Moreover, although private carriage drivers earn less annually than taxi drivers on paper, that's only a surface comparison. The uniforms, riding boots, and top hats provided by the employers—aren't they also a form of remuneration? In addition, generous employers offer medical allowances and holiday bonuses, which means that when everything is calculated, a private carriage driver's actual yearly income is often 40% to 50% higher than the nominal income.
If one also considers the room and board that Sir Arthur provides—three meals a day plus the use of a private room for free, especially factoring in the savings on substantial winter heating costs—the actual remuneration for this job easily exceeds 120 pounds. You must know, even among the upper class, such a salary is only offered to experienced "chief drivers."
Every time Whickriff thought of this, he felt an unending vigor all over his body.
