Driving Tips

Passenger hailing a British black cab taxi

How to deal with difficult passengers: A guide for taxi drivers

From rude behaviour to aggression, here are some practical tips to help you stay prepared for difficult situations on the road.

Close up shot of a modern car displaying electronic vehicle safety systems

‘We have the technology to save lives on our roads, we need to use it’

The message behind the recent Road Safety Week was ‘Safe Vehicles Save Lives’, highlighting how safe vehicles can make roads safer by being roadworthy, preventing crashes, as well as protecting people in the event of a crash.

guide dog pictured in a park

Taxi drivers pay the price for refusing passengers with guide dogs

The law is clear that taxi drivers must take disabled passengers and their assistance dogs. Those who refuse without an exemption face severe sanctions — including losing their taxi badges.

car brakes being fitted in a mechanic's garage

How cheap vehicle parts could cost you more than money

Experts are warning that saving a few pounds here and there could not only be more expensive in the long run, but it could also cost lives.

Snowy icy road in the UK. Professional drivers should take extra care driving in winter conditions.

Winter driving tips for professional drivers

Professional drivers have a responsibility to take care when driving in severe weather, whether you drive a taxi, minibus, van, or HGV.

Message written on a road that says 'safety first'. Concept of safe driving and preventing traffic accident.

Road safety tips for taxi drivers

It’s vital for taxi drivers to take extra steps to be safe on the roads.

How being smarter about MOT checks keeps fleets road-ready

Having vehicles off the road for repairs costs time and money.

Car video camera attached to the windshield to record driving and prevent danger from driving. Dashcams and CCTV in taxis.

CCTV and dashcams for UK taxis: What you need to know

Installing CCTV and dashcams in taxis is becoming increasingly common across the UK as drivers are looking for more ways to protect themselves and their passengers.

How car dealers are using AI to open doors to new customers

Those in the motor trade have quickly moved up through the gears to put AI to work helping buyers find the right vehicle.

Cash saved the day for many taxi drivers when clouds went down

Last month’s Amazon Web Services outage crippled many industries that rely on cloud computing services.

A Taxi Driver interacting with their customer. Looking at a mobile device, likely the one used to make the booking

How to improve customer ratings as a UK taxi driver

With the majority of passengers booking rides via apps, drivers’ ratings are more important than ever. The best approach is to consistently deliver good service and the good reviews will follow.

Mechanic is using a caliper to check the tread depth of a tire to determine if it needs replacing.

Why taxi drivers have so much riding on their tyres

Tyres are one of the most important components of a car when it comes to safety and taxi drivers can be hit hard for neglecting them.