Since September 30th, Uber is no longer licensed by Transport for London (TfL). However, the private hire app may legally continue to operate until all appeal processes against the regulator’s decision not to renew its licence have been exhausted. When announcing on September 22nd that it was rejecting Uber’s application for a renewed licence, TfL Continue Reading…
thechauffeur.com brings you the latest updates in the Chauffeur and Private Hire industry. This month’s report features the major improvements that are being made to the Authorised Vehicle Area at Heathrow Airport. We hope you enjoy the AVA report and would love to hear your feedback. Please feel free to get in touch via our Continue Reading…
Read about the Children’s Magical Taxi Tour 18-20 September 2015, taking ill children to Disneyland
This year’s 9th annual Bangers 4 Ben has kicked off! An Alpine theme, an in-tree-guing design and a route knot for the faint-hearted. The mission we have accepted this year, in aid of BEN- Motor And Allied Trades Benevolent Fund, is to drive an old banger of our choosing to the Swiss Alps and back! It had Continue Reading…
That’s the latest blow for the American giant, valued at $70bn. After months of turmoil and uncertainty, the giant seems to have lost the battle in the Capital. Even though it will delight Uber’s many detractors, it is a surprising decision from TfL. By not renewing Uber’s licence, they will miss out on the £2.9m Continue Reading…
We’ve teamed up with our friends at Drivertax accountants to announce an exclusive offer for clients of Plan Insurance Brokers. Drivertax have been handling tax affairs for taxi and private hire drivers for over 25 years and are the industry’s go-to experts. Their account professionals are approachable, trustworthy and knowledgeable. Their tax experts offer a Continue Reading…
There’s only a few days left before Uber finds out whether they will be allowed to continue operating in London, and it now looks like they will have to pay £2.9m in licensing fees if their application be successful. TfL’s new plans for Operator Licensing Fees have been agreed by their Finance Committee during a Continue Reading…
Electric cars and vans are being heralded by environmental campaigners as an essential weapon in the battles to prevent global warming and to reduce harmful gas emissions. However, for many commercial motorists like the London Black Cab drivers who will soon no longer be allowed to license a diesel engine, the higher purchase costs are Continue Reading…
Plan directors Scott, Ryan and Grant Georgiades will be riding 270 miles from London to Paris in aid of the blood cancer research charity, Bloodwise. The company has been supporting Bloodwise’s fundraising cycle events for the past two years via their Yellow Jersey Insurance brand. As the three brothers own and run the family business, Continue Reading…
In a market that is basically owned by Mercedes, Volvo makes a deserved come back – and has German car manufacturers in their sights with their S90 and V90 Chauffeur vehicles. Paul Gibson of thechauffeur.com treats us again with his expert insight of these two vehicles. First up is the S90 with its beautiful interior Continue Reading…