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Here at The Taxi Insurer, we haveover 45 years’ experience and you can trust us to find the right policy for you.We know that your taxi or minibus is much more than just a vehicle. It’s your livelihood. That’s why it deserves to be protected with special- ist insurance.
During the Covid-19 pandemic, we have continually monitored the situation to ensure the wellbeing of our team. Our UK-based call centre staff are on hand to help with any queries and currently we have a number working from home, as well as in our Hall Green location. In the office we have instigated safety measures, including installing Perspex screens, meaning we can now cater for cus- tomers who want to discuss their insurance needs with us in person as well as over the phone. If you would like to visit us, we would advise you to call ahead to make an appointment to avoid disap- pointment.
We listen to you Following discussions with our policyholders during the past three months, we understand that during this time youmay be using your taxi/minicab in other ways. We’ve agreed with our insurer partners to offer flexibility with your cover, so we’d encourage you to call and speak to the team regarding your request to see how best we can help you.
Additionally, last month’s issue of PHTM was dominated by the topic of safety screens and which councils were making them mandatory.We have again spoken to our panel of insurers to estab- lish their stance on the subject and can confirm that professionally
fitted safety screens are accepted with the policies wecan arrange, with no effect on your premium.
Taxi Insurance We can arrange cover for a range of taxis and vehicles including black cabs, saloons and MPVs, for both private and public hire. We are able to offer insured only policies or named driver policies and can cater for both new badge holders as well as experienced drivers. Other benefits can include; direct debit schemes with a low deposit, discounts for DSA taxi test (with some insurers) and a 24hr claims management service.
Taxi Fleet Insurance If your taxi business consists of a number of vehicles, a fleet policy means you’ll only need one policy for your entire fleet and drivers, with one renewal date, saving you time and money. Other benefits are amixture of vehicles can be covered, and payment in instalments.
Minibus Insurance Whether you use your minibus for personal use, private or public hire, it’s important that your vehicle and passengers are covered by the right policy. If you are over 25 years old, driving a 9- to 16-seater plus driver minibus and looking for the right cover for your vehicle, we’ll search our panel of trusted insurer partners to find you our best deal.
Whether you are a sole trader or own a fleet of taxis or minibuses, we can arrange insurance UK wide for you. To discuss further call 0121 506 2397 or visit
www.taxiinsurer.co.uk or see our advert on pages 25 and 91.
umbarton taxi owner Jennifer Connelly has
designed a safety screen to protect cabbies during the coronavirus pandemic. She has worked with her dad, who is an engineer and a car expert, to design the plastic guards after being left over-
whelmed by the response from taxi drivers who fear for their safety. The temporary separation screen is made by Reijen Solutions and designed soley with the taxi driver in mind. Jennifer said: “We are working with as many people in the taxi world as possible to get this right. There has sadly been a high number of taxi drivers who have died across the country with Covid-19 because they don’t have pro- tection. “I had a driver in Dumbarton a couple of years ago who was badly attacked in the car and he was lucky he wasn’t killed. There are others who are threatened with syringes and we had one who was knifed in the back through the seat. “The pandemic has highlighted the situation and we have been working non-stop to develop a prototype ready for manufacture.” The idea has received so much interest, she has now set up a busi- ness and has received 70enquiries from keen cabbies. She is also working with local firm QD Plastics in Broadmeadow Industrial Estate to make the screens. Her idea has been backed by local politicians and West Dunbar- tonshire Council say they are seeking guidance on their usage locally.
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She added: “I’ve been inundated with calls from taxi drivers who really want this. There’s many who have put up their own PVC screens but they are saying they aren’t great and can easily be ripped off. Simply wearing masks isn’t good enough. They are steaming up glasses and aren’t suitable to wear while driving.” West Dunbartonshire MP Martin Docherty-Hughes told the Lennox Herald he has contacted both the council and Scottish Govern- ment to support Jennifer’s idea. He said: “We owe to it these drivers to ensure that that they are able to carry out their jobs with as much protection as possible and the safety screens designed and produced by Ms Connelly will go a long way to making travelling in taxis as safe as possible for drivers and passengers alike.”
For more information call Jennifer on 07910 693819 or see advert on page 31.
JULY 2020
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