first cab off the rank with John Lobwein, Suncoast Cabs
A spring in our step Spring is important to all of our cabbies. Not only is it the second best time to be on the Sunshine Coast (running a close second to summer), it also marks the official end of our quiet period for taxis.
People who book on the app can see exactly where they are, get notified when a cab takes the job, access a quote, and entering the destination will also ensure the shortest route is taken by the driver!
We have worked hard over the past few months to try and get ourselves in the best possible position to handle our extreme peaks and so far the report card seems to be fairly positive.
The best part is the waiting – inside with another drink or a coffee is far more civilised than standing on a footpath with no idea whether the cab will be five minutes or 35 minutes.
We are not silly enough to think that we can meet everyone’s demands every time, but we try hard to!
The app enables to you walk out as the cab is coming up the road!
Our new app has proven to be a game changer in peak times. Usage in the 10pm Saturday to 2am Sunday has increased by nearly 400 per cent and complaints have fallen by a similar percentage.
We only get better if you tell us what needs to be improved - I’d love to hear from you. ca
The funny thing is, the wait times are similar (and yes, we are working on them), the difference is the quality of the wait.
Download the App now!
John Lobwein has extensive experience in the Taxi industry in Australia. Having worked in the Finance and Credit fields for more than a decade, John changed industries in 1996, having held a taxi licence since 1989. Firstly as a taxi owner driver, John found more challenges lay ahead in the management arena. Taking on the role of Managing Director of the largest taxi company in North Queensland at the age of 34, John quickly established the largest serviced taxi area in Australia. After nearly a decade, John moved to Suncoast Cabs where he has continued to improve his knowledge of the taxi industry whilst moving the company into a solid financial position. 5441 8899 // cc@suncoastcabs.com.au
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BM Launch Business Matters advertisers and readers got together to enjoy the launch of issue 74 at Open House Kawana. The food, atmosphere and service were all second to none.
Guest judge Amanda Parer 2015 Glamourous Guests, Local Finalist Anna Rubin & Ant McKenna
Julie-Ann Fenwick-Symons & George Symons ( Julie-Ann Boutique)
Ashley Dando ( Jim’s Building Group), Wes Manuta & David Horne (BarterCard Sunshine Coast) 68 ISSUE 75
Jodie Chapman (Advanced Wellness & Behavioral Centre), Angel Miles(RACQ Care Flight), Roz White(White’s IGA Group)
Nicole Cliff & Gisella Alford (Living Valley Springs)
Local Finalist Rex BackhausSmith and Judith Laws
VIPs preview the Sunshine Coast Art Prize 2D exhibition The media were invited to join Mayor Mark Jamieson, partners and sponsors for a special VIP preview of the 2015 Sunshine Coast Art Prize Two Dimensional Award at Caloundra Regional Gallery on Wednesday, August 19. Forty finalists were vying to win a $15,000 cash prize and $5000 artist residency at Montville Country Cabins. There was also a Highly Commended $5000 cash prize award sponsored by the Proost De Deyne family and the People’s Choice artist received a $2500 cash prize sponsored by the Caloundra Chamber of Commerce.
