Our recent collaboration with EMYP Studios for the GHD Max launch
Throughout the event, recipients received a personalised padlocked gift wrapped in a golden chain which was safely hand-delivered to their door by Max who arrived in our GHD branded electric black taxis ahead of the virtual event launch.
Our branded sustainable electric black cabs complemented the campaign’s black and gold theme perfectly contributing to the ultimate brand experience.
Photographed by Philippa Sian Photography @shotbyphilippa
Our Sherbet Media team are experts in planning impactful taxi advertising campaigns. We’d love to support you so please call the Sherbet Electric Taxi company media team to see what we can do for your brand.
Sherbet Electric Taxis are here to ease the stress of going back to school and other places of education
Remember pre-March 2020 when the school runs not only brought London’s roads to a standstill, it costs UK families £1.66 billion a year. According to the motor insurer Egg, half a million parents in the capital drive their children to school between 7.30 am and 8.45 am and back from 3 pm to 4.15 pm. In addition to the time we use to spend in our cars because of traffic, there are costs attached to the school run. Fuel accounted for 80 percent of school-run costs with £3,000 spent on petrol over a child’s school career. Add to this the costs of parking, insurance, damaged vehicles, repairs, and maintenance of vehicles, the school run soon becomes an expensive part of family life. We also have the environmental cost of the school run with millions of tonnes of CO2 and other harmful gases pouring out of our exhausts and into our natural environment.
In the last 12 months, we have endured and lived through the COVID-19 pandemic. Schools have been closed and opened at various different points but we now have the roadmap out of lockdown as we start to look to the future and a new normal. The environmental benefits on our cities have been reported widely in the media with cleaner air measurements and the benefit this has on all of us. Are we now going to go back to spending time, money and polluting our air with the return to school?
Getting children back into the classroom for face-to-face education and social development is a priority for all of us. Schools are returning on the 8th of March 2021. As parents, we are naturally worried about ensuring we are protecting our children and keeping them as safe as possible from COVID-19. We have to balance the school run with working from home for a while longer. The natural instinct is to get behind the wheel and drive our children to school safely, but do you have time? Have you enjoyed the benefits of cleaner air? Have you enjoyed the savings from using your car less?
Have you thought about the alternative?
Sherbet Electric Taxis offer a safe, clean, and green transport solution to parents to ensure their children get to school safe and secure.
Our Taxis are the latest modern electric taxis in London so we can ensure your child travels in a purpose-built passenger compartment with a purpose-built partition that can offer 2m social distancing from the driver. The passenger compartment has a separate climate control system from the driver and the vehicle is cleaned after every trip to ensure the highest safety precautions are taken and offered. In addition, our vehicles are Electric which means we positively contribute to our air quality. We also have free WiFi so your children can connect their phones & tablets whilst we transport them to school.
Sherbet have the world’s best taxi drivers. Not only have they spent on average 3 years learning every street and point of interest in London, but they have gone through an exceptionally tough vetting process with TFL that includes a CRB check so you have the confidence that our taxi drivers are trusted.
Sherbet takes this a step further by going through a rigorous engagement process with licensed Taxi Drivers and those drivers who are successful enjoy Sherbet’s Onboarding training that focuses on customer service, vehicles, and also NHS UK COVID-19 effective cleaning to further enhance safety.
We offer competitive, cost-effective fixed prices on all trips and we can enhance the service by offering a dedicated driver for getting your children to and from school safely. Our new booking App allows you to track the progress of your trips so you can see when your children have arrived at school and when they are on their way home to you. You can book, track, amend and cancel your trips on our App helping give you total control.
Martyn Hambley | General Manager
Want to know more or discuss your school travel support requirements?
Call our dedicated Sherbet Ride team today on 020 3948 3311 or email ride@sherbetlondon.com and one of our team will call you back to discuss your specific school transport requirements.
With the UK Prime Minister’s latest update on the use of public transport, it is inevitable that our post-Covid-19 future will change the way we live, work, transport, and travel in the UK. People who can’t work from home are still commuting to work with their traditional transport but are impacted by the social distancing rules.
