Patons staff enjoy Kiltwalk success to help good cause
Patons Insurance staff battled through the pain to tackle Glasgow’s Kiltwalk and raised more than £1,500 for a mental health crisis centre.
I received a ULEZ fine . . . but my car was in Ukraine at the time
Taxi drivers and thousands of other motorists receive fines and charges for entering congestion and emissions zones.
Taxi drivers back CCTV in cabs despite council U-turn
Taxi drivers must follow regulations regarding every aspect of their business, for their own protection, and for that of their passengers. Installing CCTV inside cabs has always been a contentious issue.
Taxi drivers are still getting mixed messages
The debate about national taxi standards goes on as taxi drivers continue to receive mixed messages from councils. While some councils have frozen fares, others have increased them by up to 30%.
Is monthly Taxi Insurance right for you?
Working as a taxi driver has many advantages, including being your own boss and being flexible about when and where you work. As we all continue to feel the pinch with the high cost of living, some taxi drivers might consider monthly policies as they try to make ends meet.
Women’s fears about getting into a taxi after night out
Taxi drivers have to go through demanding safety and licensing conditions to earn and maintain their badges. Despite this, many women say they do not feel safe jumping into a cab after a night out.
Be on your best behaviour . . . everything you do is caught on camera
Taxi drivers and other motorists are caught on camera hundreds of times a day as they go about their business and need to be on their best behaviour whenever they are at the wheel.
Kilted colleagues stride out for cause close to their hearts
Patons Insurance staff are donning their kilts to take great strides to help a good cause.
The team of six will be stepping out to brave this month’s Kiltwalk and raise money for Chris’s House mental health crisis centre in Wishaw.
Making sure entire taxi experience is accessible to everyone
For wheelchair users and those with other disabilities, taxis are a lifeline and the difficulties they face go beyond simply being able to book a wheelchair-accessible vehicle.
Why it could be the end of the road for hundreds of cabbies
With taxi drivers struggling to afford vehicles that meet new emissions regulations – and forking out hundreds of pounds to fix damage caused by potholes – it is no surprise that many cabbies in one city have had enough.
Fitting tribute to campaigning cabbie
Taxi drivers are often people who regularly get involved to help make a difference, whether it is campaigning about safer issues in towns and cities, or giving seriously ill children a fantastic day trip out. They also look after each other and form life-long friendships.
Bright ideas are a danger to taxi drivers and other road users
Being blinded by bright headlights is extremely dangerous and is an issue taxi drivers face every night, sometimes with tragic consequences.