Terrible Experience - Unprofessional Driver and Threats of Violence
Rating: 1/5 Stars (Abysmal)
I am writing this review to strongly advise against using Rugby Taxis in Rugby. My recent experience was genuinely disturbing and completely unacceptable.
The driver I was assigned was utterly unprofessional from the moment I booked. When I initially booked they told me it was going to be 15 to 20 minutes. 30 minutes later there was no sign of the taxi. I called again and they said they didn't have a booking for me then I heard the driver in the background saying he was the one who need to go! When I spoke to him he told me he was on his way to pick up a burger and would be with me in 20 minutes (I had said I needed the taxi urgently due to having to work). I informed him to this was not acceptable and to get here before he goes for the burger! He was adamant and told me that he will shove the burger in my face if I don't pipe down, I then hung up on him. I had to then order another taxi from a different company. However, the the original rude guy kept calling and asking to keep the job as he wanted to get paid I told him I do not want to see you or hear from you again and hung up. However, he kept ring and I had to ignore the calls. This is an outrageous and terrifying way to be treated by a service provider, especially one entrusted with public safety.
Upon calling the company to complain they actually laughed and hung the phone up.
I immediately reported this incident to the local license authority and expect a full investigation. However, for potential customers, please be aware that using this service may put your safety and well-being at risk. A taxi service must, above all, be safe and reliable. This driver was neither. Avoid Rugby Taxis.
Edit. They did eventually send another taxi driver who was very polite and helpful and got me to my destination safely.