News

How taxi drivers can help save lives on Liverpool’s streets

Taxi drivers in Liverpool are helping save lives by carrying emergency bandages.

 fuel pumps at a petrol station

How distant conflicts squeeze taxi drivers’ income

Whenever there are conflicts involving oil-producing countries, the most obvious results are seen at the petrol pumps, immediately squeezing the finances of taxi drivers and others who drive for a living.

 Delta taxi and uber crossing paths at the Albert Dock in Liverpool. Taxi licensing fees in Liverpool are set to rise for the first time in 15 years.

Liverpool licensing fees increase as taxi trade consultation continues

The cost of driving a taxi in Liverpool will increase from tomorrow for the first time in almost 15 years.

 Image of a fleet of Toyota Prius IV cars lined up in a car park. The image is overlayed with a transparent blue colour, with text on top that reads: 'What are the benefits of fleet insurance?' underneath the Patons Insurance logo

What are the benefits of Fleet Insurance?

This article explores the benefits of taking out Fleet Insurance for your business.

 e scooters parked on the pavement next to a busy road

Why taxi drivers are facing more trouble on two wheels

E-scooters are becoming more common on our roads – but even the legal ones are causing trouble for professionals such as taxi drivers.

 Edinburgh skyline featuring landmarks, including Balmoral Hotel clock tower

Private-hire drivers join cabbies’ call for cap on PHVs in Edinburgh

More than 1,500 people have signed a petition to cap the number of private-hire vehicles in Edinburgh — including private-hire drivers.

 Why taxi insurance premiums are rising in the uk

Why Taxi Insurance premiums are rising in the UK

There are several factors that have pushed up the price of taxi insurance in recent years.

 A green zero emission electric vehicle with Royal Mail branding parked in a city street in London, UK.

Royal Mail’s electric vans help to deliver greener service

Major UK businesses are continuing to make large-scale switches to EVs, with thousands of electric vans expected to be delivered in the next year.

New taxi business celebrates ‘fantastic’ first year

Tap A Taxi was launched in Carlisle in May, 2024, and has now has 18,000 members and 40 drivers.

 private hire vehicle with uber sticker on door

Should there be a limit on private hire driver numbers?

Union bosses want to limit the number of private hire badges issued in London so that drivers can make a decent living.

 Autonomous driverless aerial vehicle takeoff on building rooftop, 3d render

Flying taxis take their marks to make history at Olympics

The race to be the first to introduce flying taxis at the Olympics is hotting up with LA in the running for the 2028 Games.

 Uber and Lyft stickers displayed in a private hire vehicle

Lyft moves into Europe to challenge Uber’s dominance

The San Francisco-based tech company has confirmed that it has bought the Freenow ride-hailing business from BMW and Merecedes for £146 million.