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Where are the Riders UK – 2022 Festive Special 🎅🏻

Festive lights have been switched on in towns and cities up and down the country, and Christmas markets have sprung up once again. The outlook looks like Uber private hire drivers are set for a bumper festive period this December. To make the most of a potentially busy festive season, it helps to know the […]
Where to Catch the Best Festive Lights in 2022 🎄

We know that a night shift in the dark and cold can drag. Luckily the Holiday season is in full swing, and those chilly December nights just got more sparkly! We’ve rounded up a list of where to catch the very best festive light displays from around the country, including some family destinations to share […]
New York City – The Best Festive Film Spots 🎄🎬

Every Christmas, thousands of tourists flock to New York City to take in the sites and scenes from their favorite holiday movies. We’ve listed some of the most iconic locations from popular movies, so you can help your passengers relive their favorite moments! Home Alone 2: Lost in New York From Laguardia Airport, Queensboro Bridge, […]
NY – Cab Decoration Ideas 🌲

If you’ve ever thought about adding some sparkle to your cab, now’s the time to do it! It’s fairy lights and tinsel galore out there, and we’re here to help you with some festive inspiration! Read on to see some fabulous decorations from fellow drivers! The Basics We’re talking tinsel around the headrests, a festive […]
Autumn 2022 Budget: Impact on New Vehicles & EVs 🚗

As part of the Autumn 2022 budget, Jeremy Hunt announces changes to vehicle tax rules, meaning EV’s are taxable from 2025. How will this impact you and how much more will EV drivers have to pay? Amongst a raft of measures, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced that EV vehicles registered after April 2025 would be subject […]
Courier Drivers – Navigating the Christmas Rush 🎁

The period between Black Friday and Christmas is always the busiest time of the year for courier drivers. This year is looking no different, with the added pressure of Royal Mail strike action set to impact drivers. Not everyone has a sleigh pulled by reindeer with limitless parcel capacity! 🎅🏻 With that in mind, here’s […]
Thanksgiving 2022 – What to Expect 🦃

First off, Happy Thanksgiving! According to Ride Share Guy, during Thanksgiving 2021 drivers reported that the holidays were less busy in cities and livelier in smaller towns and villages. With so many potential passengers going home for the holidays, demand decreases in bigger areas. So how can you ride out the holidays and still make […]
10 Must-Haves for Private Hire Drivers This Winter ❄️

Winter is here. Suddenly we’re debating putting the heating on, searching our wardrobe for woolly jumpers and curling up in thick blankets. As we go into the colder months, it’s more important than ever to stay prepared when driving. We’ve gathered a list of must-haves for the coldest season so you and your passengers don’t get […]
UK Ahead in Courier Tech Innovation 📦

A new study has found the UK ranks well above other European countries when it comes to road innovation. What does this mean? Put simply, it means the UK currently has laws and legislation in place to welcome more automated courier delivery services, including drones. Additionally, it’s estimated that the UK will implement a “drone […]

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