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…
Celebrating the achievements of the business community, the Croydon Business Excellence Awards is a major business event in the borough. Croydon was named as the area with the fastest growing in 2016, with an annual growth rate of 9.3 per cent in gross value added (GVA), according to accountancy group UHY Hacker Young. In this Continue Reading…
Since September 30th, Uber is no longer licensed by Transport for London (TfL). However, the private hire app may legally continue to operate until all appeal processes against the regulator’s decision not to renew its licence have been exhausted. When announcing on September 22nd that it was rejecting Uber’s application for a renewed licence, TfL Continue Reading…
thechauffeur.com brings you the latest updates in the Chauffeur and Private Hire industry. This month’s report features the major improvements that are being made to the Authorised Vehicle Area at Heathrow Airport. We hope you enjoy the AVA report and would love to hear your feedback. Please feel free to get in touch via our Continue Reading…
