxi cars on the road today, meaning you can save money on diesel and spend more time on the road earning.
Derek says: “I’d recommend the 5008 to any taxi driver – in fact, I already have. It’s a great cab and the fuel consumption is fantastic.”
The Extra Mile
Derek concludes: “This is the third vehicle we’ve purchased from Cab Direct, who always go out of their way to help us. I normally deal with John and he always goes the extra mile to see that we get the right car at the right price.
My wife and I actually took a trip up to Scotland to pick the car up this time around and it was a pleasure to meet John, who came and handed over the vehicle to us in person. Cab Direct provided us with great service from start to finish.”