The first week of the Smarter Cab Drivers challenge proved to be quite a tricky one for our Nottingham drivers due to circumstances beyond their control – however they were still able to enjoy the rewards of more fuel efficient driving.
Amer Alam:
“Week one was quite a challenge in Nottingham due to an ongoing dispute about the limited number of cab rank spaces in the city centre – there’s been a lot of congestion as a result of drivers being unable to park in certain places. The good news is that I’ve still been able to improve on my driving, and over the week I did notice a reduction in the amount of fuel I used.
“Hopefully the parking situation will be quickly resolved, which may help me improve my competition ranking. It’s great to know that at this early stage, the fuel efficiency advice is already paying off and helping to save money.”
Amar Altaf:
“The local dispute has definitely made fuel efficient driving more difficult in Nottingham over the past week. I feel I’ve done pretty well under the circumstances and hope to get more of an opportunity to improve my score as the challenge progresses. So far I’ve found the application of fuel efficiency tips such as switching off my engine when in traffic, as well as maintaining a constant speed really beneficial. It’ll be interesting to see how much I’ve saved as a result of these tips come the end of the month.”
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