DM Podcast: Special Guest #3 | Trapped in Private Hire? 40% Commission & No Way Out!

DM Podcast EP 50: The Final One! Uber VAT, Knowsley Delays, Veezu Buying Spree plus Peeing in Public

The FINAL episode of the DM Podcast is here – and it’s a big one. Driver Matty signs off with a jam-packed finale covering the hottest private hire and taxi industry stories: Uber VAT Update – What’s next after HMRC pauses VAT collection? Will drivers get a pay rise? Peeing in the Street… SAVED by Diabetes?! – You won’t believe this one. York Council backs Andy Burnham – Another city joins the fight to fix taxi licensing across the UK. StreetCars Add Knowsley – Despite opposing out-of-town licensing, they now accept Knowsley council drivers. Hypocrisy or business move? 10-Week Delays in Knowsley! – Drivers could be off the road for months. What’s going wrong? Veezu Buying Spree – They're snapping up more operators down in Norfolk. Is any company safe from being bought? Thanks for listening over the past 50 episodes. This may be the end of the podcast, but the journey doesn’t stop here. Stay tuned for what’s next… Like, Subscribe & Turn on Notifications #UberVAT #TaxiNews #PrivateHire #Veezu #Knowsley #StreetCars #DMpodcast #DriverMatty

DM Podcast EP 49: Veezu Buying Spree, Uber Cash Launches UK, Crazy Taxi Rules & More!

In Episode 49 of the DM Podcast, Driver Matty dives into the biggest private hire, taxi and Uber trade stories this week: 🚕 Veezu’s taxi empire is growing fast — are they really planning to buy Delta and take on Uber? 💷 Uber Cash has finally launched outside of London — what does this mean for drivers and riders across the UK? 🚫 A Wigan taxi driver was taken off the road just for tinted windows — we question the madness of taxi licensing rules. 💸 The shocking true cost of running a taxi or Uber vehicle revealed — up to 50p per mile! 🧾 Plying for hire: £800 fine over a £10 fare — is it time for licensing reform? 🧠 FREE 10-minute suicide prevention course launched for taxi drivers — here's how to access it. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for weekly updates on the UK taxi and private hire industry. #TaxiNews #UberUK #PrivateHire #Veezu #DriverMatty #DMPodcast

DM Podcast EP 48: Uber Dead? Wolves Drama, Lyft UK Launch & May 1st STRIKE!

In Episode 48 of the DM Podcast, we're back and diving into everything that's been going on in the taxi and private hire world! 🚖 🔹 What have we all been up to lately? 🔹 Is Uber finished... or is everyone just skint? 🔹 Andy Burnham bans out-of-town plates – what does this mean for drivers? 🔹 Wolves plate goes full bouncer mode on Victoria Street 🔹 Lyft is making moves to launch in the UK – competition incoming? 🔹 STRIKE action planned for 1st May – are you getting involved? 🔹 Electric vehicle sales up by 40% – is it finally time to go electric? 🗣️ Join the convo, leave your thoughts in the comments, and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share with your fellow drivers! #DMPodcast #UberNews #TaxiStrike #PrivateHire #LyftUK #EVNews #TaxiLife #DriverTalk

DM Podcast EP 47: Passengers Jump From Taxi, SEO Help for Drivers, & Uber's Size Problem!

In this week's episode of the DM Podcast, Driver Matty dives into the latest stories and hot topics across the UK taxi and private hire industry: 🚖 Two passengers jumped out of a moving taxi in Sheffield – what really happened? 📘 Our SEO eBook is here to help taxi drivers grow their businesses online – get found, get booked! 🍻 Liverpool City Council issues a warning over ale advertising – what's going on? 🚗 Britannia merges into Veezu – another big consolidation in the taxi trade. 🔌 The Ford E-Tourneo could be the future of UK airport transfers – Matty breaks it down. 🤏 Are Ubers getting too small for airport runs and group travel? 👀 Don't forget to like, subscribe, and comment below to let us know your thoughts on this week’s stories! 📲 Follow us for all the latest taxi and private hire industry news. #TaxiNews #DriverMatty #Podcast #SEOForTaxiDrivers #Uber #Sheffield #Liverpool #AirportTransfers #FordETourneo #Veezu

DM Podcast: Special Guest #3 | Trapped in Private Hire? 40% Commission & No Way Out!

In this episode of the DM Podcast, we sit down with our third special guest – a young private hire driver from Milton Keynes who's found himself in a tough situation. He's paying a massive 40% commission on his local base settle and the car – but what’s even more unusual is that it’s a percentage-based car settle. We explore why he's trapped in this setup and can’t move to another operator, all due to: 🚫 Incorrect private hire licence area ❌ Poor advice from others 🧒 Being too young for car finance & insurance 🚗 Not enough driving experience for a TfL PH licence If you’re a new or aspiring private hire driver, this episode is a must-watch. Learn from his story and avoid falling into the same trap. 👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon for more real-life private hire stories and industry insights! #PrivateHire #TaxiPodcast #MiltonKeynes #DriverMatty #DMPodcast #PHV #UberUK #TaxiLife