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At Sherlock we are pleased to announce our recent partnership with Niels Kaae of Mobiq Group.

Sherlock is excited to announce our recent launch into Bulgaria.

There are many people in the taxi industry who consider automation to be purely making a booking which is automatically routed through a dispatch system to a driver.

Pewin Travel Group (PTG) was established in Nairobi, Kenya in 2007 with a focus on providing a transportation service to corporate businesses in the city.

Sherlock client UGO is a subsidiary of AlloTaxi, one of Sherlock’s first customers with operations in Lebanon and Angola.

You often find that taxi dispatch systems have been developed by taxi companies looking to control their own technology or software companies with little input from the industry.

Sherlock client Husk (formerly CarASAP) launched in 2015 as a credible alternative taxi business for corporates looking for a reliable and professional service at a reasonable price point.

There are many traditional taxi dispatch systems on the market which offer an out of the box solution.

Comcab is London’s largest fleet of black taxis and was acquired in 2021 by London’s Addison Lee Group.

Many competitors are led by tech professionals but here at Sherlock, we prefer to make sure our senior leadership has a background in the taxi and private hire industry, particularly in operations roles.

We’re absolutely thrilled to congratulate the Pewin Travel Group, Nairobi, on two recent award wins.

It’s not just about making a sale. Adam is on hand from a customer’s initial contact through to working with clients’ teams to ensuring that Sherlock is configured exactly how their business needs.

The UK government has committed to net zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Considering a new dispatch system or just want to see what else is available? Maybe your current supplier is no longer meeting your needs?

The new integration adds to Sherlock’s industry-leading suite of mapping technologies designed to pinpoint address search accuracy.

Consumers and businesses alike are aware of the pressures of inflation and increases to the cost of living at the moment.

As part of our customers’ standard licence fees we include all product updates at no extra charge.

It has been a turbulent few years in business for many; the coronavirus pandemic and global restrictions imposed by governments have meant that most sectors have suffered.

If you’re considering a new dispatch system or just want to see what is available on the market right now, then this is a question you should definitely be asking.

The two day event will see key partners in the taxi and private hire industry back in the Marshall Arena (formerly Arena MK), Milton Keynes to meet with clients and potential clients alike.

No matter who you speak to in the industry right now, one of the main problems is always the same. Driver recruitment.

Our philosophy at Sherlock Taxi is to put the customer at the heart of everything we do.

We're a couple of weekends into the latest easing of UK restrictions with reports showing that the high street is busy again, the public is going to the pub and for dinner - enjoying the beautiful weather we are having.

The taxi and private hire industry has seen many shifts including new ride-hailers in the market, changing legislation, advancements in technology and in most recent times, the effects of the pandemic and Uber's UK market strategy.

Over the past year the coronavirus pandemic has significantly reduced the demand for taxis across the globe.

Following a lengthy court case led by former Uber drivers, the UK Supreme Court has ruled that the claimants must be treated as workers rather than self-employed, a decision which could have profound and far-reaching consequences across the industry and wider 'gig economy'.

For anyone who is a parent in the UK, the news of schools reopening this week will be a welcome relief from weeks of juggling home-schooling and work commitments, and children missing out on contact time with teachers and socialising with their friends.

Undoubtedly, it is a very difficult time for any business in the taxi industry regardless of where you are.

Sherlock Taxi has a number of great marketing features from promo and referral codes to electronic vouchers and loyalty schemes.

Here at Sherlock Taxi we make a commitment to our clients to ensure that we will provide innovative, feature-rich technology, that genuinely works in a real-world environment.

In our most recent blog, "Looking to brighter futures for the taxi industry," we talked about what a hard year it has been for the industry as a whole but that there is now hope for brighter futures with a return to normality in spring.

This year has been difficult for business and the taxi and private hire industry has suffered a significant downturn.

Here at Sherlock we’ve been talking a lot recently about misconceptions and misleading information in the public domain.

Based on our conversations with operators on the market, we know that one of the biggest barriers to switching dispatch systems is implementation and going live.

Since Covid-19 has spread across the globe and governments worldwide have implemented lockdowns and strict social distancing measures, industries such as taxi have suffered immensely.

Taking place on 3rd and 4th June, PHTM Expo is the UK’s largest annual private hire and taxi event.

