The work of a taxi driver can be interesting and very lucrative. But when it comes to life behind the wheel, traffic accidents are an all-too-common occupational hazard. Indeed, according to government statistics from 2021 there were over 127,000 casualties as a result of road traffic accidents in Great Britain.
Having the right taxi cab insurance is an important part of protecting your driving business and keeping it profitable. But it also needs to be kept regularly updated. If you don’t, then not only might you be paying for cover you don’t need but your policy might not be valid when you eventually make a claim.
With fuel and living costs reaching record highs, any successful taxi driver will have to keep a careful eye on their bottom line if they want to stay in business. Whether at home or at work making ends meet has certainly become harder for many people. That’s why we’ve come up with the Taxi Insurer guide to cutting the cost of living. These tried-and-tested tips may not be relevant for every taxi driver but if at least a couple work out then it will have been worth a read. Indeed, some of these could potentially save you thousands of pounds over the coming year.
Driving at an appropriate speed is an important part of any professional taxi driver’s work. But we all know how easy it is to creep over the limit when a passenger is in a hurry or we get distracted. To help all drivers stick to the limit, the government has decided that all new vehicles will now have to be fitted with a speed limiter. Wondering what a speed limiter is, how it could affect your driving and what to look out for when buying a new taxi in 2022? If so, read our Taxi Insurer ultimate guide to these important new safety devices.
Knowing your way around your patch and the most efficient way to get to popular destinations such as train stations, business parks, sports grounds and hotels are all part and parcel of a great ride. While a sat nav or other on-board navigation tool can be invaluable in some circumstances, it doesn’t help to become too reliant on them.
From driving through wind, rain and snow to navigating busy summer holiday traffic, every season holds fresh challenges for drivers in your taxi fleet.