According to the Evening Standard:
40% Are less likely to use the train or Tube to commute after restrictions
34% Agree that only commuters should use public transport during rush hour
46% Agree the Government should introduce car-free streets in city centres to ensure commuting is possible in a safe way post-Covid
The need for keeping a physical distance from others requires that the space in ways of transport must be shared in new ways. There are ways to commute safely, maintaining a 2-meter distance from others, but what is the safest option?
With features like a purpose-built private passenger compartment, glass partition, separately controlled air conditioning, wipe-clean interior, card touch payment, 100% wheelchair accessible and driven by knowledgeable & CRB checked trained drivers – Electric Taxis are the safest form of travel.
They are purpose-built and designed to be frequently cleaned. Electric taxis are also a giant leap forward in clean transportation. They provide a cleaner, more comfortable, and more secure environment for all.
The Low-emission Future
Traffic congestion is set to increase and with insufficient capacity, rising transport demand, and harder to find parking spaces we are experiencing drive in demand for low emission vehicles. In recent years, electric taxis have enjoyed a surge of success in cities around the world, with England (London), Norway (Oslo), and Australia (Sydney) leading the way. Although these cities have many things in common, one key factor is driving this trend: climate change. In the last decade alone, the number of private hire vehicles (PHVs) has increased by 40 percent in London and with them, the carbon emission.
In the wake of ever-increasing reliance on cars and other fossil fuel burning devices, a lot of effort has been put into finding an alternative form of transportation that is safe, energy-efficient, and low emission. Electric taxis are the answer to this need. Modern-day diesel cars emit significantly more harmful nitrogen oxides that can cause respiratory conditions than new, low emission electric taxis. According to Which.co.uk the LEVC has the least output of harmful emissions in comparison to Prius, Tesla, Nissan Leaf, Lexus Hybrid models.
The London Taxi is enjoying a Renaissance. From the traditional ride-hailing service to the latest smartphones and apps – a lot has changed in one hundred years. The old black cab has surged back into life in its new form, revolutionised, while new technology continues to create high-tech electric vehicles.
Everyone is looking forward to moving around more freely again, especially those who are separated from their families. Most ways of travel will, at some point, increase in demand. However, we should choose low and zero-carbon travel alternatives to sustain the unexpected side-effect of the crisis – reduction of air pollution in congested cities.
By choosing Sherbet electric taxis you’re reducing congestion, improving local air quality & helping contribute to a more sustainable future. Driving away from fossil fuels an electric taxi will have a significant impact on a healthier, greener future.
Why Sherbet Electric Taxis?
Here at Sherbet Ride, we pride ourselves on being London’s truly green transport solution with guaranteed Electric Taxis on every booking. Our electric cabs are the newest, greenest and fastest in the city.
We have a strong fleet of 700 electric taxis with a national reach of up to 3500 vehicles. Sherbet Electric Taxis are available 24/7 to all residents and visitors of London – We understand the importance of making our passengers feel safe and comfortable. That is why all our taxi drivers are fully licensed by TFL; with years of experience and training. Our Sherbet Ride drivers are PCO compliant with regular documentation checks and follow impeccable safety standards and practices. Our ambassador drivers have extensive travel knowledge to make the most complex journeys simple.
Safety is our priority – our drivers and staff received special training by the NHS in the process of hygienic loading and effective cleaning to provide the safest transportation to those who need it during the Coronavirus pandemic.
You can book or request your journey with us at any time through our website, app, or Customer Service Centre 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Our dedicated customer service team will guide you through your journey from start to finish and ensure that you have a seamless experience. We want you to be happy with every aspect of our service, at every touchpoint throughout your journey, from when you make a booking, right through to being dropped off at your destination. Our drivers are specifically trained to make sure that your trip goes as smoothly as possible and we take great pride in our customer service.
Our customers benefit from competitive fixed pricing, no surge pricing, and high quality, green vehicles that offer the latest in-vehicle technology to help you stay connected when you travel with us. No more guesswork on the price of your trip, just a simple fixed price with an option to pay on the meter.
