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Taxi Insurance: A guide to keeping costs down

As a private hire taxi driver, vehicle insurance is one of your biggest expenses. With rising costs, it’s no surprise that many drivers are looking for ways to get a cheaper taxi insurance quote.

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Where to Pick Up Passengers Christmas 2024

If you’re a new Uber or private hire taxi driver, knowing the best spots to pick up passengers can be difficult. Competition is tough, and missing out on opportunities can make the difference between ...

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How to Sign up for Uber UK (2025)

Are you thinking about becoming an Uber driver? Driving for private hire passengers is a tempting alternative to a regular 9 to 5.

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Spooky Superstitions Every Driver Should Know

Private hire and delivery drivers spend so much time on the road that strange things are bound to happen! With so many hours driven, especially at night, you could be more susceptible to spooky feelin...

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Where are the UK’s Most Haunted Roads?

Have you ever been driving alone at night, and something catches your eye? You look, but it's gone. Could it have been a ghost? If you were on one of the UK's most haunted roads, maybe it was!

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Staying Spotless: 6 Essentials to Keep Your Car Clean and Tidy

A quick Google search shows one of the biggest complaints from private hire passengers is dirty and untidy cars. We’ve all been in the backseat, kicking rubbish under the seat wishing we walked instea...

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New survey reveals POTHOLES are UK driver’s number ONE problem

Potholes are fast becoming a major headache for UK drivers, especially for rideshare drivers spending a lot of time on the road. Recent data from the Royal Automobile Club (RAC) shows that potholes ha...

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New TfL Regulations for Private Hire Drivers – are you compliant?

From July 1, 2024, Transport for London (TfL) rolled out new regulations to boost safety, compliance, and service quality for taxis and private hire vehicles (PHVs).

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Uber Launches in 3 Major UK Cities – July 2024

Uber, the popular ride-sharing service, continues to forge ahead in the UK private hire industry. Uber began operating in the UK in 2012. They now have over 100,000 drivers in the UK, serving 5 millio...

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