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Taxi Base Insurance: What do you need to know?
18 September 2023Although 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.
Taxi drivers, passengers and venues are losing out to cancel culture
15 September 2023Cancelled cabs cause frustration and inconvenience all round and taxi drivers are among those looking for a solution.
The problem is largely the result of improved technology and booking apps which let drivers and passengers know exactly how far away they are from each other.
Taxi Insurance: The Levels of Cover Available
8 September 2023Whether it is a holiday, wedding or heading home after a night out, people turn to taxi drivers to get them to and from events and venues safely.
Taxi drivers are the most versatile professionals on the road, never knowing where the next fare will take them.
Insurance tips for taxi drivers amid rising costs
6 September 2023As the cost of living continues to increase, there are steps taxi drivers can take to reduce their taxi insurance premiums.
The rising cost of domestic car insurance made headlines recently after the Association of British Insurers revealed that soaring repair costs pushed the average vehicle premium to £511 – 21% higher than this time last year.
5 simple hacks to extend the range of EV taxis
25 August 2023Range is everything when it comes to EVs and is a big issue for taxi drivers every day – will they be able to take a fare wherever they want to go and what happens if they need to charge on the way?
These problems will disappear as battery technology improves and electric vehicles will be able to travel further on a single charge, which is good news for people who earn their living on the road.
The impact of ride-hailing apps on insurance
22 August 2023As technology and innovation continue to drive the taxi industry forward, drivers and fleet owners need to make sure they have the right taxi insurance in place for the work they do.
The traditional industry model was black cabs or Hackney carriages, which required public hire insurance, and private hire vehicles or minicabs, which needed private hire insurance.