Driving Tips

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.

Snow on a car due to winter condition

Taxi drivers must look after themselves and their cabs this festive season

Taxis and PHVs undergo regular checks to make sure they are safe for the roads and drivers pay extra attention to them during the winter festive period.

Dashboard camera in action installed on car windscreen

Be on your best behaviour . . . everything you do is caught on camera

Taxi drivers and other motorists are caught on camera hundreds of times a day as they go about their business and need to be on their best behaviour whenever they are at the wheel.

google image street view of basildon taxi rank

Fitting tribute to campaigning cabbie

Taxi drivers are often people who regularly get involved to help make a difference, whether it is campaigning about safer issues in towns and cities, or giving seriously ill children a fantastic day trip out. They also look after each other and form life-long friendships.

Rainy night in city, cars waiting on wet road because of red traffic light, rain was illuminated by the headlights of cars, focused on the asphalt road.

Bright ideas are a danger to taxi drivers and other road users

Being blinded by bright headlights is extremely dangerous and is an issue taxi drivers face every night, sometimes with tragic consequences.

close up shot of silver BMW headlight

Automatic indicators will help make roads safer

One of the major causes of collisions is drivers carrying out manoeuvres unexpectedly and not giving other motorists a chance to avoid a bump. So, manufacturers have decided to take this out of the hands of the motorist with the creation of automatic indicators.

Which of our top 5 cars will be your next taxi or PHV?

Finding the right car is the most important decision a taxi or PHV driver has to make. It is a huge investment in their business and one they must get right.

black and white photo of John and Billy Paton standing next to the first wheelchair-accessible FX4 Fairway in the late 1980s

Can wheelchair users get into your taxi or PHV?

Today is International Wheelchair Day, when users celebrate the positive difference a wheelchair makes to their lives. But, despite changes and improvements, it is also a reminder of the difficulties they still face, including using taxis and PHVs.

flock of pigeons on a road

What would you do if your taxi hit a bird or animal?

Whether it is a deer bounding across a motorway or a badger trying to cross an A-road, drivers can be faced with a variety of four-legged or winged hazards and have only a split-second to act.

Wedding Car for hire

Helping ensure every taxi business is a success

As well as being safe drivers, taxi drivers have to be in charge of marketing and public relations, as well as customer services and complaints.