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MoT: Which cars are most likely to fail?
21 September 2023When taxi drivers buy a new vehicle, reliability is one of the key things they look for both for now and in the future.
But it is only when they get an expensive repair bill – on top of taxi insurance and running costs – and have to wait for their vehicle to pass its MoT retest to get it back on the road that they might question their choice of car.
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.
Patons wants to support taxi base owners as Government unlikely to meet EV charging target
11 September 2023Taxi drivers need one thing to make the switch to EV – to be sure that it will do at least what their current petrol or diesel cab will do. Anything less isn’t worth bothering with.
In simple terms, they want something with a decent range and can charge up whenever they need to so they can be on their way again in a matter of minutes.
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.