Electric vehicle charging point in Central London.

Taxi drivers given longer to keep EVs

Mid Sussex District Council has backed calls to increase the 10-year age limit of vehicles in a bid to help taxi and PHV drivers with ongoing cost-of-living pressures.

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Should you rent or buy your taxi or PHV?

Choosing the right ownership model is a key decision for every taxi and PHV driver.

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7 things every new taxi driver should know before hitting the road

As industry experts who have been serving the taxi industry for over fifty years, we’re here to help you understand the basics.

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How EV mandate changes affect different sectors

Changes to vehicle markets have a major impact on professionals who drive for a living.

How taxi drivers can build a regular customer base

It’s great to have the occasional lucrative special trip, but drivers rely on loyal, regular, local customers who appreciate friendly and reliable service.

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Taxi, private hire and chauffeur driving: what sets them apart

Thinking about a career driving passengers for a living? Whatever direction you choose, it helps to know exactly what you’re getting into.

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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.