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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.