Should I Start a Taxi Business in 2019?
4th June, 2019In the age of ride sharing, it begs the question of whether a new business taxi business can come into the market and compete with the Ubers of the world.
In the age of ride sharing, it begs the question of whether a new business taxi business can come into the market and compete with the Ubers of the world.
‘Should I be a taxi driver or an Uber driver?’ This is a question on the lips of many budding taxi drivers looking to earn a comfortable living from ferrying passengers from A to B. The truth is, there is a distinct difference between working as a fully-fledged taxi driver and an Uber driver.
The idea of starting a taxi business can be an appealing one. For many, it’s a dream to be their own boss and potentially make good money doing it. The taxi industry is unlikely to experience a decline anytime soon, so why not?
Are you thinking about getting into the taxi industry? It’s potentially a very lucrative sector to operate in – according to research by IBISWorld, the UK industry is predicted to be worth around £9.7bn by the end of 2019.
If you enjoy the freedom of spending time at the wheel on the open road, ferrying your passengers safely from A to B and providing service with a smile, taxi driving could be right up your street.