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The Choice of Taxi Insurance

Monday, August 16th, 2010

Choosing the right taxi insurance quote can sometimes be a tough decision.  There are also numerous things your will need to consider when searching for a quote; you will need to ensure you are covered for all possibilities.

Firstly you should make sure that the policy you choose have a good reputation.  They should have good experience, enabling you to get the best possible price, cover and also advice.

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Most people tend to use specialist taxi insurance brokers, as they are usually the ones to give you the best quote possible.  You should be trying to find a quote which offers extras for example: breakdown cover, or a replacement car in the event of a crash, you can be back on the roads as quickly as possible.

Your insurance must cover your passengers not just yourself.  This is for the unfortunate event of a crash injuring your passengers; you will not want to be liable for any legal claim they could make if anything should happen on the journey.  If you can find a quote that has legal expense covered too, as this will mean you are well prepared for any claims against yourself.

As with anything, you will need to read the small print so you can understand exactly what is covered and what is not within your policy.  Your taxi insurance is highly likely to be more expensive than regular car insurance, as you are using your car as a business and carrying passengers around, but this does not mean you can not search for a better or cheaper deal.

If you have completed all of the above, you can be safe in the knowledge that you are covered fully, for any outcome that you may face whilst working.

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No Taxi sign – means no Taxi.

Monday, July 19th, 2010

Black Cabs in London are usually very expensive to get from one place to another – especially for a single passenger and this means some people will try to steer clear of them when possible to save money.

Although they appear to be quite expensive, you are probably less likely to be in danger when in a licensed black cab – all black cabs are licensed with the driver required to pass a criminal records check.

Sadly, the very people who are likely to chance travelling in an unlicensed cab  – passengers travelling alone, who may not be able to afford a full fare – are the most at risk.

When riding in a London taxi, next time request a receipt and you should notice a note at the bottom.

In bold capital red letters, it says “WARNING” and below this it also says in black lettering;

Every year in London there are 100’s of rapes and sexual assaults, plus 1000’s of robberies committed by unlicensed minicab drivers.

Don’t be a victim; only use a traditional licensed taxi.

REMEMBER NO TAXI SIGN MEANS IT’S NOT A TAXI.

This also leads on to the fact that if you are involved in a collision whilst riding in an unlicensed taxi and are injured, you will struggle to obtain compensation, as they are unlikely to be covered with the correct taxi insurance.

Both Black Cabs and private hire minicabs are subject to strict licensing.