Private Hire

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Keeping cool without risking fines

Throughout the summer, health officials have issued heat warnings, urging people to keep cool and hydrated.

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How to keep your vehicle cool this summer: A guide for professional drivers

We’ve put together some top tips to help you spend less time waiting for your car to cool down and more time earning on the road.

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Summer staycationers are clogging up the roads

The roads seem busier than ever at the moment as millions of families make the most of Britain’s holiday destinations and the good weather.

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Mobile phones at the wheel: Law vs reality

Solicitor Talal Malik is an expert in motoring and licensing laws and offers his advice on how drivers and operators can balance the needs of technology with the rules of the road.

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Mobile phones at the wheel: Operators

Solicitor Talal Malik is an expert in motoring and licensing laws and offers his advice on how drivers and operators can maintain the needs of their business, without breaking the law.

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Mobile phones at the wheel: Taxi drivers

Solicitor Talal Malik is an expert in motoring and licensing laws and offers his advice on how drivers can balance the needs of technology in taxis today, with the rules of the road.

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Essential driving tips every professional chauffeur should know

As a specialist chauffeur insurance broker, we’ve put together some practical tips to help you provide a comfortable and seamless experience every time you get behind the wheel.

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5 summer driving tips for professional drivers

Whether you’re a taxi driver, trucker, or motor trader, here are some simple but effective tips to help you manage the heat while working this summer.

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Understanding the difference between taxis and private hire vehicles

This article breaks down the key distinctions between public and private hire work, including where they work, how they pick up customers, and insurance requirements.

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Minibus maintenance & safety essentials

This essential guide covers the importance of regular minibus servicing, daily vehicle checks, and the steps companies can take to help keep both drivers and passengers safe.  

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Drive towards national taxi and private hire standards moves up a gear

National taxi standards have moved a step closer after new legislation received Royal Assent.

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AI to help get road safety message across

Police are turning to AI in a bid to make roads safer, with hi-tech cameras being used to spot drivers not wearing seatbelts and illegally using mobile phones.