We recently had the pleasure to work with Agenda Media International on a Taxi Advertising campaign for Embassy Gardens & Ballymore. We are pleased that our branded taxis are back this year achieving high visibility in the city promoting the new Ballymore development in Nine Elms featuring 35- meters high and 25 meters-long Skypool that seems to float in the air.
The heavyweight campaign also includes branded interior tip seats and PR activations.
We recently had the pleasure to team up with Evolve OOH on the Juniper Networks taxi advertising campaign – a perfect choice for innovation and technology-driven company. Our fleet of bright green taxis went live in line with London’s shops, hospitality, and offices opening timely welcoming people back to the city and promoting Juniper as a leader in Networking and Cybersecurity Solutions.
We are excited to share our recent collaboration with EMYP Studios for SkinCeuticals and Doctor Jonquille Chantrey’s new clinic launch in Selfridges.
Throughout April, we brought Selfridges to recipients’ front door to celebrate SkinCeuticals and Doctor Jonquille Chantrey launching their new beauty clinic in London.
SkinCeuticals x Selfridges smartly dressed iconic doorman and Taxi Drivers safely hand-delivered bespoke invitations and gifts via our sustainable Electric branded taxi and will be collecting recipients from their door arriving in style to Selfridges beauty hall for their 1:1 beauty appointments. Our branded Electric Taxi complemented the campaign’s elegant light blue theme perfectly contributing to the ultimate brand experience.
Did you know that Sherbet are fast-tracking, cost-effective, all Electric Taxi fleet advertising medium? Driving your brand awareness, making a stand at events and PR opportunities with sophisticated analytics reporting and CO2 emissions saving trackers. Contact us to find out how we can help.
Three words to enter any destination in London: Sherbet Electric Taxis partners with what3words
People can now use what3words addresses across all Sherbet Ride booking channels to get dropped off at precise locations.
Today, Sherbet Electric Taxis announces its partnership with location technology, what3words. what3words will enable new & existing Sherbet Customers to provide more accurate location data and help Sherbet deliver a Safe & Sustainable service in our London Taxis. Passengers can enter a what3words address for their pick up or drop-off location, meaning they no longer have to enter long and often unreliable street addresses. Three words are all they need.
what3words is an easy way to identify precise locations. Every 3 metre square has been given a unique combination of three words: a what3words address. So, for example, ///cafe.track.logo will take you to the easiest pick-up point outsideof Charing Cross.
Moving around London will be easier and simpler than ever and Sherbet drivers will no longer have to waste time looking for the exact pick up or drop-off locations. Whether it’s a specific door, shopping mall entrance, street corner, or park gate, Sherbet passengers can enter what3words addresses to enable the fastest possible route planning.
‘Sherbet Ride is providing an incredible service to Londoners. It’s fast, convenient and its UI makes it easy to use. The addition of what3words will make that experience even better, as passengers will know they’re arriving exactly where they need to be, without the need for extra directions.’
Adds Chris Sheldrick, Co-founder and CEO of what3words.‘We are delighted to be partnering with what3words, a location technology that will enhance the experience for both Sherbet passengers and drivers while helping the business drive efficiency’.
Said Asher Moses, Founder, and CEO of Sherbet Electric Taxis.
Co-founded in London in 2013 by Chris Sheldrick, what3words is the simplest way to talk about location. The system covers the entire world, never needs updating, and works offline. A what3words address is a human-friendly way to share very precise locations with other people, or to input them into platforms and machines such as ride-hailing apps or e-commerce checkouts. It is optimised for voice input and contains built-in error prevention to immediately identify and correct input mistakes.
The free what3words app, available for iOS and Android, and the online map enable people to find, share and navigate to what3words addresses in over 45 languages to date. Millions of what3words addresses are in use around the world, with thousands of businesses using them to save money, be more efficient and provide a better customer experience. what3words is integrated into apps, platforms and websites, with just a few lines of code. Products are available for free or for a nominal fee for qualifying NGOs. Its partners include Mercedes-Benz, Triumph Motorcycles, Premier Inn, the AA and many emergency services across the world.
what3words has a team of over 100 people, across offices in London UK, San-Francisco USA, Johannesburg ZA and Ulaanbaatar Mongolia. The company has raised over £80 million in capital from investors such as Intel, Aramex, Deutsche Bahn, Subaru and the Sony Investment Fund.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
Furthering its dedication to be a top sustainable electric taxi travel solution provider, Sherbet The Electric Taxi Company are delighted to announce its new strategic partnership with Cab9 for Ride Technology platform. With its robust portfolio, Cab9 are innovative software & application development provider and strategic technology partner for a number of ground transportation providers in the UK helping businesses deliver exceptional customer experience.
Having made the decision to leave our previous supplier, we are delighted to partner with Cab9 in getting our new technology ready for deployment during the lockdown period.
Cab9 has a deep knowledge and expertise in ground transportation systems which should prove to be extremely valuable for our current and future customers. Its powerful dispatch system and easy-to-use driver and passenger apps allow for seamless integration whilst also giving an option for bespoke configurations. Not only do we love the Cab9 products, the Cab9 Team have demonstrated their commitment to the Taxi Industry through the development and launch of exciting products including Apps, Corporate Portals, What3Words, system integrations, and more.
Martyn Hambley, General Manager stated
[/vc_column_text][dt_quote background=”fancy”]“Having reviewed our Ride technology early into my arrival at Sherbet, the need for change was evident and it was obvious that Tarpit, Alan and the Cab9 team are committed and passionate about the Taxi industry and they are the right partner for our sustainable future. Their current and upcoming software is phenomenal and I look forward to a long and mutually beneficial partnership that Sherbet customers will benefit from.”[/dt_quote][vc_column_text]This partnership aligns with Sherbet’s core values and strategy on so many fronts. We are excited to look into the future to grow and constantly improve services we offer providing safe, sustainable and efficient travel in and around London.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
We are delighted to share that Sherbet London have won the Corporate LiveWire International Innovation & Excellence Award 2021 for Most Innovative Taxi Company
‘It was great to learn more about a company which is passionate about changing the industry and offering solutions which have a positive impact on the world we live in. You clearly see the value in investing in sustainable methods of travel and we can see the amazing support and feedback you have already received. The quality of the cars and drivers are exceptionally high and reliability and professionalism is something we frequently saw mentioned in the reviews. Considering the quality of the service you offer, the costs are extremely competitive. We are very pleased to recognise you.’
Corporate LiveWire Awards
We are honored to be recognised and extremely proud of our team for all their hard work that has been noticed by such respectable organisations as Corporate LiveWire and Prestige Awards.
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.
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.
