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15th April 2009
The difference between taking a black cab at the end of the night or taking a private hire is often down to availability or cost. The real difference however is that when you take a licensed taxi there is piece of mind involved in that you can rest assure... Read >
Author: Allied02nd March 2009
Originally Bernard Mansell based in Northampton provided conventional conversions for vans from adding extra seats to glass carriers for glaziers. As time went on an increasing number of customers visiting their premises were looking for new and used va... Read >
Author: Graham Drage23rd February 2009
There are many insurance companies who offer cheap taxi insurance. The easiest way to find then is via the Internet using a search engine. This will result in pages of insurance companies and brokers who are able to provide online quotes.
For those wh... Read >
Author: Stanley Headley23rd February 2009
Operating a taxi or minicab, which is also know as a Private Hire Vehicle, legally will mean that you will need to have the correct type of valid insurance. There are many different taxi insurance options available to meet individual and company needs.
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Author: Stanley Headley23rd February 2009
The credit crunch is affecting many people in all walks of life. As such they are looking to reduce their expenditure any way they can. However, not having a valid and current motor insurance is an offence in the UK.
Any vehicles which drive on public ... Read >
Author: Stanley Headley12th February 2009
While the fares of buses and trains may be significantly lower than the taxi fares, many people prefer to get a taxi to reach their destination because of its excellent and its comfort. Depending on the location and distance, taxi drivers may charge a ver... Read >
Author: Abdul Aziz09th January 2009
Private hire vehicles are known as mini cabs in the United Kingdom. A mini cab is not the same as a taxi!
Mini cabs were first seen in the UK in the 1960s in direct competition to taxis when a loophole in the law was spotted. A mini cab is a car which... Read >
Author: Stanley Headley09th January 2009
Take advantage of the services online insurance brokers offer. Not only will they provide a number of insurance quotes from different insurances companies they work in partnership with - they also have dedicated teams of consultants who specialise in taxi... Read >
Author: Stanley Headley17th December 2008
There are numerous different taxi insurance options widely available. Fleet insurance for taxis can be a very effective low cost option if you own or operate two or more taxis.
Many insurers will cover two or more taxis under their fleet insurance, bu... Read >
Author: Stanley Headley15th December 2008
Whether you are an owner of a taxi company or operate your own taxi, getting proper taxi insurance is definitely a must. It is an unavoidable step to protect your investments as well as your day-to-day operations. Thanks to the internet, comparing insuran... Read >
Author: Stanley Headley15th December 2008
A private hire vehicle is different from a licensed taxi or a public service vehicle such as a bus or coach. It is a vehicle which is manufactured or adapted to seat less than nine passengers and is available with a driver for public hire for the purpose ... Read >
Author: Stanley Headley08th December 2008
A new female entrepreneur has is offering a new female chauffeur service from London Stansted Airport in November 2008. Stansted Airport Taxi & Chauffeur Services will be running a fleet of distinctive executive Audi A6 vehicles and will offer women drive... Read >
Author: hunti41004th December 2008
These days, buying private hire insurance has been made so convenient and easy (especially with online applications and approvals) that it is quite possible to overlook minor things that might actually blow up in your face when the time comes. Earlier the... Read >
Author: Eric Token02nd December 2008
Usually, the biggest mistake that taxi drivers make while purchasing taxi insurance is buying the most expensive one, only to find that cheap taxi insurance provides a much better cover compared to what they just signed up for. It is but human nature tha... Read >
Author: Eric Token02nd December 2008
Due to an increase in tourism and people living away from their workplace and choosing not to drive, more people using taxis to get to work (let’s face it, who can afford a car these days?), a boom in the taxi business is being seen - and with the compe... Read >
Author: Eric Token02nd December 2008
Looking at the increasing number of road accidents, as well as vehicle theft, insurance for your vehicle is a must. Getting coverage for a vehicle means that at the time of damage or theft, the company from whom the policy is taken will cover the cost of ... Read >
Author: Eric Token02nd December 2008
Finding the right taxi insurance, or private hire insurance, is really not a hard task to complete once you know what to look for from the taxi insurance offers you get. There are also several insurance companies and insurance experts specialising in priv... Read >
Author: Eric Token17th November 2008
TITLE: Minicab And Chauffeur Drive, Mayfair, London
TST Car Services and sister company Prestige Chauffeur Drive has been in business for nearly 25 years.
Set up in 1984 in Mayfair, London by two partners who realised there was a gap in the market... Read >
Author: Santino17th November 2008
TITLE: Minicab And Chauffeur Drive, Mayfair, London
TST Car Services and sister company Prestige Chauffeur Drive has been in business for nearly 25 years.
Set up in 1984 in Mayfair, London by two partners who realised there was a gap in the market... Read >
Author: Santino09th September 2008
London’s green cab service Green Tomato cars are not your run of the mill taxi services. They are an official minicab firm so you do need to set up arrangements for the services of the day or night. You can book online as well if you’re not a chatter... Read >
Author: Lila-Ivanova09th September 2008
London’s green cab service Green Tomato cars are not your run of the mill taxi services. They are an official minicab firm so you do need to set up arrangements for the services of the day or night. You can book online as well if you’re not a chatter... Read >
Author: Lila-Ivanova09th June 2008
May 29, 2008 underscored the 60th anniversary of London taxi for its successful taxi manufacturing for six decades now. The celebration began yesterday at the Private Hire and Taxi exhibition, held at The Ricoh Arena, Coventry.
According to reports, ... Read >
Author: Anthony Fontanelle30th May 2008
The most common questions and the answers which have arisen over the past few years assist other cab drivers who may encounter similar taxi accounts questions.
Entering the mileage covered by the taxi is optional as the cabsmart package automatically c... Read >
Author: Terry Cartwright08th May 2008
Plans for one of Leeds famous buildings the Majestyk has been delayed due to a Court of Appeal hearing. The outcome of the appeal could determine whether or not the licencing application is accepted.
A decision was to be granted on the 7th April by Le... Read >
Author: Haley Softie22nd January 2008
"THE LAW IS AN ASS"
AUTHOR: Charles Dickens (1812–70) Oliver Twist, Chapter 51. First published serially 1837–1839
SUBJECT: The Law
QUOTATION: “If the Law supposes that,” said Mr. Bumble, “the Law is an Ass — an Idiot. If that’... Read >
Author: Henry Funk11th July 2007
The Keen Group
Bigger is better? - Talk to the Keen Group!
In the London area, most people in the private hire trade would agree that the
average fleet size is on the smallish side, as there are so many individual
companies. However, one parti... Read >
Author: Cordic07th August 2006
How to start up a taxi company
Setting up and running your own taxi or private hire firm is by no means simple as there are regional differences and management styles are very different in different parts of the UK.
2005-2006, the private hire and t... Read >
Author: Stewart Harding22nd July 2006
Transport for London (TfL), created in 2000 is an integrated body responsible for the Capital's transport system. The primary role of TfL, which is a functional body of the Greater London Authority, is to implement the Mayor of London's Transport Strategy... Read >
Author: Alison White
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