Drivers can own cab after 5 years: Mumbai taxi firm
August 23rd, 2010 - 11:01 pm ICT by IANSMumbai, Aug 23 (IANS) EasyCabs, a recently launched taxi service, Monday announced a special welfare scheme for taxi drivers in Mumbai, which will enable any driver with a permit to associate with the company and drive home the car after five years.
“To help taxi drivers have a better standard of living and offer better cars to the city of Mumbai, we have launched this new scheme. This scheme will help the driver to earn a daily gross income of approximately Rs.2,000. And at the end of five years, the drivers can also become the owners of these cars,” said EasyCabs chief operating officer Vikas Marwah.
“We plan to induct drivers in our company as subscribers while they will be free to decide to continue working with us or to leave with the car and the permit after completing five years tenure,” he said.
In addition, the drivers will not need to incur any costs on the routine maintenance, officials charges and yearly clearances. Drivers will get duty calls through a dedicated 24X7 call centre in Mumbai and all cabs will be equipped with GPS, GPRS tracking, mobile data terminals, in-car credit card payment option, digital meters and many other features.
To give the driver an incentive to do the best job possible, the company has also announced a welfare scheme for the driver’s family.
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