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How To Get A Private Hire Licence

How to Get a Private Hire Licence: Your Complete UK Guide Getting a private hire licence in the UK requires meeting specific eligibility criteria including being over 21, holding a full driving licence for at least 12...

October 19, 2025
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How To Become A Taxi Driver

Becoming a taxi driver in the UK requires 5 essential steps: obtaining a full UK driving licence, passing an enhanced DBS check, completing a Group 2 medical examination, undertaking taxi driver training, and securing a...

October 19, 2025
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Buying A Taxi In The UK

Buying a taxi in the UK involves 5 essential steps: obtaining proper licensing, choosing between new or used vehicles, securing specialist finance, ensuring regulatory compliance, and selecting the right vehicle type...

October 19, 2025
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Taxi drivers to get clean air cash for new cars.

The Clean Air Zone (CAZ) in Bradford has raised over £4 million, earmarked to aid local taxi drivers in transitioning to electric vehicles.  Bradford Council announced that licensed operators are eligible to apply...

October 4, 2025
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Most valuable number plates in the UK

For many drivers, having a personalised number plate is something that can really make their car stand out. The plates are unique, but they can be quite expensive though there are lots of people – as you can see on most...

August 8, 2025
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New Initiative Gives The ‘Knowledge’ For Free.

In a groundbreaking initiative, more than 820 Londoners have enrolled to study “The Knowledge” for free, a mandatory test for black taxi drivers. This move, described as the most significant boost to the...

January 23, 2024
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Is the clock ticking on the Plug-in Taxi Grant (PiTG)?

An expert in London’s taxi fleet industry has voiced concerns over the potential discontinuation of the Plug-in Taxi Grant (PiTG) by March 2024. This grant, significantly reducing new cab prices by £7,500, is...

January 5, 2024
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Early Car Finance Settlement Explained

Many people take out car finance to pay for new vehicles because paying all at once is often not viable. But what happens if you want to settle your car finance early? There are several things to be aware of, so here’s...

September 22, 2023