Taxi drivers are steering a drive to support frontline workers amid the Coronavirus crisis after an extension of their insurance policies backed by one of the country’s largest brokers.
InsureTAXI (part of The County Group), based in Southport, have moved to allow taxi drivers to carry out voluntary work giving ‘rides’ to small parcels, takeaways and shopping destined for NHS staff and vulnerable people.
Many are providing their services free of charge and took the opportunity to put a smile on faces delivering Easter eggs to their local communities.
Gary Fennah, Head of taxi sales, said: “We have negotiated with our panel of insurers to extend policies. Many insurers have made these changes free of charge and it has been heart-warming to see the response of taxi drivers as a result.
“Thousands are now doing their bit to ensure people in their local communities have access to essentials. They are picking up and delivering ‘Click and Collect’ food orders, parcels and prescriptions. Others are carrying out voluntary tasks for the NHS such as delivering medical supplies from one hospital to another. Our aim was to support the country while keeping taxi drivers on the road. We are hearing great stories of resilience and resourcefulness amongst the taxi driving community and salute their efforts as unsung heroes.”
The County Group, founded in 2003, is one of the UK’s Top 25 Insurance brokers with 29 branches across the UK providing quotes and policies for customers but also taking an active part in the communities they serve – local charity fundraising being key.