Addison Lee launches market-leading driver offer in New Year hiring push

With demand for safe and sustainable travel set to grow with the end of COVID restrictions, the business is stepping up its’ efforts to hire 1000 new passenger car drivers

• The new AL Rewards benefits package includes sick pay, maternity cover and financial support if involved in an accident
• New drivers are guaranteed £5000 a month earnings in their first month
• A contributory pension and holiday pay are included in the Addison Lee package
• Drivers will be offered access to a new electric vehicle as Addison Lee moves to a fully electric fleet by 2023
• People can register interest to drive atcom/private-hire-drivers/register

London, 24 January 2022: Addison Lee – London’s largest quality private hire and black taxi provider – has launched an industry-leading offer for both new and existing drivers, as it steps up efforts to hire 1000 new private hire car drivers.

With demand for safe and sustainable private hire services expected to grow in the capital as Plan B Covid restrictions lift on January 27, Addison Lee has put together a market-leading package including guaranteed earnings of £5 000 a month, holiday pay and pension and the launch of AL Rewards, a unique suite of new benefits to support their financial, physical, and mental wellbeing.

Leading the package is a guarantee for new drivers of £5000 gross for the first month with Addison Lee. Currently, top earners at Addison Lee are earning over £2,000 per week. Addison Lee is also offering a contributory pension and holiday pay.

Developed to attract new drivers to the fleet and provide greater support to existing partner drivers, Addison Lee has teamed up with Collective Benefits to create the AL Rewards package. From sick pay to physio support and mental health counselling, AL Rewards provides drivers with a whole range of wellbeing measures that are currently unavailable to other drivers in the industry.

With the first electric vehicles (EVs) already operating on its’ fleet, Addison Lee will also offer all drivers access to an electric vehicle by 2023 as it transitions to a fully-electric fleet. Drivers will also be offered support with the shift to electric, including exclusive access to nearby off-street EV charging points through Addison Lee’s partnership with JustPark.

Addison Lee’s CEO, Liam Griffin, commented: ‘‘As Plan B Covid restrictions ease and demand rises, Addison Lee’s new driver offer ensures the best deal in the market for existing partner drivers and new recruits, with the best earning opportunities, a range of benefits and access to state-of-the-art vehicles. This enhanced package ensures that we will be supporting our existing partner drivers, while growing our fleet to help meet rising demand for safe travel in London.”