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Flying taxis could break records at Olympics
14 August 2023As the world’s elite athletes focus on next summer’s Olympic Games in Paris, flying taxis are also preparing to make history.
Aviation start-up Volocopter is aiming to have its two-seater electric aircraft carrying passengers around Paris – which would make it the first service in Europe to use an electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft.
What gadgets can taxi drivers not do without?
28 June 2023Taxi drivers spend most of their time in their cars which must be able to do everything they need to earn a living.
As technology improves, there are more gadgets and features to make life on the road easier and more enjoyable. So, what could you not do without in your next taxi or private hire vehicle?
Flying taxis ready for virtual take off at Paris Air Show
19 June 2023Flying cars have always been part of science fiction, but now they could be just around the corner, offering a new dimension to the taxi fleet.
On Monday, guests at the Paris Air Show will be treated to a virtual flight of Eve Air Mobility’s electric vertical take-off and landing vehicle (eVTOL).
Free app launches in London
15 May 2023A free taxi-hailing app has been launched in London to help good causes as ride-hailing apps battle it out to get the capital’s cabbies to join their platforms.
The move comes as Uber expands its global operations and revealed plans to add all licenced taxis on to its platform by 2025 – something many drivers in the UK’s capital want to resist.
Indestructible tyres could roll on forever
1 April 2023A scientist has made a discovery that could keep the wheels of a car turning forever – saving taxi drivers a fortune in maintenance.
Taxi drivers work hard to maintain their vehicles so that passengers enjoy a comfortable and safe ride. But rising prices have put a squeeze on their incomes as they continue to pay for maintenance and repairs, as well as fuel and other rising running costs.
Does recall put the brakes on autonomous taxis?
17 March 2023As trials continue to pave the way for driverless taxis, one manufacturer is recalling hundreds of thousands of vehicles following concerns about its driver-assistance software.
Pilot schemes for autonomous taxis have been carried out on public streets in a variety of major cities which have raised concerns.