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1. Vaccination appointment? Get there safely.

   January 12, 2021 11:37 am Comments Off on Vaccination appointment? Get there safely.

   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.

   Call the Sherbet Ride Team on 020 3948 3311 or email ride@sherbetlondon.com

   Why Electric Taxis are the safest form of travel?

2. Sherbet London Taxis is Fully Open Throughout Lockdown

   November 24, 2020 2:02 pm Comments Off on Sherbet London Taxis is Fully Open Throughout Lockdown

   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.

   For more information please give us a call on 020 8458 7111 or email info@sherbetlondon.com

3. Safe Christmas Taxi Tours

   November 18, 2020 12:24 pm Comments Off on Safe Christmas Taxi Tours

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   Safe Christmas Tours

   Your tour of the lights & sighs

   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.

   www.sherbetbookings.com 

   Driver: James Southgate

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4. Sherbet At Putney Bridge | Taxi Servicing Centre

   November 3, 2020 1:33 pm Comments Off on Sherbet At Putney Bridge | Taxi Servicing Centre

   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

5. Rent Sherbet Electric Taxis On Demand

   October 27, 2020 12:05 pm Comments Off on Rent Sherbet Electric Taxis On Demand

   

    

   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.

   Email shift@sherbetlondon.com to register your interest.

    

   FAQ’s

   Why rent per shift?

   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.

    

6. Increasing Commuting/Travel Data

   September 30, 2020 10:50 am Comments Off on Increasing Commuting/Travel Data

   

   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 

   www.sherbetride.com

7. Sherbet Putney Garage Business As Usual

   September 14, 2020 10:02 am Comments Off on Sherbet Putney Garage Business As Usual

   Sherbet thanks Wendy Sorrell

   Sherbet Putney Garage Manager, Wendy Sorrell has now successfully completed her two year contract overseeing the Putney Garage under the Sherbet ownership. Wendy has now stepped back from her day to day operational role but will remain a shareholder of Sherbet London going forward.

   Asher Moses, CEO of Sherbet commented

   “Wendy has brought a wealth of experience to Sherbet following the acquisition back in October 2018 and has been an invaluable member of our team. We wish her all the best and are delighted that Wendy remains a part our business with her investment in Sherbet London”.

   The Putney Garage will continue to operate as normal for full servicing and warranty works, under the management of Lee Drinkwater, our Fleet Director and Iqbal Chaudary, our Lead Mechanic, a key hire from Mercedes.

   Asher Moses said,

   “We want to see all our regular and new drivers. Please book an appointment and let us look after you and showcase our Sherbet standard of excellence”.

   Call us on 020 7736 8818 to book in your taxi at our Sherbet Putney Bridge site.

8. Shared Booking Platforms Threaten the Long Term Future of Black Taxis

   August 25, 2020 10:53 am Comments Off on Shared Booking Platforms Threaten the Long Term Future of Black Taxis

    

   Shared booking platforms threaten the long-term future of black cabs warns leading taxi industry figure.

   Asher Moses, CEO of Sherbet London, has warned of the potential long-term damage to the black cab industry when both Black Cabs and Private Hire Vehicles (PHV) share the same booking apps. In recent weeks Freenow has linked up with Kapten, Gett has partnered with Ola, whilst Uber has purchased cab technology company Autocab.

   Asher Moses, Chief Executive of Sherbet London, said:

   “With a number of apps now promoting both Black Cabs and PHVs, customers are presented with a choice about how to make their journey. However, in the vast majority of cases, a private hire vehicle is presented as the cheaper option. I am concerned that customers will only consider the cost of their journey and not the benefits of using a Black Cab and this will result in journeys being diverted from Black Cabs to PHVs.

   “In the long term this may well see a reduction in business for black cabs and a challenge to the viability of the business model for Black Cab owners. It is vital that we continue to support the iconic Black Cab industry in London, particularly. That is why at Sherbet we only allow the booking of Black Cabs via our app.”

   Yellow Badge Cab driver, Allen Prosser agreed:

   “Many cabbies I have spoken with disagree with both PHVs and Black Cabs being on the same app. The reality is people just choose based on price, which often benefits the PHV drivers, and don’t consider the improved, faster service that they can get from a Black Cab Driver who has completed the ‘Knowledge’

   During the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a significant drop in business for the taxi trade, with some cabbies in London reporting that they are seeing earnings drop by up to 80%. With the ending of government support for self-employed workers and businesses in London being slow to return to full-time office-working, Black Cab drivers are facing difficult business conditions. There are concerns that a further loss of business, with customers being diverted from black cabs to PHVs, will only exacerbate the problem.

