Taxi drivers and seatbelts – what are the rules?
What are the rules around taxi drivers wearing seatbelts?
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.
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.
Drivers count the cost of conflict and fuel price hikes
The hike in prices at the pumps puts further pressure on professional drivers and transport firms which have to find the most economical way to keep their vehicles on the road.
Busy month as Patons Insurance welcomes new colleagues
Patons Insurance has welcomed six new colleagues to the taxi insurance team in the past month.
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.
Patons Insurance launches new taxi insurance product with Admiral at the helm
Patons Insurance has embarked on a new course with Admiral Business to support the launch of a new taxi insurance product to the UK market.
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.
A beginner’s guide to UK taxi insurance
This guide breaks down the basics of taxi insurance, including the types of cover available, what affects your premiums, and how to get a quote.
Why is taxi insurance important?
Having taxi insurance is a legal requirement for anyone who operates as a taxi driver or private-hire driver.
Would you put AI in the driving seat of your taxi insurance?
As efficient and time saving as AI can be, concerns have been raised about the accuracy of the overviews it produces.
The hidden costs of taxi driving
Aside from the obvious expenses, such as finding the right vehicle and taxi insurance cover, there are other costs that you may not consider if you’re just starting out.