Royal Mail’s electric vans help to deliver greener service
Major UK businesses are continuing to make large-scale switches to EVs, with thousands of electric vans expected to be delivered in the next year.
Coroner wants changes to law governing drivers’ eyesight
Being able to see clearly is one of the most important factors to driving safely, especially for professionals such as taxi drivers and HGV drivers.
Warning to drivers as fuel prices continue to fall
Drivers are bring warned not to take their eye off the ball when it comes to their fuel spend as prices can go back up as quickly as they have come down.
Collaboration is key to solving electric HGV fleet problems
Those who have made the switch to EVs say they are already seeing the benefits.
Putting the brakes on organised freight theft gangs
Billions of pounds worth of goods are transported on our roads each year, making the lorries they are travelling in – and their drivers – targets for organised criminals.
Helping hefty electric vans shed HGV weight restrictions
As the drive towards zero-carbon motoring continues, the extra weight of electric batteries needed to power vans and minibuses pushed them into the same weight class as lorries.
Drivers oppose 20mph limits while residents welcome safety drive
Opinion remains divided over 20mph speed limits as a trial in Wales is being hailed as the way forward to improve road safety across the UK.
More twists and turns along road to zero emissions
In 10 years, all new vehicles sold in the UK must produce zero emissions, including taxis and PHVs.
A major mistake to avoid when renewing taxi fleet insurance
Fleet owners who focus just on how much they can save could cost themselves more in the long run.
Practical ways fleets can reduce taxi insurance spend
We often hear advice about how taxi drivers can reduce their taxi insurance premiums, but when it comes to taxi fleet insurance, a different approach is needed to make savings.
Insurance companies calculate taxi insurance premiums based on risk and how likely it is they will have to pay out in the event of a claim.
Who is covered by a taxi fleet insurance policy?
Taxi insurance regulations clearly distinguish between different types of taxi businesses being operated, with public hire insurance needed for black cabs and private hire insurance for PHVs. For a self-employed driver who runs their own car, the differences are straightforward, and each driver must ensure their own vehicle is covered for the type of taxi
Patons wants to support taxi base owners as Government unlikely to meet EV charging target
Taxi drivers need one thing to make the switch to EV – to be sure that it will do at least what their current petrol or diesel cab will do. Anything less isn’t worth bothering with.
In simple terms, they want something with a decent range and can charge up whenever they need to so they can be on their way again in a matter of minutes.