York has become the third city in the UK to refuse Uber’s licence renewal, as the company faces multiple roadblocks and controversies. But while taxi and private hire firms have welcomed the news, the fight continues against ride-hailing apps. The … Continue Reading
Autocab announced as finalist at the prestigious UK App Awards
Autocab’s revolutionary Passenger App with iGo network is one of three finalists chosen for the Innovation Award at the 2017 UK App Awards. Competing alongside multi-billion-pound airline easyJet, Autocab’s white-label Passenger App has been recognised as one of the most … Continue Reading
Autocab make major investment in customer service after unprecedented global growth
We’re well on our way to achieving our target of growing to 2500+ customers over the next three years and it is our belief that service is just as much a differentiator in the SaaS space as product. We have … Continue Reading
ProDriver Congress tackles the topic of disruption
Autocab’s Safa Alkateb and Hassan Abod will be leading the discussion at The Professional Driver Congress, on June 6, 2017, at the Renaissance Hotel, Heathrow. Find out how forward-thinking operators are looking to seize the initiative and disrupt the disruptor. … Continue Reading
Online English language courses – the pros and cons
With the recent TfL requirement for London taxi drivers to prove their ability to speak English, the topic of language proficiency for taxi drivers has become a topic that affects firms across the UK. Regardless of where you’re based, you … Continue Reading
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
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