We are committed to a positive impact on the environment through sustainable travel and are proud to offer eco-friendly, quiet, low-emission taxis as part of our dispatch fleet. We want to make it as easy as possible for everyone to be able to live in a healthier environment and be conscientious about the need for ongoing environmental improvements because we believe in a greener, healthier, and cleaner future for London. We have placed our faith in electric vehicles, using them as the core to build a sustainable transport system for the city.
Call now on 020 3948 3311 or email ride@sherbetlondon.com to pre-book & guarantee your electric taxi with a fixed price.
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Please meet Iqbal Chaudary – Workshop & Service Manager at Sherbet Putney Bridge Taxis
Could you tell us about yourself and what is your role at Sherbet Putney Bridge?
My name is Iqbal Chaudary. I am a qualified Mechanical Engineer, & Electrical Engineer for Passenger Vehicles, With over 20 years of experience, Specializing in Mercedes-Benz Passenger Vehicles. I am a fully qualified AMG expert, along with extensive Training on Hybrid and High Voltage vehicles. I started off working as an apprentice mechanic, working my way up to a Diagnostic Technician. For many years I have taught many apprentices turning them into fully qualified technicians. Before joining Sherbet, I was a Workshop Manager, and Team leader running a team of 12 Technicians at Mercedes-Benz.
My role at Sherbet Putney Bridge is as Workshop Manager / Service Manager. I manage the day to day running of the business. Whether there is a customer query relating to work carried out on their taxi, or if it’s a question regarding a part that required falls in my line of duties. I also control the workflow of the workshop. I am very much focused on CSI and am trying my best to offer the highest level of service to our customers, also to build our owner driver network and retain all of our greatly valued customers.
What happens in Sherbet Putney Bridge on a daily basis?
Day to day at Putney Bridge we carry out approved service and body repairs to LTI, LTC, or LEVC taxis. We are an approved LEVC warranty dealer, so we can carry out any warranty repairs you may require for your cab. We have a wide range of very experienced Mechanics and Technicians, with factory training, who are very familiar with taxis and are ready to give the care required to your cab.
What does Putney Bridge offer to taxi owner drivers?
We offer all Service Repairs for your taxis, from carrying out annual maintenance services to Air Conditioning & Transmission services. We can carry out full engine rebuilds, to replacement of your vehicle chassis. We also have a highly experienced Body shop for all your Accident repairs, fault or non-fault. So if you want to get your taxi prepared for your annual overhaul, or have been involved in an accident, we can repair your taxi, tell your insurance you want to use us, and we can deal direct with your insurance to take away the stress of making calls back and forth.
What equipment/technology is currently used by technicians/mechanics for the vehicle diagnostics at Sherbet Putney Bridge?
We use up to date manufacturer-approved diagnostics for your TX4 and your Electric LEVC Taxi.
What is the price range of taxi services and are there any deals?
Taxis Services start from £95 for a basic service. Yes, we do offer a range of special deals to customers which are constantly changing throughout the year, as we want our customers to take advantage of offers given to us by our business associates.
Does Sherbet at Putney Bridge offer spare taxis for owner drivers who are waiting to have their services done?
Yes, we do have spare TXE Electric Taxis and TX4 Taxis available to offer for owner drivers.
How often should an Electric Taxi be maintained/serviced?
The Electric Cab is serviced annually in around its birth date, or every 25k miles.
What is the best way to book a service at Putney Bridge and where is it located?
The best way to book a service repair at Sherbet Putney Bridge is by Calling us on 020 7736 8818 or 020 8568 9643 and speaking to one of our helpful team, who would be happy to book your vehicle in for when you require. We are very flexible, with a quick turn around.
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Get to your vaccination appointment safely in our safe, clean, and accessible Sherbet Electric Taxi at a fixed price. We’re on hand to provide transport to all in and around London hospital hubs, local vaccination services, pharmacies, and vaccination centres.
