Benny (Michael Starke)

Benny is a taxi driver who has been called out to Hollyoaks on several occasions.
Benny was first called to the village in June 2021 to take Darren and Nancy Osborne to a restaurant for their date. Darren's strong knowledge of the exact location led to Nancy revealing that he had taken Mandy Richardson there during their affair, and cancelled their date. The next day, Benny took Mandy to Dee Valley Crown Court for her daughter's plea hearing. Darren accompanied her for moral support, and Benny embarrassed them both with quips about Darren and Nancy's failed date.
In September, Benny took Mercedes McQueen, her husband Sylver, and son Bobby Costello to the airport as they had flights booked for Alicante. In September 2023, Mercedes met with Benny and convinced him to have his taxis serviced at Warren's Wheels. The garage's owner, Warren Fox, was impressed as he had been trying for years in vain to win Benny over. The next day, Benny took Nadira Valli and Phoenix Hathaway off at a manor for Rayne Royce's party. He waived the fare when Nadira didn't have enough money. After learning of Rayne's murder at the party, Benny told Warren over text.
In June 2024, Benny encountered Donny Clark at the Hollyoaks Market, recognising him as an old friend. He mentioned that he had last scene Donny in the La Luz nightclub.
In July 2024, Zain Rizwaan left the village in a taxi driven by Benny.
In August 2024, Benny drives Martha Blake to her old family home.
==List of appearances==
===2021 ===
*3rd June 2021
*4th June 2021
*24th September 2021
===2023===
*25th September 2023 (I)
*25th September 2023 (II)
===2024 ===
*6th June 2024
*2nd July 2024
*23rd August 2024
Category:Hollyoaks characters
Category:2021 minor characters
Category:2023 minor characters
Category:2024 minor characters
Category:Taxi drivers