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Shaun Williamson for iCabbi's Love Local Taxi and Private Hire campaign

Campaign drives support for local taxi companies across the UK

iCabbi has launched the Love Local Taxi & Private Hire campaign to remind passengers about the importance of supporting their local operators.

Two black cabs decorated with balloons for the Liverpool Taxi Outing 2025.

How taxi drivers continue to make a difference in the community

On Wednesday, Liverpool Taxi Drivers Children in Care Outing completed its 41st trip, with youngsters enjoying a fantastic day at Southport’s Adventure Coast theme park.

Taxi drivers adapting to the rise in booking apps

How independent drivers are adapting to competition

Telephone bookings and cash fares has been replaced by digital-first systems. This means independent taxi drivers have had to adapt their business models.

UBER Car in an English city centre. The decision has been made to extend the trial of allowing Cash Payments for UBER trips

Why cash could still be king for taxi drivers

UBER’s cash payment option has been extended to all UK cities, except London, where it is under review.

EV car charging in a car park

Why taxi drivers face more twists and turns on road to greener motoring

One day, every vehicle on British roads will be an EV. Until then, the reality for most taxi drivers and others who drive for a living is that they face a compromise.

Manchester airport drop-off terminal three

Why airport drop-off fees drive cabbies mad

Taxi drivers and other motorists feel they are being taken advantage of with pick-up and drop-off charges at airports.

There’s more than one way for fleets to go green

Vehicle manufacturers are limited when it comes to producing greener cars, vans and lorries, but owners have much more choice to make their fleets green.

Electric Ford Vehicle

UK speeds up robotaxi arrivals – are we ready?

Self-driving robotaxis and buses will allowed to navigate their own way through the streets of London after successful supervised trials.

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.