March 9, 2009

• Peugeot Eurobus – A Different Class

  Perry Everitt from Braintree in Essex has recently taken delivery of his new Peugeot Eurobus from Cab Direct and he is ecstatic with his new taxi. 
   
  Perry didn’t reach his decision on which cab to buy lightly.  He was determined to do his homework before making his final choice.   However, after attending the annual taxi show in Coventry and assessing all the options, the Eurobus was his clear winner. (…)

• Mercedes-Benz M8 – The Perfect Hackney Cab

  Keith Robins, who has been providing transport services in Hertford for over 30 years, recently bought a new Mercedes-Benz M8 from Cab Direct and couldn’t be happier with his choice. 
   
  Keith, who owns Chauffeur Line, has been in the transport business since leaving university in 1975.  At one stage Chauffeur Line, previously E.V.S, employed 12 drivers providing airport transfers and taxi services in Hertford and the surrounding areas.  In more recent times things have changed somewhat and Keith now works alongside owner drivers from his office in Hertford. (…)

• E7 & Cab Direct Come up Trumps Again

  Chris King from Burgess Hill in West Sussex is the proud owner of New Peugeot E7 XS. (…)

February 26, 2009

• The Mercedes M8 from Cab Direct – Built with the Driver in Mind

  Tony McDonnell, from Belfast, was one of many visitors to the Nugent Hall for this year’s taxi roadshow in Northern Ireland.  However, he wasn’t there to shop as Tony remains delighted with his Mercedes M8 from Cab Direct which he took delivery of almost two years ago. 
   
  Tony simply can’t fault his cab.  He explains:  “I love everything about the M8.  The quality speaks for itself.”  And Tony is a more than capable judge having worked as a taxi driver for over 38 years!  In fact, all Tony has ever known is the taxi trade as even as a 16 year old he earned his living working from a taxi depot.  Tony remembers renting his first cab in the late 60s and earning half a crown in every pound for his troubles. (…)

• The Peugeot E7 from Cab Direct – the Professional Approach

  Gerard Chapman from Tunbridge Wells in Kent has recently taken delivery of his brand new Peugeot E7 from Cab Direct and is convinced that he’s found the perfect vehicle for the job. (…)

• £500 Christmas Present for One Lucky Cab Direct Customer

  David Ainsworth, from Anlaby in Hull, had a very happy Christmas this year, with a little helping hand from Cab Direct.  David won £500 in Cab Direct’s quarterly prize draw and received the money just in time to buy some extra pressies for Santa’s sack – much to the delight of his two children, Jack and Amelia! (…)

• 12 New Fiat Freedoms for Cardiff Fleet

  Gareth Owen, co-director of Dragon Taxis, has recently strengthened his fleet by buying 12 New Fiat Freedoms from Cab Direct.  Gareth, who owns the Cardiff based company along with Carl Tritschler, has 440 drivers of which around 12% rent.  So, it’s important that he has vehicles that he can rely on. (…)

January 21, 2009

• E7 - Can’t Be Faulted

  Alan Cowper from Edinburgh has recently taken delivery of his new Peugeot E7 from Cab Direct and he is a very happy man.  Alan, who works for Central Taxis in Scotland’s capital, has been an E7 driver for quite some time now having owned the original model favourite and now he’s convinced he’s found the perfect cab for the job.  Alan says: “I had the LTI TX11 model but when the E7 was passed in Edinburgh I couldn’t wait to change.  And I won’t ever go back.”
   
  Superior
  Designed and manufactured jointly by Peugeot and Cab Direct, the Peugeot E7 brings you a new generation of hackney, purpose-built for the professional driver.  Reliability and performance are the hallmarks of the E7’s success, combining a class leading engine, drive chain and vehicle body designed to work in perfect harmony. 
   
  Alan comments: “For driveability the E7 is a breeze.  I know some people are concerned about the turning circle but really it’s no problem at all.  New E7 is a superior cab, I can’t fault it.”
   
  Comfort and Convenience
  Inspired vehicle design has created even greater driver comfort in the E7.  The carefully sculpted driver’s seat comes with active, pump-action height and tilt adjustment which, combined with steering column adjustment, allow you to create your optimum driving positions.  The top specification driver’s seat even provides additional lumbar support – perfect for anyone who spends long hours behind the wheel.

November 4, 2008

• Taxi-London.Net

  The History
  The Black Cabs' history goes back to the time of horse-drawn cabs which were called Hackney Cabs. (…)

October 29, 2008

• The Knowledge in London from WhyGo London

  The Knowledge in London from WhyGo London
  London’s black cab drivers have a reputation for knowing their stuff when it comes to getting their customers to the correct location by the shortest route. (…)

October 20, 2008

• KNOWSLEY TAXI DRIVERS JUBILANT AT HACKNEY CARRIAGE APPROVAL OF E7 TAXI

  Taxi drivers operating in Knowsley are rejoicing this morning (28th August 2008) at the decision of its local Licensing Committee to approve the E7 taxi as a Hackney Carriage within the borough. (…)

October 3, 2008

• Green engine for black cab firm

  Several cities have expressed interest in a 'greener' black cab
  The manufacturer of the iconic London black cab has signed a deal to design and build a battery-powered taxi with no carbon emissions. (…)

August 11, 2008

• Cab Direct Support Three Peaks Challenge

  Twelve determined climbers recently took on the tough Three Peaks Challenge for the Paul O’Gorman Leukemia Research centre and Cab Direct was there to lend a helping hand. (…)

• New Peugeot E7 – “Great Value for Money”

  Russell Brigden from Chelmsford is the proud owner of the new Peugeot E7 SE from Cab Direct and is delighted with his choice. Russell, who opted for the long wheelbase model comments: “I love the new style E7. How the taxi looks is important and for me the new body shape is just excellent.”
   
