Dingwall family firm C&E Taxis drives away with national accolade at awards ceremony as major milestone marked
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A DINGWALL-based taxi firm has driven away with a national award.
C & E Taxis were nominated for the Mixed Fleet of the Year accolade in The Scottish Taxi, Private Hire and Chauffeur Awards.
They were one of 25 short-listed companies from across Scotland – and managed to bag top spot.
The company is celebrating its 40th year of business in 2022 and saying goodbye to retiring company director, James Campbell.
It was set up in 1982 by Charlie and Elsie Cumming. Mr Cumming sadly passed just before Christmas.
Mr Campbell has been at the business since 2004, and continues to do the school runs to “keep him out of trouble”, said daughter Shirley Campbell.
She said that the firm was surprised with the win, but thrilled.
"When they phoned me to tell me I couldn't believe it.
"A wee firm like us winning a national award is great. We are overwhelmed but obviously us and the staff are doing something right for it to be given to us. I just can't quite believe it. We certainly didn't expect it."
It is still very much a family-run business, as Mr Campbell’s grandson Brady (9) often helps around the yard cleaning cars and the office.
He was thrilled with the nomination, adding: “We’re just coming up to completing 40 years of service, so it means a lot to us to mark this special occasion.”
“I am trying to retire, leaving C & E in the capable hands of Shirley, and it’s onwards and upwards I hope!”
They offer private hire, tours, airport transfers and regular taxi services.
The awards took place on March 19 at the Hilton Double Tree in Glasgow.
