Universities offer local businesses a fresh crop of potential customers every year, so it makes great sense to target them. Predominantly made up of the 18-30 demographic, a lot of students like to stay out until the early hours, which often makes taxis a necessity. This could potentially mean more business for your fleet.
A minibus is a heftier, wider and lengthier vehicle than the average car: when driving a minibus, you’ll experience a considerable difference in braking, steering and more. In addition to this, you’ll likely be transporting a greater number of passengers, so it’s essential to brush up on minibus-safety tips before you hit the road.
Roll up, roll up, it’s time to test your knowledge about this great taxi industry of ours! From fun destination facts and taxi trivia to the legal rules of the road you really should know, we’ve compiled a list of quick-fire questions to give your brain a workout – hopefully it won’t be too taxing!
Read on for our tips on how to keep all your customers happy and safe, and how to ensure your vehicles and passengers are covered by taxi fleet insurance.
If you work as a cab driver or operate a taxi fleet, at some point it’s likely you’ll undergo or apply for a DBS check, so it’s important to find out how they work and what they involve.
Taxi fares can sometimes be a source of dispute between a taxi driver and passenger, with the latter often not understanding quite how the tariff rates work. The best way of defusing a disagreement over a fare is to explain to the confused passenger how their charge has been calculated.