Transport for London (TfL) have received £220,000 per day since the introduction of the London Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ). Since 8 April 2019, drivers of older, non-compliant cars that enter the ULEZ at any time in the day must pay a £12.50 charge each day on top of the £11.50 congestion charge that operates Continue Reading…
Hundreds of Uber drivers in London, Birmingham, Nottingham and Glasgow have joined forces to stage a protest against the firm. In what has been a nightmare week for the ride sharing app, who have seen their shares drop considerably from the $45 price they began trading at on Friday 10th May when the company made Continue Reading…
A new government-backed scheme has been launched to recognise dealerships skilled in selling and servicing electric vehicles. Government research found that uncertainty and poor advice were the main barriers pushing drivers against electric vehicle ownership. The Electric Vehicle Approved scheme intends to alleviate these fears and create trusted brands to reassure drivers looking to go Continue Reading…
The City of London Corporation announced last week that the Square Mile’s first rapid electric charging point has been installed at Noble Street. The electric charging point will be dedicated for the new zero-emission capable (ZEC) taxis, which have been on the streets of London since January 2018. The ZEC taxis have been created to Continue Reading…
Motors.co.uk have added voice search functionality to their website. The company have chosen to reinvent their website offerings to entice an audience that are beginning to embrace voice recognition technology when using mobile devices, digital assistants and smart speakers. To enable the voice search function on the Motors.co.uk website, users must hold down the red Continue Reading…
The Private Hire industry will once again come together for the Professional Driver Congress next week, Tuesday, May 21, 2019, at the Effingham Park Hotel in Surrey. What’s on at the Professional Driver Congress? ProDriver congress is a chance for operators, suppliers and the industry community to come together to discuss the latest affairs and Continue Reading…
We are delighted to announce the launch of our newly designed website. Our new website has been created with the intention to showcase our ability to evolve with a rapidly changing industry. While the design elements of our website will certainly be what first meets the eye, we have gone the extra mile to create Continue Reading…
Paul Gibson from thechauffeur.com gives his take on the brand new Skoda Superb 2019. In this car review, Paul gives drivers 5 Good Reasons why the Skoda Superb should be on the wish list of all private hire drivers and operators. With innovative features such as an ice scraper under the filler cap and a Continue Reading…
Around half of drivers believe middle lane hogging and undertaking are becoming more common on UK roads, according to new research conducted by AA. What is “middle lane hogging”? When driving in a three lane motorway, rule 264 of the Highway Code states: You should always drive in the left-hand lane when the road ahead Continue Reading…
Drivers have been warned against driving while wearing a lanyard, following an accident that left one woman off work for months. Police officers have publicly declared that wearing a lanyard while driving can make car crash injuries much worse. A Dorset Police spokesman issued the warning, saying: Of the two highlighted accidents, one driver suffered Continue Reading…
