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Financial Support For Northern Ireland Taxi Drivers

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a huge financial impact on many businesses so it is pleasing to read that the government has recently announced a financial support package for some taxi drivers in Northern Ireland. Apparently, Nichola Mallon who is … Continue reading

Cost Of Car Insurance Reduces In Q3 2020

If you are a taxi driver you will no doubt have and may well still be going through a difficult time from a financial perspective due to the pandemic. There are a lot less people using a taxi in recent … Continue reading

Vehicle Thefts Increase

According to information looked at by RAC Insurance, the number of vehicles stolen in the UK increased by 10,000 in the space of twelve months to more than 150,000 in the year 2018/2019. We are sure that you will agree … Continue reading

Why Purchase A Used Taxi?

As you will know, when you buy a new vehicle, as soon as you drive it out of the showroom it depreciates in value. However, if you purchase a second hand taxi then it does not drop in value as … Continue reading

Dealing With The Charge For Dropping Off At Airports

Airport transfers are a welcome source of work for taxi drivers. Yes, the busiest time for such trips is in the summer period as that is the time when a larger percentage of people go abroad on holiday but airport … Continue reading

The Benefits In Taking Card Payments

If you are a taxi driver running your own business then it is quite possible that a larger percentage of customers pay for their taxi fare by cash. However, an increasing number of people may prefer to pay you by … Continue reading

Don’t Forget To Review Your Premiums

Unfortunately, there are a lot of people who do not bother to review their taxi insurance premiums at the time their cover is coming up for renewal. As a result, they may end up having to pay more for their … Continue reading

Taxis And Face Masks – The Rules

In the current pandemic, as a result of COVID -19, the regulations in England as far as taxis and private hire vehicles are concerned are that passengers do not have to wear a face covering such as a face mask … Continue reading

Taxis – What Type Of Fuel?

If you are considering buying a new taxi or even if you are thinking of changing your existing one for another used vehicle then one thing you will need to give some thought to is what fuel your taxi will … Continue reading

Are Taxi Drivers Getting Busier?

If you are a taxi driver, your income will no doubt have fallen dramatically since the start of COVID-19 due to the reduction in the number of people needing your services during the pandemic. However, are some of you now … Continue reading