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Škoda is targeting the security chauffeuring market with an armoured version of the Kodiaq SUV. The new Kodiaq Armoured was developed as a joint project between Skoda UK and British armoured vehicle converter UTAC Special Vehicles. It is Skoda’s second armoured derivative – the…
Take Me has made major steps to becoming a truly national private hire brand with further expansion into Wales and its first move into Scotland. TakeMe has acquired Glasgow-based Saltire Private Hire, and already the company is talking about expanding into more Scottish markets.…
Uber has been granted a license to operate in Blackpool despite protests from resort’s taxi trade. Local council licensing officers said the company fulfilled all the criteria for a private hire operator’s license, which will allow local drivers to work under a Blackpool license.…
Two more operators have joined the fast-growing Take Me organization, bolstering its presence in the north-west and west midlands. GM Travel, based in Northwich, Cheshire, has brought its 50-car fleet into the Take Me group. Take Me group CEO David Hunter said: “Led by…
The Professional Driver Car of the Year awards are 15 this year – and the 2024 judging day was the best yet. A full house, with all the cars out on test, all day long. A massive thank you to everyone who came to…
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London chauffeur operators have secured exemptions from Transport for London’s onerous new signage requirements for private hire vehicles. The agreement follows talks between TfL officials and Greg Mendoza of Carey Worldwide, who heads the LPHCA’s chauffeur and executive section. Mendoza said: “I am pleased…
Addison Lee’s owners have instructed a major investment bank to explore the possibility of selling the business. Addison Lee is owned by Cheyne Capital and Liam Griffin, and the two parties are working with the investment bank Jefferies on a potential sale of the…
Addison Lee has extended its global reach through a new strategic partnership with HQ, a global corporate mobility service. The partnership means Addison Lee clients can seamlessly book cars when traveling abroad. By integrating with HQ’s SummitGround platform, Addison Lee is tapping into the…
Veezu has launched a strategic partnership with rail ticketing app Seatfrog, which will allow customers using the Seatfrog app to book a Veezu car at either end of their rail journey, allowing seamless door-to-door travel. The partnership will eliminate the need for rail passengers…