Lessons on how to drive an Electric Vehicles
As drivers gear up to make the switch to electric vehicles, many are focusing on the cost, range and charging points of the green motors.
But there are also some key differences in the way an EV and a petrol and diesel car are driven, and it makes sense for people to consider taking lessons to get used to the new technology.
A quicker way to turn black cabs green
Switching from trusted diesel black cabs to an electric vehicle causes a dilemma for taxi drivers – when do they swap something that is reliable and has plenty of life left in it and shell out for an electric taxi?
With the ban on the sale of new diesel and petrol taxis from 2030, drivers have difficult decisions to make.
Electric Vehicles are starting to go the distance
The range of electric vehicles has been one of the biggest factors putting people off buying them, especially those who rely on them for a living, like taxi drivers.
While even the least-economical petrol and diesel cars can deliver 400-500 miles per tank, many suitable electric vehicles have been delivering ranges of below 200 miles.
Helping drivers choose the right taxi insurance
Choosing the right insurance is vital for keeping your taxi – your livelihood – on the road.
It is natural that drivers look for the cheapest quote when taking out or renewing their taxi insurance because no one likes paying more than they have to.
Teaming up to do the best for our community
Patons are thrilled to announce its partnership with Argyle Satellite Taxis – another business proud to support its community.
Patons treats every client as individuals, each with specific needs and circumstances.
Which famous faces have you had in your taxi?
Taxi drivers have seen it all – the good, the bad and the ugly.
But picking up a celebrity fare always makes a shift memorable. And it is even more enjoyable if the famous face is friendly, chatty – and might even have a selfie taken with the driver.
Patons continued drive to offer exceptional Fleet Services
As part of our drive to continue offering the very best service to all of our valued customers, we have further strengthened our Fleet Team with the key appointments of Paul Edwards and Clair Coyle.
Paul brings with him 15 years’ valuable experience, working in general, commercial and Taxi Insurance, with the past ten years, specialising in Taxi Fleets.
How does Commercial Taxi Fleet Insurance work?
Whether you have a fleet of taxis, minibuses, motorbikes, vans or HGVs, it can be a complicated procedure to get them insured individually.
Ideally, you should try and get one policy that will cover the entire fleet, making the whole coverage a lot easier to manage.
Private Hire firm Britannia’s quality drive continues
Knowsley-based Private Hire Taxi firm, Britannia Radio Cars continue their relentless drive to improve both the quality and efficiency of their business, with their latest purchase of 15 brand new Hyundai i40 Tourer vehicles supplied by Patons Taxis, in association with Fleetline Finance.
The delivery takes the number of new vehicles supplied by Patons to over 50 during the past 18 months.