If you are a taxi driver then the make and model of vehicle you choose to drive around in is often your personal choice. However, you may have to choose a car with a particular colour.

If you go on the Internet and type in something like “best car for a taxi driver” then you will see numerous websites mentioning a variety of makes and models of cars. For instance, the Toyota Prius is mentioned due to its fuel efficiency and emissions and a good all rounder is claimed to be the Skoda Superb. A Skoda Octavia is said to be reliable.

It really is down to personal choice when it comes to selecting the make and model of vehicle you prefer to use for your taxi business. Obviously, for many taxi drivers, cost is an important factor. If you can afford to buy a new taxi then that is good as it will hopefully come with a lengthy warranty period. However, there are no doubt a large number of taxi drivers, especially in the current economic climate, who just cannot stretch their budget towards the cost of a brand new taxi and may have to settle for a second-hand one.

If you focus your business on dropping off passengers who are going to a restaurant, night club or theatre and then picking them up again then it is quite possible that a family sized salon will be perfect/ However, if you intend to get heavily involved in airport transfers, then you may wish to consider a vehicle with more luggage space such as a family estate car or perhaps a people carrier.

There really is so much choice out there these days. So, take your time and do your research before committing to purchase a suitable vehicle to undertake your taxi or private hire business.

Having decided which make and model of car to buy for your taxi business, you will need suitable taxi insurance. In that respect, why not get in touch with us at your earliest convenience to obtain a no-obligation, competitive quote as we provide access to an extensive panel of specialist insurers.