Local taxi drivers get a free ride... to the movies as The Arc Cinema celebrates 50 years of Taxi Driver
Taxi drivers from one of Blackpool's best-known cab firms are swapping the driver's seat for luxury recliners this weekend after being treated to a free screening of the iconic 1976 classic Taxi Driver.
To mark the film's 50th anniversary, The Arc Cinema Blackpool has partnered with local firm C Cabs, giving every one of the company's drivers a complimentary ticket to experience Martin Scorsese's legendary masterpiece on the big screen.
Starring Robert De Niro in one of cinema's most unforgettable performances, Taxi Driver returns to cinemas for a special anniversary weekend, and The Arc Cinema wanted to celebrate by inviting the people who know the streets of Blackpool better than anyone.
The fun promotion saw members of the C Cabs team visit the cinema to collect their tickets, with the distinctive red C Cabs taxi parked outside the venue ahead of the anniversary screenings.
The celebration comes as The Arc Cinema continues to invest in its Blackpool venue following a major refurbishment. Every screen now features luxury electric recliner seating, while guests looking to make an evening of it can enjoy the cinema's new Private Twin Recliner Booths – offering a premium date-night experience with extra comfort and privacy.
The cinema has also recently reconfigured its ticket prices to make visits even more affordable, with tickets now starting from just £5.95, all day, every day – offering families and film fans exceptional value compared with previous pricing. Cinema customers can also enjoy up to three hours of free parking at Houndshill Shopping Centre by registering their vehicle inside the cinema.
Ben Jones, General Manager at The Arc Cinema Blackpool, said:
"When we realised Taxi Driver was celebrating its 50th anniversary, inviting local taxi drivers along just seemed like too good an opportunity to miss. It's a bit of fun, but it's also our way of saying thank you to a group of people who work incredibly hard serving Blackpool every day.
"We've invested heavily in the cinema over recent months, from our luxury recliners and new Private Twin Recliner Booths to introducing more family-friendly pricing, so it's great to be able to welcome local businesses in and show them everything that's new."
Taxi Driver is screening at The Arc Cinema Blackpool for a limited time this weekend. Tickets start from just £5.95, with free parking available for cinema customers at Houndshill Shopping Centre. For film times and bookings, visit www.arccinema.co.uk.