This March sees the 10th Annual National Apprentice Week. Co-ordinated by the National Apprenticeship Service it’s a week-long celebration of the positive impact apprenticeships have on individuals, businesses and the UK economy as a whole. At Plan we believe apprenticeships offer a practical option for many school leavers. As much as we value higher education we Continue Reading…
Photo copyright www.mubi.com 1968 Mustang GT 390 – Bullitt In what film critics herald as the first modern car chase in cinema history, Steve McQueen stars as Frank Bullitt and nails the chase sequence in an iconic ’68 Mustang, creating an instantly classic car chase in film. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uc2Lkdc5hK4 1973 XB GT Ford Falcon – Mad Continue Reading…
Private hire and London taxi drivers could be set to join forces in a national day of protest A nationwide demonstration is planned as part of a coordinated action that’s calling for a public inquiry into the issuing of Uber’s operating licence by TfL. The campaign also includes an online petition has also been created Continue Reading…
What is having a Tesla really like? We speak to a chauffeur about how the Tesla stepped up to the job as a chauffeur vehicle. Meet Keith Whitlock – Hampshire-based chauffeur of 16 years, offering zero emissions chauffeur services. He decided to make the big switch from the Mercedes S Class 2 years ago and hasn’t looked back Continue Reading…
Is your motor trade business fully insured for all eventualities? Failure to obtain a sufficient level of the correct cover can spell disaster for independent garage operators, both financially and in terms of human cost – and the potential threat of prosecution. Kim Henson explains… For independent garage operators, bodyshop repairers and mechanics, working life is Continue Reading…
Distracted The Secret of My Success, a young Michael J. Fox (1987)Whilst driving the company limousine Fox is seduced by his passenger who just happens to be his boss’s wife. Much innuendo involving steamy windows, door being locked and unlocked, review mirror glances and windscreen wipers ensues. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yr6-YabThxY Tactical Mad Max, take your pick between Tom Continue Reading…
Our proposal for an online Taxi Insurance Checker (TIC) portal has been ongoing for some time – read how we are getting on and see updates on our progress.
We’re pleased to confirm that the Chauffeur industry has a new representative body, and Plan are keen to support the new Guild.
What would you do if you won a grand prize of £1,000? We find out how one cabbie won just that, with our 2016 competition …
Uber are due to settle a complaint by the Federal Trade Commission for $20 million. The payment relates to accusations that the company misled taxi drivers about potential earnings and the cost of vehicle financing. Reports allege that Uber promoted misleading figures relating to the amount of income drivers could generate via their app. The Continue Reading…