Abertillery's Clare's Cabs named best taxi company in county
Miss Parry said: "I'm truly honoured to receive this award of best taxi company of the year 2025/2026 for Blaenau Gwent.
"Driving a taxi isn't just about getting people from A to B — it's about being part of the community, helping people feel safe, and being there through all kinds of moments in people's lives.
"I want to thank everyone who nominated me, the organisers of this award, and my passengers — without them, I wouldn't be standing here today."
Clare and her fiancée Kelly with her award for 'Best Taxi Company of the Year' award (Image: Clare Parry) Miss Parry launched her company in August 2023 after winning the Outstanding Service Award at the inaugural Gwent Taxi Awards in April.
She was previously a driver for a big taxi firm and decided to branch out on her own.
The awards were designed to reward taxi drivers for their service and help raise awareness about the dangers of being a night-time taxi driver.
Clare has become known as the 'driver who cares' (Image: Clare Parry)
Miss Parry has made sure her service is available in the evenings and weekends, between 10am and 11pm.
She has a specialist disability vehicle available for clients with mobility issues, and has become known among her clients for being the 'driver that cares'.
The trophy in all its glory (Image: Clare Parry) Miss Parry said: "A special thanks to my fiancée Kelly for her amazing support and hard work, and of course, to my lovely fellow taxi drivers and friends Nicola and Dean — we all work hard and I couldn't have gone this far without you all.
"We really have got a great little team and I share this with all of you.
This means a lot to me, and I'll continue to do my best every day."
As she is booked up with a slew of regular customers, Miss Parry is already looking to expand her business.
She has plans to grow her reach to include surrounding areas such as Ebbw Vale and Blackwood in her routes.
You can book Clare's Cabs by calling +44 7399 040144 or by visiting their Facebook page.
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