MORE POSITIVE NEWS: The taxi drivers helping Tiverton's vulnerable cope with coronavirus lockdown

Tony Rowe of TK Taxi Service, Rob Redman of Castle and Marek Polovka of Frankies Taxis say they have been helping elderly, vulnerable and members of the NHS

Taxi drivers across Tiverton have teamed up to offer support for those who need it during the coronavirus crisis.

Tony Rowe of TK Taxi Service, Rob Redman of Castle and Marek Polovka of Frankies Taxis say they have been helping elderly, vulnerable and members of the NHS.

Tony said: “We have been looking after our regulars, the elderly, those who are stuck at home. We have been doing vulnerable people’s shopping. It’s not out the way of what we normally do, but we want to let people know we are here for them as some don’t think we’re working at all.

“It’s nice to get out and about, we’re not stuck at home all the time and there’s a positive atmosphere around the place.”

Rob added: “We have also been running nurses around to hospitals. People have appreciated it, and the staff at stores such as Tesco have been really helpful to us.”

Marek added that their cabs are regularly cleaned and they are looking after themselves during this time.

He said: “Things in the South West seem to be doing OK. It’s worse in London and the built-up areas.

“Of course, we tell people if they are feeling unwell to self-isolate and people who use us are sitting in the back of the cab, so they keep a distance and it’s not too bad. Some are wearing masks.”