Taxi Insurance

Taxi insurance for Uber drivers: Ultimate guide

Here’s what you need to know before insuring your vehicle for Uber.

How to choose the right taxi insurance policy

This article will help you choose the right insurance policy tailored to the needs of your taxi business.

What to Do After an Accident: Taxi Insurance Claims Guide

Making a taxi insurance claim is a process which is made easier when the proper steps are followed.

A fleet of taxis parked along a street in an urban setting during daytime. The taxis have illuminated roof signs that read 'TAXI CONTROLLED TAXI-CAB' in bold red and black lettering with yellow accents.

A major mistake to avoid when renewing taxi fleet insurance

Fleet owners who focus just on how much they can save could cost themselves more in the long run.

A person holding a smartphone displaying the Uber app on the screen, with a dark background and a hand interacting with the device.

Union wants drivers to have more choice over taxi insurance

A union wants private hire drivers in London to be able to choose their own private hire taxi insurance, instead of having to pick from a shortlist provided by Uber.

Bridge damage highlights importance of taxi insurance

No taxi driver likes telling their insurer they’ve had a bump and it’s their fault. The cost of repairs could run into hundreds or thousands of pounds, even for a relatively minor scrape, and could affect their taxi insurance premiums.

Taxi ride on a busy route of Devon town UK

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.

Bus lane, Manchester New Road, Middleton, Manchester.

Should Private Hire Vehicles be allowed to use bus lanes?

As one authority moves towards letting private hire drivers use a bus lane on a busy route, we look at why they aren’t allowed to use them in the first place, and what happens to drivers who ignore the rules.

Wedding Car for hire

Helping ensure every taxi business is a success

As well as being safe drivers, taxi drivers have to be in charge of marketing and public relations, as well as customer services and complaints.

Does Taxi Insurance provide cover for food delivery services?

Taxi insurance can cover drivers who want to increase their income by making food and grocery deliveries as well as carrying passengers.

But, as with all insurance cover, they need to check their policy first.

Taxi drivers get £50 for recommending Patons Insurance to friends and colleagues

We could all do with a bit of extra cash at this time of year, so it’s the perfect opportunity to remind taxi drivers about Patons’ Recommend a Friend scheme, which gives them £50 for every friend who takes out taxi insurance through us. And there’s no limit to the number of friends

What is hire and reward insurance?

Professional drivers need specialist insurance to make sure they and their cargo are covered in the event of a crash. As the cost-of-living crisis continues to bite, many are making the most of their hire and reward insurance to bolster their business by transporting packages as well as passengers.