Silver for Little’s Chauffeur Drive at 2026 Professional Driver QSI Awards
06/02/2026

Little’s Chauffeur Drive wins QSi Award in the UK’s only national awards for the private hire, taxi and chauffeur sector.

Little’s Chauffeur Drive, headquartered in Glasgow with bases in Edinburgh and Aberdeen, has won a Silver Award in the Chauffeur Operator (11+ vehicles) category at the prestigious 2026 Professional Driver QSi Awards.

Professional Driver Editor Mark Bursa said: “With its distinctive red cars, Little’s is a long-established company with strong values and amazing driver retention. The company bounced back from the pandemic with modernised systems and a focus on growth.”

Professional Driver magazine’s QSi Awards ceremony was a night to remember for the cream of Britain’s chauffeur and private hire operators. The awards, open to every chauffeur and private hire company in the UK, are designed to recognise operators and individuals that demonstrate excellent standards of Quality, Service and Innovation.

Gold, Silver and Bronze awards were presented in 11 categories at a thrilling event, held at the Hilton Metropole Hotel in Brighton last week (Thursday, January 29. 2026)

The 11 categories mean there’s something for every size and type of operator, from one-man bands to large fleets. Categories also reward innovations in marketing, environmental performance and local community activities, while a special award – Professional Driver of the Year – singles out a chauffeur or private hire driver who is judged to be the best in the UK.

Mark Bursa said: “The private hire, taxi and chauffeur industry makes an enormous contribution to keeping Britain moving. This year’s Professional Driver QSi Awards recognise those amazing efforts and bring the industry together for a much-needed night of celebration.” He continued: “The quality and number of the entries grows every year, and it becomes an ever-more difficult task for our judges to pick our winners. Only very good operators made the short list, so we can be sure our Gold, Silver and Bronze winners are among the very best in Britain.”

Little’s Chauffeur Drive is delighted to have been awarded a Silver Award in the Chauffeur Operator (11+ vehicles) category. It represents the collective effort, attention to detail, and high standards that define how we operate. Marking our 60th year makes this recognition even more significant. Since the beginning, our focus has been on delivering a seamless and considered chauffeur experience, tailored to each journey. This award is a welcome acknowledgement of the principles that have guided us for six decades and continue to shape our future.

Heather Matthews, Managing Director of Little’s, said: “Winning the Silver award at the 2026 Professional Driver QSi Awards is a proud moment for everyone at Little’s Chauffeur Drive. It recognises the hard work behind the scenes, our commitment to quality, and the professionalism of our chauffeurs. We are a Glasgow based business with a national reputation, and we are grateful to our clients and partners for the trust they place in us every day.”

Robert McKenna, Head of General Operations, added: “It was a privilege to attend the awards and celebrate alongside some of the best operators in the industry. Receiving this recognition is a proud moment for us and reflects the strength of our team, whose professionalism, dedication and attention to detail ensure we consistently deliver the highest standards for our clients. It was particularly rewarding to see their hard work acknowledged on a national stage, and it inspires us to continue building on this success as we look to the future.”

Professional Driver magazine is the national publication for the UK’s chauffeur, private hire and taxi industry. The QSi Awards were launched in 2013 as the first and only national awards for the industry. For more details, visit www.prodrivermags.com

For more details, please contact:

• Mark Bursa, Editor, Professional Driver
• 0781 3320044
• markbursa@prodrivermags.com