Candy’s Cabs hit the road in August, marking the launch of a new business and taxi service in Whitecourt. They offer rides with perks (including liquor). — via drivingdotca autonews autoindustry localnews
Owner Candace Kucharchuk started the 24-hour service, offering transportation, designated driver service, airport transportation, hot shot and battery boosting, and pickup and delivery .“We’re trying to exceed expectations with customer service,” Kucharchuk said.Kucharchuk said she founded the business in mid-August, after more than six months of effort getting it ready.
As a server at Crown and Anchor Pub, Kucharchuk said she noticed customers waiting for rides. She saw a need for more taxi services in Whitecourt, to meet demand and bring down wait times.Article content To launch Candy’s Cabs, Kucharchuk said she had to purchase the vehicles, obtain commercial insurance and recruit Class 4-licenced drivers.
Kucharchuk also began work on securing licensing from Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis for the liquor deliveries. Currently, Kucharchuk said Candy’s Cabs has three full-time drivers and six part-timers, and she would be interested in recruiting more.
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