London Taxi Firm Tacks on Benefits to Lure 1,000 New Drivers
- Addison Lee adds sick pay, maternity to £5,000 welcome offer
- Closely held firm bets travel to pick up as restrictions ease
Addison Lee minicabs on a lot in London.
Photographer: Chris Ratcliffe/Bloomberg
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Addison Lee Ltd. is offering new and existing drivers enhanced benefits as London’s largest taxi firm bets demand will pick up as the government eases Covid-19 restrictions.
The closely held company’s new package includes sick pay, mental-health counseling and maternity leave, according to a statement Monday. It’s already been trying for months to lure drivers with a 5,000-pound ($6,700) welcome salary for the first month.