Absolute Cabs Cobra Meeting

Absolute Cabs have just had it’s own Cobra meeting to work through and plan for the changing circumstances, led by Jaan G Saqlain Managing Director for Absolute Cabs. A number of important announcements and resolutions were made during the meeting.

COVID-19 and the current worldwide crisis

The well-being of our staff, drivers and customers is an absolute priority and we would like to assure you that our health and safety systems are robust enough to mitigate the risks associated with the coronavirus outbreak. Our customers are one of our greatest assets, and Absolute Cabs have just made a number of resolutions with regards to our ongoing service to serve people.

Key information

Our Resolutions

Transport is a key service
Supporting & protect NHS & Key Workers
Remaining open 24/7 (along with Hygiene for drivers and vehicles)
Abolishing rent scheme to support drivers
Priority bookings system for key workers
Fixed Pricing Policy to avoid over-charging / profiteering

We are open for business

To reassure you, Absolute Cabs will remain open to serve you. This announcement is critical as part of reassurance to the general public that if you need transportation we are here. One of our considerations is supporting the movement of parcels, like we already do for the NHS and if you would like help with this, do get in touch.

Extra Support for:

Doctors & Nurses, along with Medical Supplies
Nursery Staff & Other Key Workers
Collecting of children and drop-off of children
Transportation of Vulnerable People / At Risk groups

1. Your safety in mind

If you are showing signs of CoronaVirus your driver has been instructed to advise you not to travel. The current advice is self-isolation for people showing signs / symptoms of the virus.

You can continue to book cabs with us
Social distancing is the current Government Policy
We advise you to sit in the back as per-normal policy
Drivers are aware of the symptoms and will advise accordingly
Absolute Cabs can transport persons 100s of miles direct to door in a safe way
Be safe, following the guidelines

2. NHS Staff (Reduced Fixed Rates)

All NHS staff travelling to and from work, we will now fix our prices.

Up to 3 miles, £4.00 fixed fare
3 to 10 miles, £5.00 fixed fare
10 to 15 miles, £10 fixed fare.

All you need to do to book is quote NHS Staff and then show your NHS ID Badge.

3. Abolishing Drivers rent

Drivers Rent Scheme has been abolished
Drivers are not required to pay Rent (monthly / weekly)
This will continue until further notice

4. Self Distancing (Customers & Drivers)

The current Government advice is self-distancing:

You can continue to book cabs with us
Social distancing is the current Government Policy
We advise you to sit in the back as per-normal policy
Drivers are aware of the symptoms and will advise accordingly
Absolute Cabs can transport persons 100s of miles direct to door in a safe way
Be safe, following the guidelines

5. Fixed Fares (No Profiteering)

Following the update to our Nighttime 6pm to 6am Pricing Policy to have fixed fares, we are introducing this full time 24/7. The extension to this policy for day time has been brought it to address the following points:

Safeguard pricing
Ensure Absolute Prices are set and fixed
Customer knows in advance the full price
Full reassurance to customer
No hidden charges

If you are showing Symptoms

The Government Advice is to self-isolate for 14 days.

Read the Government or NHS advice
A Campaign is being run by Health for England
Follow this advice only
Government Advice
NHS Advice

Cobra Team

Doug Wallace
Brand Manager & Press

Jaan G Saqlain
Managing Director

Mark Crane
Head of Driver Training

Any complaints (or concerns)

If you have any complaints or concerns, please use the online complaints facility (top right) of this website and choose from the relevant options. Absolute Cabs will continue to monitor Government advice and any relevant UK Policy with regards to the Corona outbreak.

Thank you. Be Safe