A generous taxi driver has been giving free rides in his car to the elderly and disabled for the last two years.
Raja Khan, 53 is a taxi driver and local Conservative campaigner for West Fenham ward. Since the start of the Covid pandemic, he’s been working closely with Holy Cross Church and mosques in Fenham and has been giving free taxi rides to the vulnerable, elderly, and disabled to and from their places of worship.
Raja, from Fenham, said: “I have been giving free taxi rides for the most vulnerable in West Fenham and Slatyford to attend funerals, giving them a lift there and back, free of charge as often the cost can be quite high depending on distance travelled.
“I’ve also been taking some residents to the local Morrisons for their shopping. It can be costly for disabled customers as they’re in need of a bigger vehicle."
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Afzal Ahmed, who attends Kotku mosque in Fenham every Friday said: "I see Raja help the elderly, he brings a few to the mosque every Friday and takes them back home. We are very appreciative of him, for helping all the local community.
"He once helped my friend's father by taking him to the hospital for free. It's nice to see people like this today."
Raja said: “I have noticed how difficult it can be for vulnerable customers, who have to wait and also pay a lot of money for a taxi.
“I decided to help the vulnerable, elderly and disabled, after seeing the difficulties a lot of them went through especially during the pandemic."
Raja also gets involved with community litter picks, this Sunday he will be doing a community litter pick and path cleaning in Denton Dene North playing field. To learn more, contact 07886229881.
