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Potholes are still causing headaches for taxi drivers
19 February 2024Most potholes don’t look like much, but they can cause thousands of pounds worth of damage to vehicles – and taxi drivers are among the record number of motorists left counting the cost.
A year ago, we looked at the misery being caused by potholes and, today, things appear to be worse. While cars are built to be safe and withstand high-speed impacts, it seems incredible that driving into a small hole in a road can cause so much damage.
Praise for taxi driver and couple who reunited woman, 95, with her family
16 February 2024Taxi drivers are no strangers to going above and beyond the call of duty. They are on the front line and see people at their best, as well as their worst.
We have previously mentioned a Telford taxi driver who rescued three young children left stranded on a railway platform as a train departed with their mother stuck on board. He was praised by police and the children’s grateful mum for keeping them safe and driving them home until they were reunited with family.
Taxi drivers get ready for new rules they protested against
12 February 2024Taxi drivers have hit out at new legislation that could cost them their licences for being late or wearing the wrong thing.
In a bid to improve safety and service, West Northamptonshire Council introduced the Private Hire and Hackney Carriage Licensing Policy 2023, which comes into effect from April 1 and includes a penalty points system.
Taxi drivers are switching off to help cut pollution
9 February 2024A city which is cutting pollution without charging motorists to use its busiest streets is now calling on taxi drivers to switch off their engines whenever they are parked.
The new rules apply to all motorists in Brighton and Hove’s low emissions zone, with fines being issued for those who leave their engines running while they are parked – including cabbies waiting at taxi ranks.
What would you do if your taxi hit a bird or animal?
5 February 2024Taxi drivers are among the many motorists to have close scrapes with wildlife on our roads.
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.
Technology helps taxi drivers steer clear of trouble
29 January 2024Just like having the right taxi insurance in place, taxi drivers will find technology has a vital role to play in protecting their vehicle and business.
Safety is the priority for everyone who earns their living on our roads and advances in technology – both gadgets as well as vehicle design – have greatly reduced the number of commercial vehicle crashes, including lorries, vans and taxis.