The taxi industry in the UK is a huge one, with countless taxi firms scattered throughout the country. If you’re curious about what’s required in order to run a successful taxi operation then you should find the information below very informative. Invest in a range of cars and minibuses When you run a taxi firm, you need to be able to cater to the needs of different types of customers. Often a journey will just be for 1 or 2 customers so a regular car is plenty but if there’s a large party of people who need a ride to the airport then a minibus might be required. This is why most taxi firms will have a mixture of cars and minibuses. If you have multiple vehicle types then you might be worried they’ll be…

If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to run a successful trucking company then you should find this post extremely interesting. Trucking companies account for a big part of the UK’s economy, with thousands of trucks transporting goods across the country everyday. Below are the key things required in order to run a successful trucking company. Getting trucks The most obvious thing that’s required in order to run a trucking company is the trucks themselves. There are many decisions to make where this is concerned. Do you buy new or used? Buy or lease? When it comes to buying or leasing your trucks, it doesn’t necessarily have to be either/or. A lot of trucking companies will own a certain number of vehicles while also leasing others. You always want to negotiate to get the best…

Uber is a company that’s seen incredible growth over the last few years. Although it remains most popular in the United States – the country where it was founded; it has expanded to several other European countries, including the UK. If you live in the UK and want to become an Uber driver then you should find the information in this post extremely useful. Before covering the insurance requirements for Uber drivers in the UK, let’s first look at the requirements for working as an Uber driver.  Requirements In order to become an Uber driver, you need to meet the following requirements – Own a suitable vehicle – This one is obvious but your vehicle must also meet the requirements set by Uber. One of the main requirements for your vehicle is that it was…

When you run a business that relies on the use of vehicles for day-to-day operations, you have to think about security and getting the best cover. For companies that own several vehicles, by far the best way to insure them is by getting a fleet insurance policy. The benefit of company fleet insurance is that it enables you to insure all your vehicles together on one policy. This not only makes things much easier to manage but it’s a great way to save money on insurance costs too. Another benefit of company fleet insurance is that you can insure several different types of vehicles together, even if their values varies quite a lot. Types of cover Below are some of the main types of cover you can get with a company fleet insurance policy –…