Ride-hailing behemoth Uber seems to be forever in the news for a whole variety of reasons. Like many other hugely successful tech disruptors, the Uber story has often been marred by controversy. Ever since its London launch back in 2012 there have been questions raised over whether UK customers would really trust an app over a local taxi firm.
Courier fraud is increasingly being used by scammers to con people into handing over their money – and taxi drivers are unwittingly playing a crucial part in the deceit. But what exactly is courier fraud and how as a taxi driver can you protect yourself from playing a role in what police have described as a “despicable crime”?
Tough new safety standards relating to taxis and private hire vehicles are being introduced in the UK and Wales. The aim? To reduce the risk of harm posed to children and vulnerable passengers. But what exactly do these new standards mean for drivers?
The pandemic has also led to a shift in our behaviours and habits. Many people have become more ‘safety conscious’, which has directly impacted things like how they wish to travel around when the virus is no longer.
As the nation emerges from the current lockdown it’s obviously a worrying time for taxi drivers. But it’s not only important to get out there and start earning again, you’ll also want to do it as safely as possible.
The Coronavirus pandemic and resulting lockdown hit many industries hard and taxi businesses have felt the brunt of the pandemic. Thankfully, there are lots of things you can do to save a little bit of money here and there, both at home and when it comes to your business.