Taxi Fleet Insurance

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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.

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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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The very real cost of fake AI insurance claims

While the benefits of AI are being seen around the world daily, some of its more sinister uses could lead to everyone paying more for insurance.

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Things fleet managers need to be addressing now

Being prepared is one of the most important attributes for a fleet manager. It’s being prepared for what’s around the corner, as well as further down the road.

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Helping fleets cut work-related crashes

Research by the Health and Safety Executive revealed 20 fatalities and 250 serious injuries a week involve work-related driving.

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Successfully managing your taxi fleet in 2026: A guide for operators

Running a taxi fleet means juggling multiple responsibilities, but with the right strategies in place, you can build a successful business.

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Taxi fleet insurance: a comprehensive guide for operators

Taxi fleet operators need to know every aspect of their business and ensure that everything it does complies with taxi industry regulations.

Practical ways fleets can reduce taxi insurance spend

We often hear advice about how taxi drivers can reduce their taxi insurance premiums, but when it comes to taxi fleet insurance, a different approach is needed to make savings.

Who is covered by a taxi fleet insurance policy?

Taxi insurance regulations clearly distinguish between different types of taxi businesses being operated, with public hire insurance needed for black cabs and private hire insurance for PHVs. For a self-employed driver who runs their own car, the differences are straightforward, and each driver must ensure their own vehicle is covered for the type of taxi

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“Electric vehicles are incredible” says taxi firm founder

The founder of an Isle of Wight taxi firm is so hooked on electric vehicles that he will never buy a petrol or diesel car again.

Kevin Barton, CEO of We Go Local Solutions LTD and Go Taxi, used his tech background to help create sustainable businesses on the popular holiday island which enjoys a bustling hospitality and entertainment sector.

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Taxi Base Insurance: What do you need to know?

Although you must have taxi insurance to operate legally in the UK, there are other types of insurance needed to run a taxi business.

And, typically, the bigger the operation, the more cover is needed to protect staff, passengers and the entire operation.

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Patons wants to support taxi base owners as Government unlikely to meet EV charging target

Taxi drivers need one thing to make the switch to EV – to be sure that it will do at least what their current petrol or diesel cab will do. Anything less isn’t worth bothering with.

In simple terms, they want something with a decent range and can charge up whenever they need to so they can be on their way again in a matter of minutes.