Safety is our priority – our drivers and staff received special training by the NHS in the process of hygienic loading and effective cleaning to provide the safest transportation to those who need it during the Coronavirus pandemic.
• Approved private passenger compartment with separate air conditioning
• Cleaned after every journey
• 2m distance from back passenger to the driver in our six-seater Electric Taxi
• Drivers are all CRB checked and licensed by TFL
You can book your Sherbet Electric Taxi via the app, website, email, or phone.
Our Ride customer service and dispatch are open 24/7 and always ready to help. There is also an option to book Sherbet Electric Taxi for someone else if you would like to make sure their journey is safe and in comfort.
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Sherbet London Taxis Ltd is fully open throughout lockdown across all our sites to ensure that taxi drivers can continue working through support with discounted taxi rentals. Our LEVC Warranty approved Garage in Putney is open for all taxi owners & operators for servicing, warranty, repairs and bodyshop work. Londoners can continue booking Sherbet Electric Taxis to safely & securely travel around London and beyond in the full knowledge that they are in a safe environment thanks to the purpose built partition screen, cleaned and sanitized vehicles with emissions of only 29 g/km, driven by the world’s best taxi drivers.
Sherbet has invested and launched a new digital campaign to highlight the benefits of a London Taxi including a discount for customers to book and ride it out safely in London. Full details of our current live campaign & offers can be viewed here.
Sherbet are continuing to work on investing in the new LEVC Electric Taxis as part of our commitment to help the Mayor of London realise the Air Strategy for London, technology to make booking taxis and taxi rental easier for our new and existing customers and data as we transition from diesel to data. Sherbet has a vision for a greener, cleaner London and we are driving forward with our vision with our partners delivering a frontline service to London.
Let Sherbet show you and your family the best of London’s iconic Christmas lights, all from your own clean and comfortable private compartment with 6 seats and a panoramic roof.
Our show-stopping panoramic roofs of our iconic black taxis will let you see the best of London at Christmas so let us pick you up from home and take you on an unforgettable private tour covering…
Oxford St
Regent street
Picadilly Circus
Harrods
Selfridges and more…
Book your tour today to guarantee a family treat this holiday season.
Prices from £80 for a two-hour tour including door to door service with 10% off for the first 100 bookings.
Call now on 0203 9483311 or email ride@sherbetlondon.com to pre-book & guarantee your electric taxi with a fixed price.
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Sherbet Putney Bridge Taxis
We would like to reassure all drivers that we will continue to open as normal at both our sites Dalston and Putney Bridge Taxis during the lockdown period for servicing, warranty work, running repairs, and taxi rentals. Bookings for LEVC TXE warranty, repair, and servicing work now being taken:
LEVC Approved
Accident and Body Work Repairs
Approved Repair Centre for all insurers
Flexible and Friendly Taxis Available
TXE and TX4 Servicing
All Major Services Undertaken
Overhaul, MOT and Running Repairs
Rent per Shift or Per Week
TXE and TX4 Taxi Rental
Servicing your taxi regularly improves its value and longevity. Whether you drive an Electric or a TX4 taxi it is important to keep your model working at its best. We recommend taking your cab for regular servicing and maintenance checks, to ensure that any potential issues can be resolved quickly and that you won’t have to be off the road for long. To find out more, read an interview with Iqbal Chaudary, our Workshop & Service Manager at Sherbet Putney Bridge Taxis.
To book your service or maintenance please give us a call on 02084587111 option 2 or email info@sherbetlondon.com
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We’re delighted to announce our new service ‘Sherbet On Demand’
Due to the difficulties we have all faced recently, we have taken the opportunity to relook at the traditional taxi rental model, and have decided it is time to offer an alternative.
An alternative that allows for flexibility, agility to change at short notice and the opportunity for our Drivers to create the ‘shift’ framework that works for them – in the new climate.
Our new service allows drivers to rent when they need to, whether it is one shift a week, or a duration of six weeks – our on-demand rental taxis will be ready when you are. Conveniently located, fully charged, and ready to go.
