Transport for London (TfL) has decided against relicensing private hire app firm Uber. The Capital’s regulator declared that the operators of the taxi app were not “fit and proper” due to repeated safety failures. The firm originally had its licence renewal application turned down in 2017 but has subsequently been granted two extensions. The ruling Continue Reading…
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all our clients and those who have supported us throughout 2019. If you need to contact us during the Christmas period, please note our revised opening hours: Monday 23rd December 9:00am – 5:30pm Tuesday 24th December – Christmas Eve – 9:00am – 1:00pm Wednesday 25th December – Christmas Day – Continue Reading…
Research from What Car? has shown that some of the most popular and latest cars featuring keyless entry can be broken into in just seconds. We have previously written about the risks of keyless vehicles, and how thieves are exploiting keyless tech to gain entry and steal vehicles. What Car? have put the criminals’ techniques to Continue Reading…
Driving in snow and icy conditions presents many hazards and dangers that can lead to drivers becoming stranded or getting involved in accidents on the road. If you’re planning to drive during the snowy weather, then here is everything that you need to know to stay safe when travelling. • Check the forecast before starting Continue Reading…
Air pollution is a global concern, with dangerously high levels of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and particulate matter (PM2.5) found in cities, and vehicles being a major contributor. When you are stuck in traffic, the air that you breathe inside the vehicle can be up to two and a half times the levels of harmful gases Continue Reading…
The New Nissan Dynamo’s UK Press launch took place this morning at London City Hall. Mayor of London Sadiq Khan and new Minister for the Future of Transport, Georges Freeman, attended the event, and so did we, as the insurers of the very first Dynamo. The Nissan Dynamo, modelled on the popular e-NV200 Evalia, and can Continue Reading…
Drivers of zero-emission vehicles could get access to bus lanes and be entitled to free parking, as part of the government’s strategy to clean up road transport. We reported on this last year when the government launched a consultation over the use of green plates for green vehicles, and highlighted a few of the potential Continue Reading…
Following the planned UK’s exit from the European Union (EU), there will be changes made to the regulations allowing drivers to take their vehicles across Europe. Going forward, anyone wanting to drive there will need a Green Card. All UK Motor insurance providers will continue to provide the legal minimum cover for travel within Europe, Continue Reading…
Whenever you’re taking out a new insurance policy with Plan Insurance Brokers, you will be asked to provide a driving licence summary, which confirms any information regarding your driving convictions, something which all insurers require. This comes after changes were made by the DVLA in 2015, where they scrapped driving licences’ paper counterparts, instead putting Continue Reading…
Private hire standards need to be made absolute across the UK, argues Steve Wright, Chairman of the LPHCA. Speaking at the LPHCA Roadshow that took place at Heathrow’s Marriott Hotel on the 26th September, he demanded that the government look into the minimum standards regulations to bring more consistency across local authorities. He suggested that Continue Reading…
