Private Hire

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Beginner’s guide to minibus insurance

Insuring your minibus? Our beginner’s guide breaks down what businesses and organisations need to know.

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Vehicle security tips for taxi and private hire drivers

While taxis might appear easy targets, there are steps you can take to keep your cab secure.

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Professional drivers must have the RIGHT insurance in place

For professional drivers, driving uninsured vehicles could not only stop them from earning, but it could also affect their livelihoods in the future.

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A guide to chauffeur insurance in the UK

Do you have questions about how chauffeur insurance works? As a specialist insurance broker, we’re here to help you and provide clear, straightforward answers.

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Taxi drivers and seatbelts – what are the rules?

What are the rules around taxi drivers wearing seatbelts?

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Top apps for taxi and private hire drivers (2026 guide)

This guide breaks down some of the most useful apps for taxi and private hire drivers in the UK.

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Top five cars for PHVs in 2026

Here’s our top five cars for PHVs in 2026!

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MOT checklist for taxi and private-hire drivers

Professional drivers are responsible for ensuring their vehicle is safe and roadworthy at all times.

Main causes of road accidents and how to avoid them

By avoiding what the emergency services call the “fatal five” causes of death on our roads, professional drivers can reduce the risk of being involved in a crash in the first place.

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How centralisation of taxi data could impact insurance

A national database of taxi and private-hire details could help take rogue drivers off the road and benefit everyone in the long run. 

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How to become a taxi or private hire driver

This guide will take you through what you need to know to get on the road and start earning with confidence.

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Vaping and smoking in cabs – what are the rules?

People who flout the rules face a £50 fixed-penalty notice which increases to a maximum fine of £200 if the case goes to court​​​​.