Historic cab shelters are still a hub for modern taxi drivers
Taxi drivers have seen it all, and so have historic taxi shelters which began life as a refuge for drivers to tie up their horses and carts.
The benefits of becoming a Partner with Patons
As a taxi insurance broker, Patons Insurance does more than find good deals for customers.
We provide a personal service and support customers with taking out the right policy for their needs.
When in Rome . . . don’t bother trying to get a taxi!
Anyone who has failed to hail a cab in the Italian capital is not alone – they are among 1.3 million passengers a month who don’t have any joy either.
Town’s taxi drivers are right to put their own safety first
Violent and abusive customers are stopping taxi drivers working late shifts and it is affecting a town centre’s economy.
Taxi app to improve safety of cabs and PHVs
Keeping taxis and PHVs in good condition reduces the likelihood of damage and injury, as well as keeping vehicles on the road longer.
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.