With airport drop-off fees continuing to be a prominent issue for tax drivers, changes to Manchester Airport's system raises new issues of their own ✈️ 🔗 Read more here → loom.ly/0peSHN0

It's vital that the right insurance is in place for businesses who operate fleets 🚐 🔗 Read more here! → loom.ly/xHBaUBs #fleetinsurance #businesstips #article

Some areas require drivers to adhere to a dress code, and some operators even require their drivers to wear branded uniform. Is this something you'd like to see more widely incorporated into the industry? 👔👞 #taxidriver #uniform #discussion

This year marked the 30th year of The Magical Taxi Tour, a charity that annually takes sick children on an incredible all-expenses-paid trip to Disneyland, Paris ✨ 🔗 Read more here! → loom.ly/O0QWnNo #charity #taxidriver #article

This article outlines how one council chose to enforce a dress code for taxi drivers, and the backlash they received 👔 🔗 Read more here! → loom.ly/tx5_pBQ #dresscode #taxistandards #taxidriver

Traditionally, diesel vehicles have dominated the taxi industry. However, the shift to hybrid vehicles has been undeniable, going from 10% in 2020 to 28% in 2024 and continuing to rise. What type of engine does your taxi have? Let us know! 💭🚗

We wanted to take this opportunity to remind anyone that is affected by poor mental health that you should never be ashamed to reach out, and that there are resources available to help you 💚 Find out more: loom.ly/PluenKE NHS resources: loom.ly/506c99o

🪙 Find out how drivers are saving money with EVs! New research shows that servicing an EV can cost up to 30% less than petrol and diesel vehicles 📉 loom.ly/z00UUVE

Drivers in Derby are suddenly facing new licensing restrictions surrounding the age of their taxis, which has granted the council pushback from the community 📅 🔗 Read more here! → loom.ly/IHwV5uw #licensingrestrictions #derby #taxidriver

Whilst it's the law that taxis must allow assistance dogs, whether or not non-working dogs can hitch a ride is up to the taxi company and the driver. Do you allow furry friends in your backseat, or are they going to have to take the train? 🐶 #taxidriver #dog #discussion

On the back of World Mental Health Day that took place last week, we have created a guide for taking care of your mental health as a taxi driver 🧠 🔗 Read more here → loom.ly/TTVqNIk #mentalhealth #guide #taxidriver

In a step towards transitioning to electric vehicles in the UK, The Government has extended the Plug-in Van and Truck Grant, which could benefit thousands of drivers and businesses. 🔌 🔗 Read more here! → loom.ly/tdk-mLc #electricvehicles #pluginvanandtruckgrant

We're happy to announce that our Marketing Team Leader, Ben Smith, has been promoted to Marketing Manager! After 10 years of dedicated service to the company, Ben is a valued member of the Patons family. 🔗 Read more here! → loom.ly/5Dj6FUc

After a taxi driver was attacked and his vehicle stolen last August in Farnborough, the taxi community have been reminded of the importance of personal safety. 🦺 🔗 Read more here → loom.ly/9a7_IKQ #taxidriver #taxinews #article

Electric vehicles are becoming more accessible to the taxi and motor trade industries as Mercedes-Benz comes out with a new lithium battery that can enable a car to ravel 749 miles without charging. 🔋 🔗 Read more here! → loom.ly/_HbBHDI #electricvehicles

With the ban on petrol and diesel cars and vans fast approaching, fleet managers are preparing for the change. Including the issue of affordable base charging. ⚡ 🔗 Read more here! → loom.ly/awIXwPs #electricvehicles #taxidriver #fleetowner

With the government’s push towards greener transport, taxi drivers are increasingly weighing the benefits of switching from petrol/diesel to electric vehicles. 🔗 Read more here! → loom.ly/rLEQz-Y #electricvehicles #EVs #taxidriver

Let us know! 📢 #discussion #taxidriver #privatehire

Happy Halloween from the whole team here at Patons! We hope you have a spooky day full of treats! 🦇🎃🕸️ #halloween #trickortreat #halloween

Affordability and reliability are two key factors most drivers look at when buying a car. In this article, we look at the most and least reliable car brands. 🔗 Read more here! → loom.ly/Ph7FzAs