Coventry’s taxi drivers move over 30,000 people per day - the equivalent of annually moving every man, woman and child living in all of the four major cities in Canada.

Close to 1,800 families make their direct livelihood from operating in our company.  Our mandate is to make sure that our customers and drivers are safe and that taxicabs are a compelling alternative to privately owned cars.

There is a clear recognition that most people who are using their private car during their morning commute do so only for the singular purpose of getting to work.  In all likilhood, that car ends up being parked all day, just to be used for the return journey home.  This type of commuting causes great congestion, and takesup valuable parking space in city centers that should be vibrant, rather than being littered with parking lots.  Taxi usage can dramatically reduce your contribution to city congestion as one cab can move many people.  Studies have shown that regular use of taxicabs is cheaper than using a privately owned car after considering repair, service, fuel, insurance and parking fees.

It is easy to say one should always take a bus, but try doing that when you have a meeting to catch, or need help with a stroller and three bags of groceries. 

As the baby-boomers age,  for increasing numbers of people driving or waiting for a bus will  simply not be  options, and taxicabs will become a vital part of the alternative transport picture.

Coventry has created one of the most productive and efficient taxi operations in the world. We give value to our drivers and customers.  We are focused on building our business and on having high standards for our safety and audit systems.  We take pride in offering comfort, safety and reliability to our valued drivers and customers. We are grateful for the opportunity to do so. 

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Hanif Patni

President & CEO