'Good deeds' of taxi driver recognised with award nomination
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A Tain based taxi driver has been nominated for an award in recognition of a number of good deeds performed throughout the Covid-19 pandemic.
David Purvis, 52, who is originally from Dornoch, has operated as a hackney cab (car for hire) in Tain and the surrounding area for the past six years under the name DP Taxis.
And now, thanks to nominations from loyal customers, he could be on route to 'pick up' an award.
During lockdown, David immediately made himself available to help the local community by providing free taxis for NHS staff and delivered prescriptions for the elderly and vulnerable.
He said: "I also did free taxis on Armistice day for ex-servicemen to parade in Tain and I've raised money for two memorial benches to be purchased in memory of people who died during the pandemic.
"I was just doing my job if I'm honest. If you can't help folk in a crisis, then there's something wrong."
His acts of kindness have led to a nomination in several categories under the Scottish mixed fleet company of the year section of the Scottish Taxi and Private Hire and Chauffeur (STPHC) awards, including the community award – designed to celebrate a company who goes above and beyond to support their local community.
The awards ceremony, which takes place at the Hilton in Glasgow on March 19, is due to be held for the first time since 2020, having been suspended in 2021 due to Covid-19 restrictions.
Voting is open now and available online via the STPHC website at onrank.co.uk/stphcawards/vote.
