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…
Searching for the best deal? Almost 12 months ago, the taxi community was rocked by the collapse of an insurer, affecting thousands of taxi drivers across the UK. ChoiceQuote stepped in to help those affected at the time by offering alternative cover with leading companies. Using our experience dating back to 1995 and relationships with Read the full article…
ChoiceQuote is celebrating having been Highly Commended at the UK Customer Service Excellence Awards. The company has picked up commendations for the Best Customer Engagement and Best Use of Customer Feedback categories at the UK Customer Service Excellence Awards which took place at a prestigious ceremony at Cafe de Paris in London on Wednesday 10th Read the full article…
ChoiceQuote is pleased to announce that we’re attending the Licensed Private Hire Car Association (LPHCA) National Forum on Thursday 11th April at The Point, Emirates Old Trafford Stadium, Manchester. This is the first LHPCA National Forum, bringing together taxi operators, drivers and local authorities from across the country to discuss issues affecting the private hire Read the full article…
The Government is considering bringing in tighter security checks for taxi and private hire cab drivers around the country. The move is intended to help protect vulnerable passengers and keep those using taxis and minicabs safe, but what impact will it have on you as a taxi driver? The Department for Transport (DfT) has launched Read the full article…
