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The latest news, opinions and industry views as well as practical advice for private hire, taxi and limo companies to help increase passenger numbers, recruit & retain drivers and improve profitability

Autocab – exhibiting at the European Taxi Fair 2016

The European Taxi Fair 2016 is being held this week on November 4 and 5 in Cologne and Autocab will be exhibiting. Come and see us at Stand #B44 in Koelnmesse hall 4.1 – Find out how Autocab’s suite of software can … Continue Reading

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Growing your private hire taxi business: Great account management

As a private taxi firm, the best customers are repeat customers and, this means that it’s essential to build up a large and diverse list of Accounts. Accounts can be local businesses such as hotels, restaurants and pubs who have … Continue Reading

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10 TED talks every taxi and limo business owner should watch

One of the biggest challenges business owners face is staying motivated. If you are a private taxi firm owner, not only do you have to stay motivated for yourself, but your drivers, controllers and admin staff are also relying on … Continue Reading

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Winning the war against TNCs – Join the discussion at the TLPA Annual Conference

The taxi and limo industries are in a state of flux and transition and facing increased threats from TNCs. At Autocab we believe that you must fight fire with fire and therefore, the best weapon against the TNCs is technology. … Continue Reading

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Autocab are premier sponsors of TLPA’s 98th Annual Convention & Trade Show in Phoenix, Arizona October 31-November 4, 2016

Autocab are proud to be premier sponsor of TLPA’s 98th Annual Convention & Trade Show, which will be held at the Hyatt Regency | Phoenix Convention Center | Phoenix, AZ | October 31-November 4, 2016. Managing Director Safa Alkateb and … Continue Reading

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Autocab dominates the Prodriver 100 league table. Again.

Autocab’s dominance in the market was once again reinforced with the publication of the 2016 Prodriver 100 league table with Autocab customers representing 55% of the 100 largest private hire and taxi fleets operating in the UK. Now in its … Continue Reading

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Driver Knowledge: Drive your career forward and find work as a private hire taxi driver

Finding work as a taxi driver can be competitive, but there are various steps you can take to maximise your chances of becoming a success in your chosen profession. Do a skills MOT The first steps to becoming a taxi … Continue Reading

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Autocab Service Hub Launches

Autocab is pleased to officially launch its new customer support platform, Service Hub. Following a phased roll-out customers with service issues will be able to make contact via one of 3 methods: Self-Serve Webportal, Email Support and Phone Support. Through Service … Continue Reading

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Growing Your Private Hire Business: Is an in-house bookkeeper or an external accountant better for your business?

One of the most important elements to success in any business is a clear idea of the company’s financial situation at any given moment, including a strong grasp on cash flow and whether the books are balancing. As a private … Continue Reading

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TfL’s new regulations come into force from October 1st 2016 – Autocab customers are fully compliant, are you?

TfL’s new regulations for private hire operators stipulate what information is to be sent to customers prior to their booking and require additional information from drivers when applying for, or renewing, their licence.     The customer’s journey – what’s … Continue Reading

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