Public Hire

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.

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.

Councils across the UK are considering raising fares to help taxi drivers with the cost of living.

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.

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

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

What are the rules around taxi drivers wearing seatbelts?

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

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

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.

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

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