Winter is a difficult time of year for drivers, especially those who work for a living and spend the most time on the road. Taxi drivers, couriers and hauliers will find themselves on the road at all hours during what is inevitably a busy time for everyone who is a professional driver. Dark nights and Read the full article…
A profession that often isn’t mentioned among the so-called ‘unsung Christmas heroes’ is taxi drivers, who often find themselves extremely busy during the festive season. But how do taxi drivers prepare for Christmas and New Year? We’ve listed a few tips to help you through the cold days and nights. A time to earn more Read the full article…
Telematics – more commonly known as a ‘black box’ – are often linked with young or inexperienced drivers, and are seen by some people as ‘spying devices,’ reporting on your speed and location to your insurer. However, modern telematics can be very useful in proving who is at fault when an accident happens, where and Read the full article…
Whether you’ve been driving a taxi for years or have just started out, your personal safety is important. Advice on staying safe is often aimed at taxi passengers – but as a driver, there are risks of working alone that you may be aware of or may not have thought much about. Here are some Read the full article…
We explore the history of the taxi trade and uncover interesting facts which may test your knowledge about the taxi profession. When was the taxi first invented? If you are clued up on your taxi knowledge, this name may resonate with you. Gottlieb Daimler built the word’s first taxi in 1897 – the Daimler Victoria Read the full article…
We’ve put together some of the most commonly asked taxi insurance questions, answering with some quick and easy advice for you to follow. Taxi drivers want to know about no-claims bonus, how to budget to keep the costs of payment affordable, and which drivers can be covered on their policy, amongst other things. Here are Read the full article…
There are an estimated 285,400 licenced taxis and private hire vehicles on the country’s roads and government figures show the number is on the up. If you are thinking of joining their ranks one of the first decisions you’ll need to make is whether to buy a new or a used vehicle. What are the Read the full article…
We delve into the world of electric hybrids and taxis to see what society are doing to introduce them onto our roads. With society’s focus on building more of an economically friendly environment, more of us are now purchasing electric cars in a bid to reduce fuel emissions, and that also goes for electric taxis. Read the full article…
Do you feel a little lost with insurance? We understand that the world of insurance can be confusing to the everyday consumer and we, at Choicequote want to make this journey as smooth as possible ensuring you fully understand the type of cover you decide to purchase. We will be attending the PHTM Taxi Exhibition Read the full article…
Last year, ChoiceQuote reported on issues with the infrastructure in place for electric vehicles. With April car sales reportedly down 4.1%, there is concern that the government isn’t doing enough right now to support electric and hybrid vehicle sales. Figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show the second lowest volume Read the full article…
