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Revealed: Most common ways to fail your first private hire vehicle inspection

According to a recent Freedom of Information (FoI) request, Transport for London (TfL) carried out 36,000 private hire and taxi vehicle inspections between February and September 2025.

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Private Hire

5 Hidden Gems to Visit in Manchester in 2025

As a private hire driver in Manchester, you’ll already be familiar with major passenger hotspots (if not, we put together a handy list of them).

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Driver Guides

Tailgating: What is it, is it illegal and could it affect your insurance?

Picture this: You’re on your way to pick up a passenger, or you already have them with you. Checking your rearview mirror, you notice a vehicle coming up close behind you.

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Private Hire

What is the Electric Car Grant? Save up to £3,750 on EVs

Thinking about making the switch to an electric vehicle (EV) for your private hire or delivery work? The UK government just made it a lot easier on your wallet.

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Private Hire

A Private Hire Driver’s Guide to Manchester Airport

From chaotic drop-off zones to confusing pick-up charges, airport trips can be a headache for even the most experienced driver. Knowing the lay of the land, including the latest fees, is the key to ma...

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Uber

Manchester’s Top Passenger Hotspots: A Guide for Private Hire Drivers

All private hire drivers know that being in the right place, at the right time, makes all the difference to your earnings.

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Drivers

What are the new rules for delivery drivers? Don’t get caught out!

If you’ve been keeping up with delivery news, you may have seen an increased focus on how major delivery apps are verifying their drivers.

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Driver Guides

What is Refer a Friend? An INSUR Guide to Rewards

Hire and reward drivers work hard. Long days on the road, meeting new people all day, battling traffic - the list goes on. And with the cost of living going up, sometimes it can be hard to balance the...

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Driver Guides

How do I make a claim? An INSHUR Guide

When it comes to making a claim, you might be thinking of phone calls, emails, and complicated processes. For delivery drivers who rely on their vehicles for their livelihood, this can be a daunting a...

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