Llanelli taxi drivers take time to build their tourism knowledge
One firm of Llanelli taxi drivers took time out over Easter to discover Carmarthenshire’s hidden gems. It’s all about DR Taxi drivers increasing their “knowledge” and making sure they can better inform or suggest to their passengers some great places to see that they might otherwise miss. From cuddling chocolate spotted piglets at the Agri Tourism Cwmcrwth Holiday Cottage Farm to studying flocking Flamingos at Penclacwydd; uncovering the secrets of her Ladyship’s Chamber at Llanelly House and learning of the 2,000-years of magical power and influence at Newton House and the medieval deer park in the grounds. Partner in Stepney Street’s DR Taxi’s, Carol Rees, said working with Carmarthenshire council’s touring department they were giving added value training to 16 of their drivers to become Carmarthenshire Ambassadors. “As a result our drivers can now offer visitors high quality customer service and a warm and friendly welcome to our county.” Carol said the idea had been spawned by Am...