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Plan Your Budget Now for 2026 Private hire companies, like Uber, are encouraging drivers to switch to electric vehicles (EV) and plug-in hybrid cars to meet clean air goals. This is good for the envir...
December is usually a very busy time for Private Hire taxi drivers. Many people are going to parties, and travellers need rides to and from airports and train stations for Christmas.
Key points: The UK Government has confirmed the 20% VAT on private hire fares, dubbed the "Taxi Tax", will take effect from 2nd January 2026. The cost is expected to be passed directly to customers, m...
This week, autonomous vehicle company Waymo announced plans to bring its driverless taxis to London in 2026. The initial phase will involve safety trials with specialist drivers on board before passen...
All private hire drivers know that being in the right place, at the right time, makes all the difference to your earnings.
Since its launch almost 20 years ago, the Toyota Prius has become an icon of hybrid vehicles. After its introduction, the Prius quickly became the world’s best-selling hybrid vehicle, renowned for its...
If you’re a driver with a family, you’ll know how tough it can be to balance work and home life. The best times to earn - weekends, evenings, and surge periods - are also the hardest when you have kid...
Uber has transformed the way people travel and created a flexible earning opportunity for thousands of drivers across the UK. Whether you're looking for a full-time career or a side hustle, becoming a...
Are you thinking about becoming an Uber driver? Driving for private hire passengers is a tempting alternative to a regular 9 to 5.
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).
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...