Helping drivers choose the right taxi insurance
Choosing the right insurance is vital for keeping your taxi – your livelihood – on the road.
It is natural that drivers look for the cheapest quote when taking out or renewing their taxi insurance because no one likes paying more than they have to.
The top five best cars to use as private hire taxis
When private hire taxi drivers are looking for their next vehicle, there are several key factors they have to take into account.
As well as taking out private hire taxi insurance, wherever they operate, drivers need to consider that the future of private hire is going to be green. They need to choose something that will help reduce running costs and is better for the environment.
How can I lower my taxi insurance?
We all look to make savings where we can and there are things you can do to reduce your taxi insurance.
But it is worth remembering that cheap taxi insurance doesn’t mean it’s the best policy for you.
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Clean Air Zone delay for Manchester
As the government continues its drive to improve air quality across towns and cities, the brakes have been put on plans for Greater Manchester’s Clean Air Zone after a backlash from road users, including taxi drivers, saying the May 30 deadline was unachievable.
Moving taxi insurance forward
Patons Insurance has again strengthened its team as it looks to the future of taxi insurance.
The taxi insurance broker has appointed Chris Pracy in the newly created role of Head of Marketing, and Mike Atkinson as Finance Manager as part of its aggressive growth plans.
Dashcams are the best for taxi insurance
Fitting dashcams could help taxi drivers run their business successfully, the last thing they need is to divert time and effort into dealing with an insurance claim, especially if they were not at fault.
Having dashcams in a taxi provides real-time video evidence of what happened and will help speed up even a straightforward taxi insurance claim.
Fuel prices steer taxi drivers towards EV’s
For those who drive for a living, soaring fuel costs are a real concern for their business.
In the past 12 months, the price of diesel has gone up by an average 48p a litre and as it continues to rise, taxi drivers who are feeling the pinch are looking to electric vehicles to avoid being priced off the roads.
Management focus on continuing growth
Patons Insurance has been finding the right insurance for taxi drivers for decades.
The family business is now looking to step up another gear and as part of a major growth plan they have appointed Jo Noonan as Operations Director, and Matt Chadwick as Sales Director, establishing an experienced and dedicated management team looking to the future.
How do I become a taxi driver?
After the upheaval and uncertainty of the pandemic, many people are reconsidering their career choices, especially their work-life balance.
People want to spend more time at home with loved ones and leave the rat race and slog of the daily commute.
Teaming up to do the best for our community
Patons are thrilled to announce its partnership with Argyle Satellite Taxis – another business proud to support its community.
Patons treats every client as individuals, each with specific needs and circumstances.
Why is there a shortage of taxi drivers?
As Covid restrictions are lifted, demand for taxis is soaring, but the pandemic has led to a shortage of licensed taxi drivers back on our streets.
And it is not because drivers don’t want to get behind the wheel again.