Financial help to replace Newcastle’s most-polluting taxis
Like several other cities, Newcastle has introduced a Clean Air Zone to cut pollution – and is offering financial assistance to help taxi drivers meet the cost of replacing older, more polluting vehicles.
The Clean Air Zone was introduced on January 30 to help to improve air quality by reducing the number of high-polluting vehicles on the roads both within the zone and in the surrounding areas.
What do you think of plans for national taxi legislation?
Safety is key to the taxi fleet and there are rules in place to make sure taxi drivers are fit and proper people to pick up fares, as well as checks to ensure their vehicles are safe to carry passengers.
Whether it is a black cab or private hire vehicle, all drivers must comply in order to work in the fleet, and they must be licensed with their local authority.
Flying taxis ready for virtual take off at Paris Air Show
Flying 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).
Top five taxi insurance myths
Taxi drivers hear all sorts of stories about savings and pitfalls when purchasing Taxi Insurance and there’s varying degrees of truth behind them.
As with anyone who earns their living on the road, having the right insurance is not only vital to protect their business, it is also a legal requirement.
Taxi drivers could take over from James Bond
Move over 007 because MI6 is turning to the real professionals – taxi drivers – to carry out special assignments across the capital. But you won’t need a Licence to Kill – a green or yellow taxi badge will get you in.
After decades of watching Britain’s most famous spy tear through the streets of the capital during high-speed chases and explosive shoot outs, it turns out that London’s black cabbies are the best qualified to get behind the wheel of secret service vehicles.
Customer service superstar Shana shines with distinctions
Taxi insurance might not be the first career choice for most teenagers leaving school, but young apprentice Shana Ahmed wanted hands-on experience as she earned her qualifications and is now celebrating after passing with flying colours.
The 19-year-old customer service assistant from Liverpool joined Patons 18 months ago to begin her level two customer service apprenticeship and earned distinctions in all three sections.
Has your taxi been victim to a hit-and-run?
Drivers who hit other vehicles and flee without reporting the damage cause huge inconvenience and expense to their innocent victims, especially if they are taxi drivers who rely on their cars to earn a living.
Damage to any vehicle is expensive to repair and being off the road causes huge disruption because it can affect livelihoods and lead to increased premiums if a claim is made.
Choosing the right level of taxi cover
Every taxi business is different which is why an insurance broker can help drivers find the right taxi insurance for their specific needs.
Buying a taxi is a huge investment, so having the right insurance in place is vital to protect the driver in the event of a claim and to get the vehicle back on the road after an accident.
How to make your taxi stand out from the crowd
When we think of taxis, the first thing that comes to mind is usually a black cab or private hire vehicle. But what passes as a standard taxi varies depending where you are in the world.
We have recently seen some interesting articles which got us wondering what’s the wackiest taxi you’ve ever seen?
What taxi would you trust to look after your pet?
We have always been a nation of animal lovers so it should come as no surprise that there are taxi services dedicated to transporting our pets.
Whether it is a licenced breeder or an owner who can no longer look after a beloved pet, finding loving homes for them isn’t always easy.
Separating fact and fiction of what you can and can’t do driving a taxi
We all know that using a mobile phone while driving a taxi is illegal, but what about eating a snack, wearing Ugg boots, or having fluffy dice hanging from the mirror?
Will sipping tea or coffee, or driving at night with the interior light on earn a taxi driver points on their licence?
London’s taxi fleet has hopefully turned a corner
Soaring costs and frozen pay have caused real problems for taxi drivers in London, forcing some to find other ways to make a living, while those who stay struggle to recover with the effects of the pandemic and cost-of-living crisis.
Covid-19 restrictions had a huge impact on London’s black taxi drivers who missed out on the millions of tourists and visitors they would normally transport around the capital.