We believe our industry has changed significantly over the last few months. More drivers are looking to reduce hours and as such, they feel they are unable to afford to rent an electric taxi, this way electric taxis are available for everyone irrespective of work pattern, shift, or budget level.
Where are the Taxis located?
We will start with three locations across London. One in the South, one in the West, and one in North London. Our plan is to have over 100 conveniently located across London and the suburbs.
What Taxis do we use? We use the Electric LEVC TXE.
Will the taxis be charged? Yes, the taxi will be charged and ready to go. All charging costs are included in per shift rental cost
What Shifts are available? Taxis will be available on a two-shift per day pattern – Shift one 5:30 am to 15:30 pm, Shift two 18:00pm -3:00 am.
How many Shifts per week can I book? You are free to book as many as you wish, a price discount will be available should you book a double shift.
How do I book? To start, we will allocate you with via your rental coordinator, you can talk directly and book the shifts you need.
I have never driven an electric TXE before? This is not a problem, we offer a full induction.
How do I access the taxi? You will be given full training, it’s very simple.
Is it for Green and Yellow badges? Yes, it’s available to everyone.
How can I register my interest? Please complete the form below and one of our team will be in touch.
According to new data presented by The Guardian in the above graph, road traffic levels across outer London areas are now far higher than this time last year. The difference in traffic congestion compared with 2019 aligns with Sherbet’s recent Intelligent Telematics data which captures commuting and travel taxi movements and Sherbet Ride journey trends.
Sherbet owns our inventory, so we can offer a unique and effective advertising ROI with the right geography layering and up-to-date insight data. We track and report every taxi as it delivers a campaign through Intelligent Telematic journey data, digital photo recording, and GPS tracking. In particular, we’ve recently observed that our Geofence mapping journey movement data within key outer London hotspot areas such as Wandsworth, Putney, Clapham, Chelsea, Harrow, Hounslow, Walthamstow, and Ilford is increasing significantly across the last few weeks. This indicates that people are moving around the capital differently within the current climate. Taxis go where people go – the demand + geography reflect the demographic movements within our new norm.
The numbers of coverage across these outer London areas of focus are constantly increasing every day. Additionally, they mirror the Sherbet app journeys we are currently running including regular school runs, hospital appointments, film companies transporting crew and talent, business and corporate accounts journeys, airport transfers, and secure courier services.
A recent YouGov data (shared every 2 weeks) which analyses differentials in terms of behavioural changes and trends indicate that city workers and ABC1 audiences living in outer London areas favors taxi as a mode of transport, often noticing advertisments on taxis and they agree that OOH has helped them to become aware of new products and services.
Similarly, our customer statistics from Sherbet Ride indicate currently, the public prefers to choose Black Taxis over other forms of transport as they are a safer and cleaner way to travel with its purpose-built partition screen separating the driver from the passengers. This trend is very likely to continue making it a perfect opportunity for brands to reconnect and reach their audiences through the taxi advertising medium. Sherbet Media can tailor any campaign to particular needs, budgets, and areas based on journey data delivering transparent ROI and added assurance in this current climate.
Source: The Guardian, Sherbet Intelligent Telematics, Sherbet Ride Database, YouGov Data
Get in touch with our team sales@sherbetlondon.com to find out more about how we can help with maximising the innovative, creative potential of campaigns by using bespoke techniques and technologies.
Download the Android & iOS Sherbet Ride App to Book an Electric Taxi
We have a strong fleet of 700 electric taxis with a national reach of up to 3500 vehicles. Sherbet Electric Taxis are available 24/7 to all residents and visitors of London – We understand the importance of making our passengers feel safe and comfortable. That is why all our taxi drivers are fully licensed by TFL; with years of experience and training. Our Sherbet Ride drivers are PCO compliant with regular documentation checks and follow impeccable safety standards and practices. Our ambassador drivers have extensive travel knowledge to make the most complex journeys simple.
Sherbet London Taxis Ltd is fully open throughout lockdown across all our sites to ensure that taxi drivers can continue working through support with discounted taxi rentals. Our LEVC Warranty approved 
