Has your taxi been victim to a hit-and-run?
Drivers who hit other vehicles and flee without reporting the damage cause huge inconvenience and expense to their innocent victims, especially if they are taxi drivers who rely on their cars to earn a living.
Damage to any vehicle is expensive to repair and being off the road causes huge disruption because it can affect livelihoods and lead to increased premiums if a claim is made.
Choosing the right level of taxi cover
Every taxi business is different which is why an insurance broker can help drivers find the right taxi insurance for their specific needs.
Buying a taxi is a huge investment, so having the right insurance in place is vital to protect the driver in the event of a claim and to get the vehicle back on the road after an accident.
Convictions and claims won’t put the brakes on taxi insurance deals
Taxi drivers pay higher taxi insurance premiums because of the amount of time they spend on the road, so it is no surprise that they could face even greater costs after a claim or conviction.
But this does not mean the end of the road for good deals on their taxi insurance – as long as they are honest with their taxi insurer and taxi insurance broker, when it comes to taking out or renewing their policy.
Patons Insurance gives private hire taxi driver peace of mind.
Private hire taxi driver Raymond Woods has been a Patons Insurance customer for several years and is pleased with the service he receives.
He has been a private hire driver for 10 years and knows how important having the right insurance is to protect himself and his business.
Honest taxi driver’s reward for returning cash
Taxi drivers find all sorts of things in their cabs, from wallets, purses and mobile phones, to keys, jewellery and children’s toys.
Reuniting owners with their lost property isn’t always easy, especially if a taxi driver has had a busy shift and there have been several fares in and out of their cab.
Taxi insurance broker receives Platinum Trusted Service Award
Taxi insurance specialist Patons has been recognised for winning a coveted customer service award for the third time.
The Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award is an independent seal of excellence, which recognises businesses that consistently deliver a world-class customer experience.
Why Taxi Drivers Are Flocking To Price Comparison Websites!
According to the office of national statistics, there are approximately 330,000 taxi drivers in the UK – so it is no surprise they are all flocking to price comparison websites to save money on their taxi insurance!
Just like most things in the UK, the taxi insurance market is changing.
Growing taxi insurance services with new additions
Patons Insurance is continuing its mission to help the taxi-driving community by making sure drivers receive the best-quality services and highest levels of support.
As part of that drive, the family-run taxi insurance broker has made key appointments this year to strengthen the company.
How the Pandemic changed the Taxi Industry
The pandemic put the brakes on the taxi industry and many others as lockdown and social-distancing measures continued for almost two years.
We recently shared that more people are now getting back behind the wheel of a taxi or are starting out their career as taxi drivers. And, as numbers continue to climb, interesting trends and changes have occurred which could shape the future the taxi trade.
Ride sharing’s impact on taxi drivers
Taxi drivers play an important role in our communities and for more than 100 years have been a convenient, reliable and safe way for people to get around.
Passengers would regularly use the same private hire taxi firms and knew where to hail a black cab if they arrived at a train or bus station or other public venue.
Journalist’s Rollercoaster white-knuckle ride in a driverless taxi
Some people see driverless taxis as the future, while to others, they are nothing more than a hi-tech gimmick. But ultimately, it is the passengers who will decide their fate as they have to feel safe and comfortable using the hi-tech taxi.
Whether or not the novelty wears off, there has been plenty of investment into autonomous vehicles and driverless taxis are currently being trialled in America.
Why have taxi insurance premiums gone up?
We are all feeling the pinch as the cost-of-living crisis makes things more expensive for everyone, so as taxi drivers continue to operate safely on the roads, they understandably want to know why their premiums are going up for their taxi insurance.
While a clean licence and claims-free motoring help keep taxi insurance premiums low, some of the factors that affect the price are beyond the control of drivers and insurers.