Seymour Taxi Service owner Michael Dee has been searching for new drivers to join the ranks since the start of the year.
“Every time I go to advertise, I get no calls,” Mr Dee said.
“You get occasional people who have a bit of a nibble, but then they can’t be bothered.”
Mr Dee attributed the shortage of taxi drivers to his ageing workforce and the slow attrition of staff that has occurred through the pandemic.
According to Mr Dee, this shortage is having an impact on those who rely on a taxi for service.
“Not having the taxi drivers available means people have to wait longer,” he said.
The absence of available workers has curtailed Mr Dee’s plans to expand into areas such as Yea and Nagambie, where he has identified service gaps.
“It would be a real win for those outlying areas,” Mr Dee said.
“It’s not really a sob story ... it hasn’t killed the business. People are still wanting taxis, it’s just that they’re waiting longer.
“If I had more taxi drivers it would be good for the public, it would be good for the drivers and it would be good for me.”
Despite experiencing significant challenges during the pandemic, Mr Dee has kept the family-owned business operational and modernised the fleet.
He said taxi drivers were likely to earn a “pretty good income” based on average weekly takings after tax.
Those who are interested in applying to work for Seymour Taxi Services must be at least 23 years old and have a full Victorian driver’s license. Applicants are also required to have a medical and police check.
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