Latest analysis of government figures by Kwik Fit revealed that, in 2018, more than 73,500 drivers in England and Wales were taken to court for having a vehicle which does not meet legal insurance requirements. Despite the fact that drivers committing this offence will first receive a fixed penalty notice of £100, the average fine Continue Reading…
Taxi ride-hailing app FREE NOW have faced the wrath of UK taxi drivers after increasing commission fees on all jobs. Since the 1st August 2019, FREE NOW (previously known as mytaxi) has increased its commission in London to 15%. Announced by email to all FREE NOW registered drivers, the business stated that the surge is Continue Reading…
Plan Insurance Brokers can now offer Black Cab Courier insurance, allowing drivers to use their Knowledge of London to dispatch parcels around the capital, while also carrying out their normal driving duties as professional taxi drivers. In partnership with Envoy, this new exclusive policy allows our black cab clients to dispatch parcels and packages in Continue Reading…
4 London cabbies and friends – known as “The Nifty Nine” – will come together for charity and cycle to Paris and back in 7 days! The Nifty Nine are 9 long time friends from a variety of employment backgrounds, including 4 London cabbies, a policeman, an electrician, a recruitment consultant & a golf player Continue Reading…
Plan Insurance Brokers are proud to partner with Samsara, a leading tech company in innovative dash cam solutions. What are Samsara Dash Cams? By joining AI-powered harsh event detection, real-time coaching tools and easy-to-share video, Samsara Dash Cams reduce the rate of accidents by 50% and decrease lower collision-related claims by up to 60%. Samsara Continue Reading…
Since its launch in 2018, LEVC has been the market leaders for all things electric taxi related on the streets of London. Fast forward to 2019, and now the Nissan Dynamo electric taxi, dubbed “The Worlds First 100% Electric Black Cab” will make its introduction, attempting to prove the credentials needed to make a dent Continue Reading…
Heathrow Airport have announced a ‘1 in, 1 out’ policy for new drivers requesting access tags to the airport’s ranks. In a letter circulated to cabbies across the UK, the team at Heathrow Taxi Management made a statement regarding the need to impose a 1 in 1 out policy for the Heathrow taxi feeder park Continue Reading…
Drivers found not wearing a seat belt could face points on their licence as well as fines under new plans from the Department for Transport (DfT). At present, motorists in England, Scotland and Wales who fail to wear a seatbelt receive a £100 fine, but this can be escalated to £500 if the case goes Continue Reading…
The London Electric Vehicle Company (LEVC), previously known as the London Taxi Company, is launching a new urban delivery hybrid van based on the same technology as their new electric Taxi. The new LEVC LCV (Light Commercial Vehicle) offers an all-electric range of 80 miles, and a total range of 377 miles thanks to its Continue Reading…
Westminster City Council has called for the UK government to authorise local authorities to fine drivers that leave their engines idling. These appeals from Westminster come during a period where the government weighs up proposals to give local councils more control to reduce pollution. At present, all local authorities must give an initial warning and Continue Reading…
