DWIGHT Coates became the third winner of the Sheriff Taxi Service travel card promotion “Travel and Win”.

Winner Dwight Coates as he received his prize money from Sheriff Taxi Service Managing Director, Gregory Toovey. (Photo by Sonell Nelson)

He was presented his prize money of $10,000 on September 28 last by Managing Director of the service, Mr. Gregory Toovey at its Sheriff Street, Campbelville, Georgetown head office.

Coates, 21, of 398 Ganges Street, Prashad Nagar, Georgetown said he is overwhelmed being a winner and has been travelling with Sheriff Taxi Service for the past 15 years.

He described the service as prompt, reliable and courteous and indicated that he will continue to use it daily.

Mr. Toovey said that it is his way of saying thanks to all his valued customers and also to encourage customers who have not been using the service an opportunity to experience the prompt and reliable service of Sheriff.

He encouraged customers to enroll and redeem points that can be used towards future travel with Sheriff Taxi Service.

He disclosed also that customers can also earn $5,000 bonus points when they enroll by providing their full name, address, and phone number on the form handed out by drivers.

“Enrollment is easy, as all you have to do is request your application forms from the drivers, fill them out and on the spot you will receive your personal ‘Taxi Travel Card’,” he stated.

Persons can also enroll by calling their customer service representatives on telephone number 231-4110 and their travel cards will be sent to them by post.

Mr. Toovey added that points can be earned quickly by adding one point for every dollar spent on travel with Sheriff Taxi Service.

When a customer has accumulated 30,000 points, Sheriff Taxi Service will send him a $300 gift certificate that can be used towards the cost of the next Sheriff Taxi trip.

The monthly prize is $10,000 and will be drawn on the 11th day of each month, until the grand prize drawing of $250,000 on February 20, 2010. Customers who win the monthly draw will also be eligible to win the grand prize.(MICHEL OUTRIDGE)