Now in their 5th year the Professional Driver QSI Awards are designed to recognise chauffeur and private hire operators that demonstrate excellent standards of Quality, Service and Innovation. The glitzy awards dinner takes place on November 23rd at the Copthorne Hotel, Effingham, Gatwick. It’s a rare opportunity for the movers and shakers from within the chauffeur and private hire Continue Reading…
Plan were very proud to sponsor The Worshipful Company of Hackney Carriage Drivers (WCHCD) 14th Annual Liverymen’s Dinner on November 9th. The WCHCD are renowned in the trade for organising, amongst other events, the fantastic Magical Taxi Tour in which hundreds of sick and terminally ill children are taken in a convoy of black cabs Continue Reading…
Christmas should be a special time of the year when we come together to celebrate with loved ones. For most of us that will involve spending time with family. Though sadly for lots of people the festive season makes the loneliness and hardships they endure on a daily basis even tougher to cope with. For Continue Reading…
This is one question we’ve been asked regularly on social media since TfL’s decision not to renew Uber’s operator licence. London’s taxi and private hire regulator’s refusal was on the grounds that the company is no longer “fit and proper” to operate, and lacks “responsibility in relation to a number of issues which have potential Continue Reading…
Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming increasingly popular as purchase prices start to drop and the options on offer widen. In this article, we are answering your questions on the cost of running an electric car or van: charge, service, MOT, taxes and insurance. Maintaining an electric vehicle: MOT and Service Electric cars are subject to Continue Reading…
As some readers may know, Plan Insurance Brokers have long supported The Children’s Magical Taxi Tour from London to Disney Paris. However, this year was slightly different as not only did we provide sponsorship, I stepped up and decided to take part myself! Speaking to drivers and committee members over the years about driving in Continue Reading…
Paul Gibson from TheChauffeur.com goes to the North West to discover the latest Close Protection driving course on offer for the UK’s Chauffeur Industry. Check out what the SOA expects from chauffeur drivers who want to expand their skill sets and become a Close Protection driver. Learn all the tricks including on-road security and escape Continue Reading…
