Doncaster taxi firm travels from 23 to 100 in 12 months

A Doncaster taxi operator that only started in business a year ago has grown from an initial 23 drivers to almost 100 in 12 months.

Donny Cars started operations on June 1, 2023, with co-owner Ranj Gug saying he wanted “to give the people of Doncaster a choice with regards to travel” in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.

“After covid things got difficult, and with the growing cost of living crisis, having more choice is exactly what the people of Doncaster needed,” he told local reporters. “We are a local business, run by local Doncaster people. Our prime goal is to serve the public with a smile, to be a friendly and reliable local private hire taxi firm.”

Gug said the support Donny Cars had received from the public over this first year had been “immense, and overwhelming at times”. He added: “Each week, our number of private hire taxi users and fleet of taxis continues to grow.”

Donny Cabs launched with zero booking fees and a pledge to make taxis affordable. The company has distinctive red cars and red and white branding on its city centre office in Market Place.

Gug said: “Our goal is to provide cheaper fares for all of our customers. We have 0% booking fees and no hidden charges, which will help to bring fares down.” Donny Cabs has four, six and eight-seater vehicles, and wheelchair accessible vehicles are available.