Concern Over Omicron Affecting Taxi Drivers’ Incomes

Posted on December 30, 2021 by cci

You are probably aware that Omicron, a variant of COVID-19, is said to be spreading rapidly in the UK as well as a number of other parts of the world. Possibly as a result, many businesses have cancelled their staff … Continue reading →

Taxi Drivers Struggling Due To Fuel Crisis

Posted on September 29, 2021 by cci

If you are a taxi driver then you are obviously aware of the fuel shortage around the country at the moment. It is affecting so many people whether it be commuters who use a car to get to work, salespeople … Continue reading →

Wireless Charging Electric Taxis To Be Trialed In Nottingham

Posted on August 25, 2021 by cci

If you are a taxi driver or perhaps live in Nottingham then you may be interested to read that a number of electric taxis are to be trialed in Nottingham in September with the project lasting for 6 months. The … Continue reading →

Number Of Licensed Taxis And Private Hire Vehicles Fall In England

Posted on August 12, 2021 by cci

According to figures published at the end of June 2021 by the Department of Transport, the number of licensed taxis and private hire vehicles plus the number of licensed drivers dropped when comparing the 12 months to 31st March 2021 … Continue reading →

Heathrow Airport £5 Drop Off Charge

Posted on July 27, 2021 by cci

Taxi drivers who are involved in airport transfers will be interested to read that, from October 2021, Heathrow Airport will be introducing a scheme whereby vehicles, including taxis, that drop off passengers in their drop off zones at their terminals … Continue reading →

Don’t Put Yourself At Risk

Posted on May 10, 2021 by cci

As a taxi driver, you will be aware that you can, at times, find yourself in a potential risky situation. So, let’s have a look at some of those occasions when you can find yourself in that situation. For instance, … Continue reading →

Is Business Picking Up For Taxi Drivers?

Posted on April 27, 2021 by cci

Taxi drivers have been going through a particular bad time for more than 12 months due to the coronavirus pandemic. In fact, many taxi drivers have gone out of business due to a significant reduction in income. Some will have … Continue reading →

How Much Should A Taxi Driver Be Tipped?

Posted on February 25, 2021 by cci

Business is tough at the moment for taxi drivers with nobody in the UK jetting off on holiday to a sunny destination or dining out at a restaurant or having a drink in the pub. This has no doubt resulted … Continue reading →

Should Taxi Drivers Be Prioritised To Receive COVID-19 Vaccination?

Posted on January 13, 2021 by cci

Taxi drivers will be interested to read that, some months ago, the Office for National Statistics published statistics for “Coronavirus (COVID-19) related deaths by occupation, England and Wales: deaths registered between 9 March and 25 May 2020”. This looked at … Continue reading →

Are Taxi Drivers Getting Busier?

Posted on June 27, 2020 by cci

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 →