  And not only does New E7 look the part, comfort levels are second to none too as Russell has noticed. (…)

• CABBIES BEWILDERED BY TAXI BAN IN LIVERPOOL

  Liverpool cabbies were left bewildered at the North West Taxi & Private Hire Exhibition in the city last weekend.  Visitors to the Cab Direct stand struggled to understand why Liverpool City Council’s Licensing Committee continues to block the way for drivers wanting to use the modern Peugeot E7 Hackney Carriage, despite the fact it operates successfully in 95% of UK towns and cities.  
  Promoted to raise funds for the annual taxi driver’s outing for underprivileged children, the show was well organised and attended by drivers from across Merseyside.  Yet while operators in boroughs such as The Wirral, Sefton and Wigan were able to go ahead and place orders for the modern E7, cabbies operating in the city centre were left asking “Why on earth can’t we have this up-to-date vehicle in Liverpool?”
  It’s the same question put to the Council’s Licensing Committee earlier this year by Glasgow manufacturer Cab Direct, supported by more than 300 Liverpool taxi drivers and by local wheelchair users.  The Council’s refusal to grant the E7 a Hackney Carriage Licence is currently being challenged through the courts. (…)

• Are you ready for the Journey?

  The Ford Journey has been designed to offer an economical multi-purpose taxi at a fantastic price.  With easy wheelchair access and huge luggage capacity, the Journey combines all the features required by the modern day taxi driver with versatility that’s second to none. 
  Ken Winfield from Colchester recently took delivery of his new Ford Journey and he can’t praise the vehicle highly enough.  Ken, who previously drove a Peugeot E7, decided that the time had come to semi-retire.  So when he was looking for a new vehicle the Journey seemed like the ideal choice.  Ken comments:  “I couldn’t be happier with the Journey, it really is superb - particularly given the price.  And the running costs are excellent too – both for fuel economy and servicing.  I wish I had bought one sooner.”
  Ken continues:  “The Journey is absolutely ideal for what I want.  I have various contracts for wheelchair accessible work and the Journey fits the purpose perfectly.  All my regular customers love it – I’ve had nothing but positive comments.  I really am over the moon.” 
  With the choice of a one-piece folding rear ramp or adjustable twin telescopic ramps, the versatile Ford Journey can accommodate wheelchair passenger, driver and up to two other passengers.  Alternatively, it can carry driver plus four passengers with a huge luggage area.  So whatever the job, you can be sure that the Journey will fit the bill. (…)

• Ladycab

  A businesswoman from Buckinghamshire is launching an online cab directory to help women and other concerned travellers find female taxi and executive hire drivers in the UK.  Ladycab.com is the brainchild of Annette Fox, herself a private hire driver, who hit upon the idea after so many of her clients were frustrated at how hard it was to find a female taxi driver. (…)

• CAB DIRECT E7 TAXI WITH DEDICATED WHEELCHAIR ACCESS ON SHOW AT LIVERPOOL TAXI & PRIVATE HIRE EXHIBITION THIS WEEK

  • Allied Vehicles supports local taxi exhibition with Cab Direct E7 despite licensing snub
  • Local news stories highlight transport problems faced by wheelchair users
  Allied Vehicles, manufacturer of the Cab Direct E7 taxi with tailored wheelchair access, is exhibiting at the Liverpool Taxi and Private Hire Exhibition 2008 at Kings Dock Arena, this week, July 29/30. 
  Taxi drivers visiting the exhibition will be able to see the E7 up close this week and find out the many other benefits this vehicle has to offer over a conventional TX4 black cab.  A lower purchase price, superior fuel economy, longer service intervals and modern design are just some of its key attributes. (…)

• LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL FACES HIGH COURT SCRUTINY

  • Liverpool  wheelchair users denied access to modern, accessible taxis
  • Research shows many journeys are unsafe for wheelchair passengers
  • Allied Vehicles and local disability groups challenge Council  taxi licensing ruling

  Leading disability groups across Liverpool are up in arms at their City Council’s refusal to license modern hackney taxis that can be safely used by the entire city’s estimated 12,000 wheelchair users. (…)

• UK’S VERY FIRST ELECTRIC TAXI MAKES DEBUT AT THE 2008 BRITISH INTERNATIONAL MOTOR SHOW

  UK’S VERY FIRST ELECTRIC TAXI MAKES DEBUT AT THE  2008 BRITISH INTERNATIONAL MOTOR SHOW 
  • Electric taxi helps cabbies beat rising fuel costs, Vehicle Excise Duty and Congestion Charge costs
  • Zero emission taxi is available later in 2008 with lower running costs than a traditional black cab
  • Transport for London snubs electric taxi
  Taxis will be propelled into a new era at this year’s British International Motor Show with the launch of the UK’s very first electric taxi. (…)