104 | Wanganui River City Cabs TRANSPORT Offering the very best service to residents In 2024 Whanganui City’s population stood at 42,600, with just over 22% ( a higher than national average proportion), made up of citizens 65 years and older. Rhondda and Bob Anderson established River City Cabs Ltd in 1996, with the vision to offer customers in Whanganui a friendly and efficient taxi service. The industry isn’t an easy one to work in, with compliances and running costs, requiring owners to put in long hours and find a team of professional, suitably qualified drivers and taxi operators to engage. Intent upon offering the very best service to residents, when Wanganui Taxis ceased operating in 23 July 2012, River City Cabs Ltd stepped in to ensure Wanganui Taxis’ contractural obligations with respect to 27 school runs, continued and to offer employment for its drivers. River City Cabs Ltd then became the only taxi company servicing the city and surrounds. River City Cabs is part of the Urban Link network, a collective of independently owned operators situated in the major centres of New Zealand. The company provides a range of transport services including transport for events, group transport and shuttle services. Customers using Urban Link network cabs can book a vehicle through the use of the network’s SmartHail app, making booking a taxi a simple push of a key. All its sedan taxis are hybrid and vans operate using diesel. The company was proudly the first to run a hybrid taxi fleet in New Zealand. In 2024 Whanganui City’s population stood at 42,600, with just over 22% ( a higher than national average proportion), made up of citizens 65 years and older. Given this, a multi-disciplinary door to door taxi service, available 24 hours a day is a vital resource for many in the city and surrounds. The company’s taxis, operate seven days a week, transporting people to work, local shopping centres, hospitality venues, local railways stations, motels, airports and schools, to name a few. Rhondda and Bob pride themselves with the professionalism of their drivers, understanding the work can at times be stressful with long hours involved. They understand how essential operating a reliable taxi service is to the city and the general well-being of its citizens. Safety is a constant priority and their cabs offer the convenience of EFTpos facilities in all vehicles. Operating an essential service in the town and district for nearly 30 years is something the couple are very proud of. As such, River City Cabs contribution to Whanganui’s transport sector can not be underestimated. To cater for those with disabilities River City Cabs vans provide hoisting platforms on request, ensuring passengers transfer from ground to van safely. And benefits flow for driver operators as well. Back in late 2021, Phil Leota, with the help of Thrive Whanganui, the Ministry of Social Development and River City Cabs, was supported to build a business case which enabled the Whanganui resident to purchase a cab and obtain his Small Passenger Service Licence to gain meaningful employment as an operator driver. A River City Cabs vehicle is just a phone call away on 0800 345 3333 or 06 345 3333. Rhondda and Bob pride themselves with the professionalism of their drivers, understanding the work can at times be stressful with long hours involved. T T Sue Russell For all your motoring needs we are here to look after you and your vehicle - from an extensive range of New Toyota Vehicles, great Used vehicles, finance & Insurance tailored for you, Toyota parts and Toyota accessories to make your vehicle look awesome, Servicing including tyres, windscreen repairs and replacement and so much more. Always happy to see you and your vehicle. Wanganui River City Cabs SUPPORTER & SUPPLIER OF WANGANUI RIVER CITY CABS 06 929 5516 12 Hardy Street Wanganui
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