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CABBIE RETIREMENT: The key factors behind when the time is right to retire from taxi driving

CABBIE RETIREMENT: The key factors behind when the time is right to retire from taxi driving

CABBIE RETIREMENT: The key factors behind when the time is right to retire from taxi driving

Perry Richardson

Sep 17, 20254 min read

Should taxi drivers be allowed to refuse cash payment fares to known high-risk bilking areas?

Should taxi drivers be allowed to refuse cash payment fares to known high-risk bilking areas?

Should taxi drivers be allowed to refuse cash payment fares to known high-risk bilking areas?

Perry Richardson

Sep 15, 20253 min read

CRIMINAL RUNNERS: How taxi drivers deal with BILKING and why it remains a problem for cabbies across the UK

CRIMINAL RUNNERS: How taxi drivers deal with BILKING and why it remains a problem for cabbies across the UK

CRIMINAL RUNNERS: How taxi drivers deal with BILKING and why it remains a problem for cabbies across the UK

Perry Richardson

Sep 14, 20254 min read

TOP TIPS TO EARN A TIP: Taxi driver tipping on the slide, but there’s still ways to enhance your chances

TOP TIPS TO EARN A TIP: Taxi driver tipping on the slide, but there’s still ways to enhance your chances

TOP TIPS TO EARN A TIP: Taxi driver tipping on the slide, but there’s still ways to enhance your chances

Perry Richardson

Sep 1, 20253 min read

How taxi and PHV drivers can apply for medical exemptions from carrying assistance dogs

How taxi and PHV drivers can apply for medical exemptions from carrying assistance dogs

How taxi and PHV drivers can apply for medical exemptions from carrying assistance dogs

Perry Richardson

Aug 26, 20251 min read

TAX THRESHOLD: Why Flat Rate VAT for some self-employed taxi drivers might be an option

TAX THRESHOLD: Why Flat Rate VAT for some self-employed taxi drivers might be an option

TAX THRESHOLD: Why Flat Rate VAT for some self-employed taxi drivers might be an option

Perry Richardson

Aug 20, 20253 min read

INSURANCE, FUEL, MAINTENANCE AND MORE: What are the running costs taxi drivers face in 2025 outside of cab expense?

INSURANCE, FUEL, MAINTENANCE AND MORE: What are the running costs taxi drivers face in 2025 outside of cab expense?

INSURANCE, FUEL, MAINTENANCE AND MORE: What are the running costs taxi drivers face in 2025 outside of cab expense?

Perry Richardson

Aug 15, 20252 min read

What is the ‘Measured Mile’ for taxi drivers and how do Local Authorities use it?

What is the ‘Measured Mile’ for taxi drivers and how do Local Authorities use it?

What is the ‘Measured Mile’ for taxi drivers and how do Local Authorities use it?

Perry Richardson

Aug 13, 20252 min read

RURAL TAXI DRIVERS AND DIGITAL EXCLUSION: How bookings, payments and connectivity impacts some cabbies

RURAL TAXI DRIVERS AND DIGITAL EXCLUSION: How bookings, payments and connectivity impacts some cabbies

RURAL TAXI DRIVERS AND DIGITAL EXCLUSION: How bookings, payments and connectivity impacts some cabbies

Perry Richardson

Aug 12, 20254 min read

CABBIE EARNINGS: How much more can a London taxi driver expect to make working unsocial higher tariff hours?

CABBIE EARNINGS: How much more can a London taxi driver expect to make working unsocial higher tariff hours?

CABBIE EARNINGS: How much more can a London taxi driver expect to make working unsocial higher tariff hours?

Perry Richardson

Aug 11, 20253 min read

HOW MUCH DOES A LONDON TAXI DRIVER EARN? Hours, tariffs and running costs shape cabbies' pay

HOW MUCH DOES A LONDON TAXI DRIVER EARN? Hours, tariffs and running costs shape cabbies' pay

HOW MUCH DOES A LONDON TAXI DRIVER EARN? Hours, tariffs and running costs shape cabbies' pay

Perry Richardson

Aug 11, 20253 min read

Do passengers really understand the difference between taxis and private hire vehicles?

Do passengers really understand the difference between taxis and private hire vehicles?

Do passengers really understand the difference between taxis and private hire vehicles?

Perry Richardson

Aug 5, 20252 min read

MAMMOTH FARES: Taxi drivers reveal their LONGEST journeys behind the wheel

MAMMOTH FARES: Taxi drivers reveal their LONGEST journeys behind the wheel

MAMMOTH FARES: Taxi drivers reveal their LONGEST journeys behind the wheel

Perry Richardson

Aug 1, 20252 min read

Taxi drivers share the most common passenger myths and half-truths

Taxi drivers share the most common passenger myths and half-truths

Taxi drivers share the most common passenger myths and half-truths

Perry Richardson

Jul 27, 20252 min read

Taxi drivers asked… who wants a national taxi tariff?

Taxi drivers asked… who wants a national taxi tariff?

Taxi drivers asked… who wants a national taxi tariff?

Perry Richardson

Jul 23, 20252 min read

Inside the Knowledge: What it takes to become a licensed London black cab driver in 2025

Inside the Knowledge: What it takes to become a licensed London black cab driver in 2025

Inside the Knowledge: What it takes to become a licensed London black cab driver in 2025

Perry Richardson

Jul 19, 20253 min read

Does the fragmented and diverse nature of taxi driver representation groups, make for a more functional or divided trade?

Does the fragmented and diverse nature of taxi driver representation groups, make for a more functional or divided trade?

Does the fragmented and diverse nature of taxi driver representation groups, make for a more functional or divided trade?

Perry Richardson

Jul 16, 20252 min read

KNOW THE RISK: Passengers face massive safety and insurance risks when using unlicensed taxis or private hire vehicles

KNOW THE RISK: Passengers face massive safety and insurance risks when using unlicensed taxis or private hire vehicles

KNOW THE RISK: Passengers face massive safety and insurance risks when using unlicensed taxis or private hire vehicles

Perry Richardson

Jul 12, 20252 min read

BIG BUSINESS: How card payment systems shape driver earnings in the taxi industry

BIG BUSINESS: How card payment systems shape driver earnings in the taxi industry

BIG BUSINESS: How card payment systems shape driver earnings in the taxi industry

Perry Richardson

Jul 8, 20253 min read

FIRST TAXI: New taxi drivers should consider more than just the rental cost when choosing first cab

FIRST TAXI: New taxi drivers should consider more than just the rental cost when choosing first cab

FIRST TAXI: New taxi drivers should consider more than just the rental cost when choosing first cab

Perry Richardson

Jul 7, 20252 min read

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