There are many challenges to starting your own taxi company, but also many rewards. The flexibility, variety and opportunity to work on your own terms has attracted thousands of drivers to set up their own firms in the private hire … Continue Reading
So you’re thinking of starting your own taxi company?
There are many challenges to starting your own taxi company, but also many rewards. The flexibility, variety and opportunity to work on your own terms has attracted thousands of drivers to set up their own firms in the private hire … Continue Reading
Driver Knowledge: How to make conversation with difficult taxi passengers
It is very important to feel comfortable and safe while driving your cab, and knowing how to talk to tricky customers will give you the confidence to handle and diffuse a potentially awkward situation. The majority of your passengers will … Continue Reading
Planning for your retirement – pensions for private hire taxi firm owners
Planning for retirement is one of the most important aspects of your working life, and it’s never too early to get started. Your pension is your reward for a lifetime of hard work, but it’s also a vital resource to … Continue Reading
Taxi website features checklist: the 9 must-haves for your online presence
So your taxi business needs a new website, or you already have one and you feel it could perform better. Developing a website can be an overwhelming undertaking but before you put pen to paper and sign up a web … Continue Reading
Handling Charge-Backs in the Private Hire Taxi Industry
Having the ability to offer your customers card transactions within the vehicle, over the phone or via your website can be great for your private hire business. There is a clear customer benefit if you can provide convenient card payments facilities. But … Continue Reading
Autocab’s transition to a SaaS business model assures future growth
Autocab launched a suite of cloud-based solutions in 2015, including its market-leading taxi dispatch system, Ghost. The business model for the cloud-based system is built on low monthly recurring Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) subscriptions charged per car, per week instead of the … Continue Reading
Do taxi drivers need to smarten up?
Taxi drivers in Ireland may soon be required to follow a dress code, or even wear a uniform, according to the National Transport Authority. Could this be part of an attempt to revitalise the industry? Private hire taxi drivers in … 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
Growing Your Private Hire Business: Is an in-house bookkeeper or an external accountant better for your business?
One of the most important elements to success in any business is a clear idea of the company’s financial situation at any given moment, including a strong grasp on cash flow and whether the books are balancing. As a private … Continue Reading