How centralisation of taxi data could impact insurance
A national database of taxi and private-hire details could help take rogue drivers off the road and benefit everyone in the long run.
What you need to know before selling cars from home
This guide explains what to consider when deciding whether selling cars from home is right for you.
Drivers count the cost of conflict and fuel price hikes
The hike in prices at the pumps puts further pressure on professional drivers and transport firms which have to find the most economical way to keep their vehicles on the road.
Busy month as Patons Insurance welcomes new colleagues
Patons Insurance has welcomed six new colleagues to the taxi insurance team in the past month.
How to become a taxi or private hire driver
This guide will take you through what you need to know to get on the road and start earning with confidence.
The insurance cover taxi drivers have been waiting for
To help drivers deal with distraction and frustration from backseat drivers, new protection is being launched next month…
Patons Insurance launches new taxi insurance product with Admiral at the helm
Patons Insurance has embarked on a new course with Admiral Business to support the launch of a new taxi insurance product to the UK market.
Vaping and smoking in cabs – what are the rules?
People who flout the rules face a £50 fixed-penalty notice which increases to a maximum fine of £200 if the case goes to court.
There can be plenty of life left in used EVs
Research by EV battery specialist Generational has revealed surprising results that will be welcomed by fleets.
Trade plates explained: What motor traders need to know
This guide breaks down what you need to know about trade plates in the UK, covering eligibility, costs, and the proper steps for applying and using them correctly.
Honours for taxi drivers who still make a difference
London’s black cab drivers do far more than get people from A to B and have traditionally been held up as an example to the taxi trade worldwide.
Safety first as BMW issues recall over starter motors
Almost 25,000 BMWs have been recalled in the UK following concerns over starter motor defects.