Understanding taxi door signs and roof lights Whilst there are many ways a taxi firm can advertise their services, one of the most important is to ensure that your cars are recognisable. This means getting your branding right and making sure it is prevalent on the exterior of your cars so that members of the public not only know that you’re a taxi, but can associate your cars with your brand. It is essential for ride hailing, because you want customers to come to you instead

As a taxi driver, you are legally responsible to ensure that any children are safely and securely seated. This article provides an overview of your responsibilities when driving within the EU. It is recommended you visit your local government website for full details. Austria The use of seat belts and child seats is compulsory. However, seat belts are not compulsory for children sitting in the back of taxis. Belgium The use of seat belts and child seats is compulsory. However

Many taxi drivers across the UK are self-employed, which means that they will be completing their self-assessment tax returns due at the end of January. Failure to comply can lead to heavy fines and prosecution, so it is essential to keep on top of the paperwork and make sure everything is in order. However, unlike larger firms, many self-employed drivers will not opt for the assistance of an accountant due to the costs involved. Consequently, it is not uncommon to be disorga

Whether you are a sole trader with a single vehicle, or a firm managing a fleet, you need insurance. But there’s often confusion about what insurance is required. In the UK, you must be insured on the road and, if you have employees, you must have employer liability cover. There’s also public liability, theft and damage, income protection and lease protection cover to consider. The cost of insurance is proportionate to risk. As a taxi driver, it is anticipated that you have a

Child car seats: your legal responsibility As a driver, you are legally responsible to ensure children are safely seated. This article provides an overview of your responsibilities. Under the age of three The current law for children under the age of three states that if the child is in the front seat they must use the correct child car seat. It is illegal to carry a child in a rearward-facing child seat in the front if there is an active front passenger airbag: the airbag mu