Tuesday 6th February saw the Licensed Private Hire Car Association (LPHCA) challenge Transport for London (TfL) in the High Court. The LPHCA brought a case against the regulator’s new operator fee structure that was introduced in October 2017. The new fees mean that many of London’s private hire operators face huge cost increases. For example, Continue Reading…
Paul Gibson from thechauffeur.com takes a look at the slick new 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS AMG Line, for the chauffeur driver who wants from more a Mercedes. As you would more than likely agree with 4x4s’ in the chauffeur market certainly make up the grey shaded area, but does this Mercedes make for a pleasant chauffeur experience Continue Reading…
Regular readers of our blog will know that Plan are very proud supporters of the newly formed Guild of Professional Chauffeurs. The GOPC is the work of a group of industry stalwarts with a wealth of experience, who volunteered and put themselves forward to establish the not-for-profit organisation’s executive committee. They have been incredibly busy, Continue Reading…
In 2018, the government is changing the MOT test criteria, exempting Vehicles of Historical Interest (VHI) above 40 years old. Hundreds of thousands of vintage and classic cars will no longer need to be tested on a compulsory basis. Though this is good news for classic car owners, we analyse the threat the changes poise Continue Reading…
You may not be ready to switch to electric yet, but here is the reality: if you are the driver of an older TX, you won’t be able to carry on working for long without having to pay extortionate charges – and that’s until the vehicle gets banned completely… Don’t panic, there is an alternative Continue Reading…
It was Churchill that said, “Those that fail to learn from history, are doomed to repeat it” and who are we to argue with the great man? With his words in mind, we’ve taken a look back at some important stats from 2017. Hopefully we’ve identified some key trends that will help resolve any stock Continue Reading…
Paul Gibson from thechauffeur.com takes a peek at the new Volvo XC90 Inscription, this model is a city chauffeur’s dream… Packed with technology the XC90 has been reinvented for the 21st century following the 14 year success of the previous model. It isn’t a Land Rover but when it comes to a 7-seat plug-in Hybrid, Continue Reading…
A cyber-attack can have disastrous consequences, particularly for SMEs. A recent study from the US’ National Cyber Security Alliance found that 60% of small businesses that suffer a cyber-attack are out of business within six months. Commercial vehicles are getting more complex and more connected, which makes them more vulnerable to cyber-attacks. If your fleet Continue Reading…
We have had a few enquiries recently about cross-border hiring, the impact of non-fault accidents on premiums, part-time hiring and TfL’s proposed operators fees. Daniel, our qualified insurance specialist, answers these for you. Can a driver licensed elsewhere in the country potentially also be licensed by TfL as a taxi or minicab driver? We contacted Continue Reading…
2017 has been a very eventful year for the industry, seeing the entry and (swift) exit of new operator Lyft, the turmoil of new proposed operator licence fees, and of course the Uber saga. Here we look at what 2018 may bring, with our Five Taxi and Private Hire Industry 2018 Predictions Uber to be Continue Reading…