9. Dior pop up at Harrods

   August 5, 2020 3:27 pm Comments Off on Dior pop up at Harrods

   Our premium Electric Taxis boast soft velvet embroidered with distinctive pattern and Dior Oblique motifs to celebrate Dior AW20 collection by Maria Grazia Chiuri, exclusively available at the Harrods pop-up store this August.

   Making a worldwide debut at Harrods, brand-new velvet iterations of the label’s emblematic handbags will be available to shop, from the Saddle to the Lady D-Lite and the iconic Dior Book Tote, with select pieces available for personalisation using the ABCDior service.

   ‘Dior are extremely happy with the speed, quality and execution of the campaign delivery by Sherbet, Drivers were great and the cabs look excellent’

      

   Get in Touch for Taxi Advertising 

   Download the Android & iOS Sherbet Ride App to Hire an Electric Taxi with us!

   www.sherbetride.com

10. Effective CO2 Data Reporting For Your Business

    July 16, 2020 9:06 am Comments Off on Effective CO2 Data Reporting For Your Business

    We are living in a connected and data-driven world. However, when it comes to corporate travel, making sure that your business has adequate carbon and sustainability reporting tools can be often costly and time-consuming. Sherbet Ride can help you save time and reduce costs by effectively showcasing carbon emission data captured from your corporate travel.

    Here’s How We Make It Easy For You

    Our fleet of Sherbet Electric Taxi utilizes the latest technology which enables us to offer the highest level of carbon emissions offset for your business.

    Each electric taxi emits only 29g/km of CO2 versus 222g/km in standard diesel model. All taxis are tracked across our entire network by Intelligent Telematics systems and each journey is monitored by a dedicated account manager who proactively supports you to optimise your service. Our systems automatically register information including

    • Total monthly carbon emissions savings
    • Total miles driven
    • Total no of journeys
    • Total spend

    This information is collected and analysed to showcase our clients’ full report of all trips made with their CO2 emissions in tailored monthly statements. The data can be illustrated in graphs or heatmaps showing the CO2 savings per passenger with consolidated MI reports giving you full visibility of spend across all booking channels.

    

    Why Report?

    The Companies Act 2006 (Strategic Report and Directors’ Report) Regulations 2013 has required all UK quoted companies to report on their carbon emissions as part of their annual Directors’ Report from 1^st of October 2013 (for all UK incorporated companies listed on the main market of the London Stock Exchange, a European Economic Area market or whose shares are dealing on the New York Stock Exchange or NASDAQ). However, the government strongly encourages all other companies to report likewise. What is more, according to the PwC Global 500 Report 2013 Carbon Disclosure Project, “Approximately 70% of Global 500 currently reports their business travel carbon footprint. 51% of companies selected reputation as a common opportunity”. This practice could also be a powerful tool for building your brand’s green credentials and reputation.

    Offsetting Travel Carbon Emissions

    Over the years, the practice of offsetting travel carbon emissions has become increasingly popular. More than ever, businesses are implementing new green travel initiatives to address the issues of climate change.

    The FCM Travel defines carbon offsetting as ‘neutralising a metric tonne of CO2 equivalent emitted in one place by avoiding the release of a CO2 elsewhere or absorbing CO2 that would have otherwise remained in the atmosphere.’ With corporate travel, companies are reducing the number of harmful emissions emitted into the atmosphere by diesel vehicles to limiting their impact on the environment.

    Switch to Green with Sherbet

    Sherbet Ride is committed to promoting sustainable travel and putting environmentally friendly practices at the front of our business. Does your business have an account with a taxi or private hire company in London? If so why not think about a switch to greener travel with a Sherbet Ride Corporate account. We contribute towards cleaner air in London without costing your business more. We can provide cleaner ground transportation in our new electric taxis at extremely competitive rates. Riding with Sherbet can actually help you with your business Corporate Social Responsibility through sustainable travel, making it easy to understand and offset your carbon footprint.

    Source: FCM Travel https://www.fcmtravel.com/en-de/resources/guides/carbon-footprint-for-travel

    For more information visit www.sherbetride.com

    Set up a Sherbet Ride Corporate Account 

    Or speak to our team 0203 948 3311