Meet The Team!
The Owner & Chauffeur
Kevan obtained his Hackney (Taxi) Driver's Licence in 2003, learning the trade from his uncle, Michael 'Mick' Watson
(30+ years veteran of the local taxi trade) and
younger brother of Kevan's father, Andrew.
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During the first 18 months on the local circuit he soon realised that the long-distance runs were his forte, so he setup his first business Drive4U Business & Airport Travel (D4U).
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Kevan was amongst the first drivers in Poole to complete the
BTEC "Transporting Passengers by Taxi and Private Hire" qualification in 2006.
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In 2016 he sold D4U to a local taxi firm and worked for them as their new Executive Manager.
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However he kept his Operators Licence valid.
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In 2016, Kevan was invited by Poole Council to partake in the initial trial group to undertake a new course, "Protecting People from Harm and Abuse", before it became mandatory for drivers. This is now more commonly known as "Safeguarding".
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In 2018 Kevan started a new business K Watson Cars!
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Kevan is an avid AFC Bournemouth fan and at home games you'll find him sitting in the Executive Area behind the home dugout.
UTCIAD!
Chauffeur/Driver
Mark Harris (L) has provided his services as a licenced Private Hire driver to K Watson Cars since 2008.
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He is a former marine who can handle situations that may
come his way in a cool and collected way.
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​When he's not driving you around, you may see him in Poole Harbour in his boat, catching that day's dinner or helping out the PHC's harbour pilots to their next ship they are piloting
safely around the harbour.
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"Special Mention # 1"
Kevan's Mum - Lesley. Has extensive experience working in customer service and was Poole's first private hire office administrator to successfully complete the BTEC "Transporting Passengers by Taxi and Private Hire" qualification in 2007.
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From 2005 to 2020 she provided a vital link between
D4U and K Watson Cars, the clients, and the chauffeurs.
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In early 2020, she was diagnosed needing both hips to be replaced!
COVID delayed the operations.
In August 2022 and July 2023 she had her hips replaced.
So now in her 80's and deservedly retired, and although she is missing answering your calls she is still in Kevan's earshot!
"Special Mention # 2"
Kevan's father - Andrew, was the figure's guru.
He was a walking calculator, he could work out most calculations in his head before you had time to turn the calculator on!
Also what he didn't know about tax wasn't worth knowing!
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During his time at SGB scaffolding as a buyer and then later at Hamworthy Engineering Hydraulics Division, where he was a shop steward for a number of years, he learnt the art of negotiation. Car salesman quickly knew they were in for a tough negotiation over price when they started talking!
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In 2003, he was diagnosed as having Emphysema (COPD), and although it didn't affect him too much to start with, it did start to slow him down from 2015 by reducing his breathing capacity. Then in the summer of 2017, he deteriorated rapidly, and he passed away in early December.
ANDREW
1932 - 2017
Awards!
We would like to express A BIG THANK YOU to all our clients who nominated us. This recognition signifies that we are meeting our high standards, and it wouldn't be possible without YOUR loyal support.
Kevan and Lesley received the award from Michael
Parliamentary Taxi & Private Hire Awards 2023
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In early June 2023, Kevan and Lesley attended the Houses of Parliament as guests of, and were nominated by, The Rt Hon Michael Tomlinson KC, the then MP for Mid Dorset & North Poole, for an award. Although we were not successful in one of the main awards, we are proud winners for being nominated and grateful to Michael that he thought we were worthy of his nomination.
We proudly announce that we won the successive Corporate LiveWire Global Award of
Executive Car Hire Service
(2021/22)
We proudly announce that we won the Corporate LiveWire Global Award of
Executive Car Hire Service
(2020)
We proudly announce that we WON 2 awards in the 2020 UK Enterprise Awards organised by SME News:
Best Private Executive Car Hire Service
and
Customer Service Excellence Award for Southern England
Health & Safety
The welfare of our clients and drivers is paramount to us! So just some points you need to be aware of.
The front passenger seat is available to use, but we would ask clients to sit in the back wherever possible. If you do need to sit up front, please ask the driver.
If you wish to wear a face mask/covering, please feel free to do so.
Our vehicles have alcohol-based hand sanitisers with our compliments.
After each trip, all accessible surfaces are wiped clean.
We do not provide a newspaper to reduce the risk of any possible cross-contamination.
We will always be guided by the UK Government's advice.
Very Smooth Journey
“Travelled from South West to Stansted Airport plus return journey. Very smooth journey both ways. No issues whatsoever. Vehicle was very comfortable and the service provided was highly professional and courteous throughout. Highly recommend it. Could not have been better.
