Winter is a difficult time of year for drivers, especially those who work for a living and spend the most time on the road. Taxi drivers, couriers and hauliers will find themselves on the road at all hours during what is inevitably a busy time for everyone who is a professional driver. Dark nights and Read the full article…
A profession that often isn’t mentioned among the so-called ‘unsung Christmas heroes’ is taxi drivers, who often find themselves extremely busy during the festive season. But how do taxi drivers prepare for Christmas and New Year? We’ve listed a few tips to help you through the cold days and nights. A time to earn more Read the full article…
Telematics – more commonly known as a ‘black box’ – are often linked with young or inexperienced drivers, and are seen by some people as ‘spying devices,’ reporting on your speed and location to your insurer. However, modern telematics can be very useful in proving who is at fault when an accident happens, where and Read the full article…
Whether you’ve been driving a taxi for years or have just started out, your personal safety is important. Advice on staying safe is often aimed at taxi passengers – but as a driver, there are risks of working alone that you may be aware of or may not have thought much about. Here are some Read the full article…
We explore the history of the taxi trade and uncover interesting facts which may test your knowledge about the taxi profession. When was the taxi first invented? If you are clued up on your taxi knowledge, this name may resonate with you. Gottlieb Daimler built the word’s first taxi in 1897 – the Daimler Victoria Read the full article…
There are an estimated 285,400 licenced taxis and private hire vehicles on the country’s roads and government figures show the number is on the up. If you are thinking of joining their ranks one of the first decisions you’ll need to make is whether to buy a new or a used vehicle. What are the Read the full article…
We delve into the world of electric hybrids and taxis to see what society are doing to introduce them onto our roads. With society’s focus on building more of an economically friendly environment, more of us are now purchasing electric cars in a bid to reduce fuel emissions, and that also goes for electric taxis. Read the full article…
Searching for the best deal? Almost 12 months ago, the taxi community was rocked by the collapse of an insurer, affecting thousands of taxi drivers across the UK. ChoiceQuote stepped in to help those affected at the time by offering alternative cover with leading companies. Using our experience dating back to 1995 and relationships with Read the full article…
ChoiceQuote is celebrating having been Highly Commended at the UK Customer Service Excellence Awards. The company has picked up commendations for the Best Customer Engagement and Best Use of Customer Feedback categories at the UK Customer Service Excellence Awards which took place at a prestigious ceremony at Cafe de Paris in London on Wednesday 10th Read the full article…
The Government is considering bringing in tighter security checks for taxi and private hire cab drivers around the country. The move is intended to help protect vulnerable passengers and keep those using taxis and minicabs safe, but what impact will it have on you as a taxi driver? The Department for Transport (DfT) has launched Read the full article…
