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round 100 local taxi drivers have graduated from a training course
developed to raise standards of customer service. A ceremony
took place where the drivers were awarded their NVQ certifi cates by
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members of the Southend Borough Council Licensing Team.

The drivers successfully qualifi ed for the National Vocational Qualifi cation
(NVQ) Level 2 in Road Passenger Vehicle Driving, in addition to earning
from MCE
themselves a VRQ qualifi cation in Transporting Passengers by Taxi
and Private Hire. The training was carried out by ABA Training Ltd,
who recently won a National Training Award for this programme. The
MCE Insurance is fi rmly one of the UKʼs premier taxi insurance brokers,
qualifi cation is equivalent to fi ve GCSEs at grades A-C.
offering great deals to taxi drivers. Following six months of listening to
what taxi drivers are looking for from their insurance, MCE Insurance
The pilot scheme for taxi drivers in Southend was created in conjunction
has now launched their exciting new scheme:
with Southend Licensing to help local taxi drivers develop their skills
and knowledge, and gain a nationally recognised qualifi cation.
• 65% introductory No Claims Bonus
Councillor Ian Robertson, Executive Council Member for Public • Exclusive facility for mirroring private car No Claims Bonus
Protection said: “The taxi service in Southend has a very good
reputation for quality, and in times when customers are demanding • Insurance for new badge holders
better services, it is encouraging to see so many drivers taking the time
to refresh and develop their skills to keep standards high by engaging • Drivers aged 21+
with the NVQ training programme developed by ABA Training. We have
high regard for our taxi and private hire drivers, recognising the vital part
• Unbeatable taxi insurance for Buckinghamshire, Birmingham,
they play in providing a 24-hour, 7 day a week public transport service.
Cambridgeshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Norfolk,
I congratulate those drivers who have completed the NVQ course and
Northamptonshire, Oxfordshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Suffolk,
hope that other drivers will now take up the training and follow the
Warwickshire, Worcestershire.
example shown by their colleagues”.
Head of Taxi Insurance at MCE, Steve Elliott commented ʻWe are
The training course included the Disability Discrimination Act, personal
delighted to provide not only great Taxi Insurance deals, but an
and passenger safety, customer services and ensuring driving
excellent service. We have a dedicated team to help you at any stage
competency. Places were offered free to eligible drivers in the town
of your insurance. In addition if you have a non-fault accident our
through the national Train to Gain project. Anne Howes, Training
Manager for ABA Training said: “We are very proud of all the drivers
claims team will get you back into a plated vehicle swiftly and recover
who have shown such dedication and enthusiasm in successfully
any loss of earnings you may have incurred.
completing the course.”
If you have any ideas on how we can improve our insurance or service
For more information please contact:
please call me on 0870 112 24 13 or email steve.elliott@mceinsurance.com
David Prior ABA Training Ltd
01245 478222 Email: david.prior@aba-training.com
For a taxi insurance quote call 0870 112 2413 or visit www.mcetaxi.com
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Fully funded training for Taxi and PHV Drivers
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An opportunity is available for taxi and phv drivers and support
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staff to gain nationally recognised qualifi cations.
● up to 65% introductory
no claims bonus
ABA Training is an accredited centre in the East of England
for delivering:-
● mirror private car
no claims bonus
TAXI
• VRQ BTEC Award in Transporting Passengers by Taxi and
● new badge holders
Private Hire
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 Road Passenger Transport/Vehicle Driving
● drivers aged 21+
● breakdown cover available
The course covers licensing legislation, disability awareness,
transporting passengers safely, dealing with diffi cult people,
emergencies and incidents and much, much more.
Friendly & effective service
Qualifi ed drivers win more business and are in a better position
to gain local authority contracts. The training is delivered around 0870 999 03 60
your busy working schedules to ensure no loss of earnings
whilst learning.
Unbeatable in the following areas:
Bedfordshire, Birmingham, Buckinghamshire, Cambridgeshire, Derbyshire,
The training is fully funded by Train to Gain and endorsed by Go Hertfordshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Norfolk, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire,
Skills and Licensing Authorities.
Oxfordshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Suffolk, Warwickshire & Worcestershire.
For details of courses in your area or to fi nd out more, contact:-
Opening hours:
8.30am - 6pm Mon - Fri
ABA Training Ltd
& 9am - 5pm Sat
Tel: 01245 478222 or 01787 377988 Fax: 01245 477976
Email: taxi@aba-training.com mceinsurance.com
ABA Training Ltd 07902 949283
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