Coronavirus: Northampton taxi firm offering discounts and delivery services for whoever needs them

A taxi firm in Northampton is offering whatever it can to help the public and the business get through the coronavirus outbreak.

Amber Cars is giving key workers a 20 per cent discount as well as offering its drivers for deliveries for firms or those in isolation.

Manager David Sherwood said: "I've got more than 100 drivers so anything we can do to generate money to help them and the public is our main aim.

"This won't make us a profit, this is about breaking even to make sure our drivers can pay their bills."

All workers in the NHS, emergency services, schools and other key industries will get a fifth off their taxi fare with Amber Cars for the foreseeable future.

Any companies that need a delivery service can also contact David and his team to arrange a driver.

For individuals, drivers can pick up 'click and collect' orders from supermarkets or do a food shop for them for free as long as they pay for the products.

"Helping each other is the only way we're going to get through this," David said.

"We're not going to be putting prices up or making much money from this, we're just trying our best to survive."

David is looking into getting help from the government as a result of a loss in business thanks to the covid-19 crisis but is unsure how will work.

School work is Amber's biggest part of the business so with schools closing from tomorrow, they are worried about their income.

David said: "It will be a shame if we shut down, we're the only family-run taxi company in Northampton and have been going for 20 years, but we'll do what we can."

To get in touch with Amber Cars, call 01604 232666, email [email protected] or message on its Facebook page.