It is no secret that Uber drivers and traditional drivers are rivals, with the professional competition often getting out of hand. With riots in the streets of London in previous years it did seem that things were starting to cool down, with healthy competition adding...
If you are on the search for car insurance then you will no doubt spend a considerable amount of time comparing and contrasting deals, wanting to gain a clearer idea of what you could get for your money. At High Gear we are all about offering an honest service, not...
Being a tech-focused business we at High Gear understand the importance of jumping on bandwagons, needing to get in there first before big corporate firms take industries over. With Google renowned for such practice the insurance market bit their nails to the bone...
With private hire firms such as Uber facing stricter rules in the capital it seems that London are finally giving something back to the drivers of the city, today releasing a statement that they will introduce new measures to support black cabs and private hire...
At High Gear we are incredibly passionate about safety in the industry, keeping up-to-date with current changes and concerns. This week passenger safety has again been the focus for many, with council representatives of Northern England eager to create awareness....
With London transport being such a lucrative business drivers and firms have a responsibility to do their bit for charity, often getting involved in existing organisations as well as setting up their own. This week we are excited to announce that The London Taxi...
Uber, the transport app that is taking over the industry, has now added pre-bookings to its offerings, allowing customers to book their taxi up to 30 days in advance. However, passengers may be subject to a higher “surge price” if their cab is booked for a...
At High Gear we are keen to hail progress, especially when it involves the taxi industry. This is why we are always staying abreast of transport technology, with the idea of driverless cars fascinating us. While there are many rumours surrounding the self-sufficient...
With the Insurance Act of 2015 unveiled this week we at High Gear are happy to see some practical changes that insurers are to consider. Referred to as “the biggest reform to insurance contract law in more than a century” by UK government this policy has been created...
Searching for Taxi Insurance in Cardiff is never easy. For starters, it always costs more to insure your taxi than it does to insure a normal car, and there are so many different options available that drivers can often end up feeling confused and stressed. Luckily,...
