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Some taxis could be banned under new clean air zone plan
5 July 2022Greater Manchester has submitted its revised Clean Air Zone plan to the government and wants to ban taxis not licensed locally in a bid to improve air quality.
As well as reducing pollution, the move to ban taxis licensed outside Greater Manchester is part of a wider plan to improve the regulation of taxis in the region.
Cash vs Card – Is cash still king for taxi fares?
29 June 2022Cash has always been king in cabs, but the improving technology followed by the pandemic have seen a major switch change in direction away from notes and coins.
As payments by card and by mobile phone have become the norm in shops, restaurants and businesses around the world, advances in mobile technology have meant people can use their cards on the go.
Always put vehicle safety ahead of savings
16 May 2022Taxi drivers are being urged not to risk vehicle safety when it comes to car maintenance as we all continue to feel the pinch.
The call comes as the cost of living continues to rise and soaring fuel prices mean it costs more to keep taxis on the road.
Lessons on how to drive an Electric Vehicles
13 May 2022As 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
10 May 2022Switching 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
6 May 2022The 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.