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How To Avoid Fare Dodgers

There are numerous incidents involving people refusing to pay their taxi fare in many locations around the UK. Some of these incidents are reported in the press especially when the matter ends up in court but there will no doubt … Continue reading →

Why You Should Review Your Taxi Insurance At Renewal

If you own one or more taxis then you will have made sure that you have suitable, quality taxi insurance in place. A year quickly passes by and that time will come around when you receive your taxi insurance renewal … Continue reading →

Is Your Taxi Big Enough?

How many times do you have to turn work aside because your taxi is only able to transport a maximum of say 5 passengers? Probably quite a lot of occasions in a year so just think of the lost revenue … Continue reading →

Is The Soiling Charge High Enough?

A passenger being sick in the back seat of the cab is possibly one of the most inconvenient things that can happen as far as a taxi driver is concerned. There are no doubt many taxi drivers who have encountered … Continue reading →

Interesting Taxi And Private Hire Vehicle Statistics

Those of you who drive either a taxi or private hire vehicle may be interested to read the Statistical Release document dated the 25th September 2019 entitled “Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle Statistics, England: 2019“ relating to such vehicles as … Continue reading →

What Do Customers Require From A Taxi Firm?

If you run your own taxi service, whether it is as a sole trader operating one vehicle or if you have a fleet of cabs, you will no doubt have to contend with a number of competitors in your locality. … Continue reading →

The Pros and Cons Of Airport Transfers

As a taxi driver, you will no doubt take on a variety of work whether it be from a taxi rank at your local railway station picking up people who have just got off the train and need a lift … Continue reading →

When Did You Last Review Your Taxi Insurance?

As a taxi driver, you are no doubt not only insuring your taxi(s) but also your personal vehicle. You will be aware that the cost of insuring your taxi is almost certainly going to be greater than the amount an … Continue reading →

How to Increase your Revenue as a Taxi Driver

There are so many taxi firms in our towns and cities here in the UK meaning that competition is tough when it comes to taking on new clients and retaining existing ones. So, how can you as a taxi driver … Continue reading →

New Guidelines About Licensing Taxis Under Consideration

When a paying customer gets into a taxi he or she expects to be transported safely to their destination. A passenger should not have to be uneasy that he or she is going to be either verbally or physically abused … Continue reading →