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If you are giving serious consideration to the idea of working for a private hire taxi firm, then it is important to be aware that it isn’t really as straightforward as you might think. Driving a taxi is simply not quite the way to a guaranteed easy life that you...

Becoming your own boss and taking the wheel of not only your own private taxi but the direction of your life can be a tempting prospect and one that is hard to resist especially if you love being out on the road and would like to get paid for it too! To help you...

So, you’ve trained up and got your shiny new licence, as well as your private hire taxi insurance (taxi insurance), and you’re ready to hit the roads – or are you? With a wealth of technology available, you might not yet quite have all you need to make the best of...

Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been in the business some time you’ll know the difficulties in choosing which type of vehicle to run. There are so many different makes of car on the road with varying levels of reliability, pros and cons. Here’s our pick of...

It’s more than likely that you’ll see peaks and troughs when it comes to making a living from your private hire vehicle, but have you ever wondered why some people tend to do so well out of it, while you’re struggling to cover the costs of your private hire taxi...

When you need to take on new staff it can be a daunting prospect. How do you know they can do the job? Are they reliable? Will they fit in with the existing staff? So, what should you be focussing on when hiring? First Impressions We’re usually told not to judge on...

As a private hire driver, you will often have the luxury of choosing your own shifts to fit around your life. If you are lucky enough to have some flexibility with your employer then you may be able to choose as many or as few shifts as you want, assuming of course...

If you are thinking of getting a job as a private hire driver then be aware that there are certain checks that your boss will be making before they will allow you to drive for their company. Criminal Record The government has proposed plans to simplify the criminal...

You have finally received a job offer as a private hire driver, your checks have been done, you've passed your medical and you've sorted out your private hire insurance. Your next task is to find a fee-paying customer. But what happens when your first passenger gets...

If you’re a good driver and your drive every day for a living and always abide by the highway code then you probably won't be in an accident, right? Wrong. Every year, thousands of people are involved in incidents on Britain's roads and because of the fact that the...

Everyone loves the summer, right? Especially if the weather is hot and sunny and everyone’s in a great mood? Well, not all of us. In some cases, summer can be a season fraught with problems for a taxi driver, but here we offer some advice on some of the more common...

As a private taxi driver, it is important to know what expenses you can and cannot declare when filing in your Self Assessment form. After all, you want to make sure you are making the most of all tax breaks that are available to you, yet the last thing you want is to...