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Is It Worth Investing In A New Private Hire Vehicle?

If you own a private hire business then it is quite possible that you will transport a number of high net worth clients around the locality and further afield Whether it be to take them and their families to a … Continue reading

Cost Of Car Insurance Continues To Increase

Taxi drivers have gone through a difficult period over the last couple of years during the pandemic as have many other businesses. So, an increase in their business expenditure is something that they could well do without. One of the … Continue reading

Why Might It Be Worth “ Going That Extra Mile” For Your Passengers

Many people are facing tough financial times here in the UK at the moment including taxi drivers. With rising gas and electric prices, increased council tax bills, a rise in National Insurance contributions, higher interest rates meaning mortgage repayments have … Continue reading

London Taxi Drivers Transport Ukrainian Refugees From Poland

You will no doubt be aware of what is happening in Ukraine resulting in many people from that country fleeing their homeland. Some of those refugees have ended up in Poland. Well, a taxi driver from London by the name … Continue reading

Rising Fuel Costs – What Can You Do?

Possibly the largest business expense a taxi driver has is the cost of fuel whether that be petrol or diesel. So what can you do to help mitigate such expenditure? Well, unfortunately, what you are not able to do is … Continue reading

Is Now A Good Time To Become A Taxi Driver?

Like a lot of businesses here in the UK, taxi firms have struggled significantly during the pandemic. Many taxi businesses have ceased to operate or cut back their operation as they have had fewer customers to transport. For instance, the … Continue reading

Should Taxi Fares Increase?

Taxi drivers have been faced with increasing petrol/diesel costs in recent months with this being a major expenditure for such businesses. Also, the taxi sector has suffered significantly during the pandemic due to a huge drop in income with many … Continue reading

Ways to Help Keep Your Taxi And You Safe

Unfortunately, vehicle theft happens on a daily basis but if your taxi is stolen then, potentially, it has a bigger impact on your financial situation than if your family car is stolen. This is because you are dependent on the … Continue reading

Car Insurance Premiums Rise In Q4 2021

Taxi drivers may be interested to read that, according to the MoneySuperMarket.com Car Insurance UK Price Index, the average cost of a fully comprehensive car insurance policy rose in the 4th quarter of 2021 when compared with the 3rd quarter … Continue reading

Concern Over Omicron Affecting Taxi Drivers’ Incomes

You are probably aware that Omicron, a variant of COVID-19, is said to be spreading rapidly in the UK as well as a number of other parts of the world. Possibly as a result, many businesses have cancelled their staff … Continue reading