London’s minicabs are going electric. London cab hire firm ClimateCars introduced two Renault Fluence Z.E.s. These are the first electric Fluence models to reach the UK. Before, ClimateCars offered only low carbon or hybrid vehicles as part of its service. “The addition of the fully electric Renault Fluence to ClimateCars fleet marks a crucial step towards… Continue reading »
Feb
25
Jan
24
The Campaign for Better Tyres
The Campaign for Better Tyres, run by the charity Environmental Protection UK, aims to promote awareness about new tyre labelling and more energy efficient, lower noise and safer tyres. The first phase of the campaign was concentrated on the commercial sector, where fleet managers were encouraged to put the use of quality tyres into their… Continue reading »
Jan
20
Taxi Insurance – The History of the Taxi
Before the invention of the car, the practice of vehicles for public hire was in place. In 1640, in Paris, Nicolas Sauvage offered horse-drawn carriages and drivers for hire. In 1635, the Hackney Carriage Act was the first legislation passed that controlled horse-drawn carriages for hire inEngland. On 16 June, 1897 the Daimler Victoria taxi… Continue reading »
Dec
29
Private Hire Insurance
Getting around in parts of Britain, especially London, is becoming increasingly difficult due to the ailing rail network, the overcrowded tube and the clogged-up bus lanes. However, there is one sector that can benefit from all this disappointment with public transport: the taxi and private hire industry. Although both serve the same purpose, taxis and… Continue reading »
