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How the Clean Air Zone affects taxi drivers
28 September 2022The country’s newest Clean Air Zone came into operation on Monday and means many taxi drivers have to pay more to use Bradford’s streets.
It has taken four years to bring in, and now only vehicles such as EVs, that meet greener standards, will avoid the charges.
Pilot will show how EVs can help taxi drivers
26 September 2022Technology is being used to show taxi drivers how electric vehicles can help their business and the environment.
Cheshire West and Chester Council have teamed up with EB Charging for a pilot scheme which will see telematics devices installed in a selection of petrol and diesel taxis in the area.
What’s stopping more women joining the taxi fleet?
24 August 2022As taxi firms struggle with shortages of drivers, a taxi boss believes bringing more women into the industry will not only solve the problem, but will improve services, especially as the majority of taxi customers are women.
Rachel Dale, head of operations for AAA Taxis, is among a number of people calling for change in the male-dominated taxi industry.
Why is the cost of fuel still so high?
23 August 2022Fuel prices at the pumps have soared this year, reaching averages of 191p per litre of petrol and 199p per litre of diesel in June.
For months, motorists have continued to feel the squeeze as petrol stations in some parts of the country were charging more than £2 per litre.
Will driverless cars be the end for taxi drivers?
17 August 2022Improving technology has changed the way most people think about driving. A lot of the focus has been on electric vehicles and the drive to steer us all towards a greener future.
There have also been advances on driver assistance tools, such as cruse control, lane assistance, adaptive braking, self-parking and, more recently, autonomous vehicles.
Keeping taxi drivers and passengers safe with cameras
3 August 2022There are few places you can go today without being picked up by an array of security cameras.
Whether it is in a bank, shop, or just walking down the street, the average person is filmed about 70 times a day.