For many the 9-5 office job will just not do, feeling the mundane practice of typing away behind a desk being torture. If this sounds like you then have you ever considered being a taxi driver? Being a profession of freedom life as a cabbie boasts a preternatural amount of advantages, with drivers given the space to dictate when and where they work. In addition to having that professional autonomy being a taxi driver also allows you to travel and meet new people, with no single ride being the same. Qualifications Where being a Lawyer or a Doctor dictates years of university studies the taxi driving profession dos not. However, potential cabbies must sport a full UK driving licence and take the necessary tests to obtain their badge. Income The joy about being a taxi driver is that the income is unlimited, with you being able to take fares at a rate in which you feel comfortable. For this reason income is controlled by you, taking on journeys that will make the most of your time on the road. Overheads Being a pretty low cost business in regards to overheads the only thing you really need to consider is the following:
- Good value taxi insurance
- Fuel costs
- Road tax
- Public liability insurance