Should you run a ‘Green Fleet’? The pros and cons of electric/hybrid vehicles in the private hire & taxi industry

There are many elements that need to be taken into consideration when investing in a single vehicle or even a new fleet of vehicles and it’s a lot more than simply if you like the colour! Is the make and … Continue Reading

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

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

English Test

TfL’s plans for an English written exam

TfL is proposing that from 1st October 2016, anybody from a non-English speaking country wishing to acquire a private hire driver’s licence (or renew a licence) in London will be required to pass a written English exam. Unnecessary requirements Many … Continue Reading