How do I start a private-hire taxi business?
Whether you are new to taxi driving or are an experienced driver who wants to take the next step, there are some key points to setting up a private-hire taxi business.
It can seem complicated at first, but the most important thing to remember is that it is a business in a regulated industry and it has to be run properly.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Which famous faces have you had in your taxi?
Taxi drivers have seen it all – the good, the bad and the ugly.
But picking up a celebrity fare always makes a shift memorable. And it is even more enjoyable if the famous face is friendly, chatty – and might even have a selfie taken with the driver.
Taxi Drivers effected by new mobile use laws
Taxi drivers will be effected by new laws being introduced next month to reduce distractions on the road make it illegal to use virtually all tech devices while driving.
Under the new regulations which come into force on March 25, anyone caught using mobile phones, tablets, smart watches, PDAs or any other communication devices, will face a £200 fine and 6 points on their licence.
Clean Air Zones affect taxi drivers in the UK
Clean air zones are being rolled out in towns, cities and regions in a bid to cut pollution. But the drive to keep more-polluting vehicles off the roads could hit taxi drivers in the pocket.
Drivers are being faced with the choice of passing on to customers the daily charge for each Clean Air Zone (CAZ) they enter, or switching to cleaner, greener vehicles which are exempt from CAZ charges.
Broking Success: Driving Forward
Patons Insurance managing director Darren Roberts tells Insurance Age why the broker got into the taxi insurance sector and how it’s coped with the pandemic.