What do chauffeurs do while waiting?

Here at Derby Chauffeurs we are always asked by clients, apart from driving, what do we do all day. Well in this article we look at the most popular things we do. It may seem boring, but you asked...

Well what do we do? We might be waiting for a client, which means sitting in the car. That's what most chauffeurs are doing on an average day. Waiting patiently for their clients to come out with big smiles and hugs ready for being whisked away into the next chapter of their life!

Driving clients around is what customers pay us to do, but this article explores what else we get up to when waiting between drop offs

The best part about our job is how many people don't realise that they can ask a driver where they would like to go before getting in the back seat - so drivers will often take passengers somewhere of interest or just drive them round their favourite area

Our job is what we choose to do, so chauffeurs are often either planning what we're going to be doing for the day or deciding what's best for their family and friends

But when a driver is not driving, then the time can really drag. So wait times between drop offs offer drivers an opportunity to make use of their downtime. For example some will have lunch with fellow colleagues before getting back in gear

When waiting around after an airport transfer or bridal drop off it can also mean that you get a chance to research what your next journey may entail - whether it's on Google maps (if we haven't yet worked out how) or looking through new arrival at work! And this has many benefits both professionally and personally.

Here's what I've learnt from what I've seen:

• Chauffeurs often miss their friends and family, so we will either spend time on the phone or be catching up online
• A lot of chauffeurs are keen readers. Generally this is because driving all day can make you really tired and a good book provides some light relief from what can often feel like being stuck in traffic! And sometimes reading may lead to an interesting discovery that inspires them for future journeys with clients
• Sometimes drivers just want to drink coffee. This is what we do when waiting around - it's what we're known for after all! We don't mind if people ask us where our favourite place is, but most times its not too hard to guess as every driver has one!
• Music is what most drivers listen to - and in this day and age we can stream just about anything on our phones!
• Reading a book, listening to music or getting coffee are all things that make time fly. And as you get more experienced at being a driver it becomes easier for casual conversation with friends or family while waiting around between drop offs
• There's usually plenty of time for chauffeurs to have some fun too: by playing games on their phone (or tablet) or maybe even having an impromptu game of scrabble if we're feeling particularly social!

Some other points worth mentioning:

There are two types of people who drive cars for a living. One group will enjoy driving the car and what it offers. The other group will see driving as a means to an end, getting from A-B with the least hassle.

Some drivers have told me that they enjoy what I call 'the routine': starting at A then B before heading home again for dinner. It's different every day so you're never bored - just repetitive! For others what can feel like repetition is really their favourite thing about being a driver: each task gets done in its own way which means there's always something new to do even though the work stays similar

It also helps if you are good company too, because chauffeurs often spend time chatting or listening (as opposed to talking!) while waiting around between drop offs--and this may be what makes the job so enjoyable. But when a driver is not driving, then the time can really drag. So wait times between drop offs offer drivers an opportunity to make use of their downtime

When waiting around it can also mean that you get a chance to research what your next journey may entail - whether it's on Google maps (if they haven't yet worked out how) or looking through new arrivals at work! And this has many benefits both professionally and personally:

So in summary, what do chauffeurs really do all day?

Chauffeurs are often missing their friends and family, so we will either spend time on the phone or be catching up online. A lot of chauffeurs are keen readers and sometimes drivers just want to drink coffee. So there you have it, what do we do when you are doing your thing, we do chauffeur things!