GH, Agree absolutely, hence my comments on stage-carriage.
Private hire better, but don't even think of driving hen parties unless you're offered enough money to buy your own aircraft. Even then, you should hesitate.
Day trips are great for studying. Drop the pax off on the seafront, take the coach to the park, and get in 5 or 6 hours of (paid) uninterupted study.
Another tip: If you get offered school contracts, only do the mornings, never the afternoons. Schoolkids are like wasps in the morning; very dopey and no problem. In the afternoon, they are hyped-up and a real pain. You might even worry if you are going to pass your next audiogram if you do too many afternoons.
On the plus side, the money may not be fantastic, but if you've got the licences you can always get work (and therefore money) at short notice.
Good Luck,
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