Climate change is on the political, economic and social agenda right now with international market trends suggesting that EV sales will overtake petrol and diesel sales by the late 2030s.

Over the course of January and February this year, every Sherlock customer will be updated to the latest version of the product at no additional cost.

With the festive celebrations over, the New Year is a great time to think about the successes of your last year and where there is room for improvement.

Green Cabs has been in business for 12 years and operates in five cities across the whole of New Zealand – Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Queenstown and Dunedin.

We’re delighted to announce that Sherlock Taxi has been shortlisted as a finalist for Software Innovation of the Year at the Digital Entrepreneur Awards.

Singapore Mobility Corporation Pte Ltd is a franchisee of Sixt Rent a Car and based in Singapore. The business implemented Sherlock Taxi as their new operating and dispatch system in July 2019.

Here at Haulmont Technology we are delighted to announce that Sherlock Taxi has been shortlisted as Technology Product of the Year for SMEs in Computing magazine’s Technology Product Awards.

Climate change is on the agenda and international market trends suggest that EV sales will overtake petrol and diesel sales by the late 2030s*.

In March, Lyft became the first ride-hailing company to hit the Stock market, with their share price opening at $87.24 and a company valuation of $29 billion.

Haulmont Technology was founded by the team behind Addison Lee’s award-winning taxi dispatch and management solution.

Luxe Cars is a high-end taxi company that launched in Peterborough in November 2018.

When talking to companies that are looking for a new booking and dispatch system, we are often asked about our implementation fee.

It’s been a great year for Sherlock Taxi with several new clients going live with us and many others lined up for 2019.

The Task and Finish Group have just released their report and recommendation on Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle licensing.

myCar is Adelaide’s first and only green chauffeur service. With zero emissions and licensed professional chauffeurs, myCar is committed to providing an environmentally sustainable, low carbon footprint chauffeur service without compromising on quality of drivers or the customer experience.

The private hire industry has changed considerably over the past ten years and companies need to innovate and evolve to thrive in challenging times with increased competition.

Not all dispatch systems are the same. Sherlock Taxi is created by the software development team behind Addison Lee’s award-winning taxi dispatch solution.

For those of you who are UK based, you may well have visited us last week at the PHTM Expo in Milton Keynes.

It's almost that time of year again where taxi industry veterans from business owners and managers to software providers and third-party applications descend on Arena MK for two days of the latest trends and innovation to be taking the industry by storm.

Automated dispatch technology should be helping your business to drive up efficiency, reduce dead mileage and increase your profitability.

Biz Cab, based in Malta, was founded by three entrepreneurs looking to shake up the taxi market in Malta as they had been frustrated with the customer experience they had been receiving in the local market.

Last night's Professional Driver Qsi Awards went off with a bang and I'm delighted to announce that all three of Haulmont Technology's customers who were nominated won at least one award.

At Sherlock Taxi we are always looking for new ways to support our customers and offer the best solution for your business needs so we are pleased to announce our recent partnership with Aten UK.

PAF is Royal Mail’s Postcode Address File which is updated every six months. As a licensed PAF reseller, we have integrated the Royal Mail address database into our address search function.

The Professional Driver QSi Awards are the only national awards which are dedicated to the Chauffeur, Private Hire and Taxi industry.

Last year alone, our development team added over 500 new features to Sherlock Taxi.

Having recently supported our newest customer from the sales process through to their successful go-live last week, I found one of the most interesting aspects of the project for me was all the work that goes into making sure an implementation is a success for both the customer and Sherlock Taxi.

When talking to our customers and prospective new customers, we are often asked about cloud hosting.

Paris-based LeCab continue to go from strength to strength with Sherlock Taxi as the foundation of their operations.

Central Taxis Coventry, the largest private hire and taxi operator in Coventry is now using Sherlock Taxi to run its business operations.

Come and visit the Sherlock Taxi team to find out more about the world's most advanced taxi solution.

Haulmont Technology has won the Vertical Market Solution of the Year in the ISV Category at the European IT & Software Excellence Awards 2016.

The Sherlock Taxi Solution; the world’s most advanced taxi system is amongst the finalists for the European IT & Software Excellence Awards 2016- the leading pan-European awards for ISVs, Solution Providers and Systems Integrators and their vendor and distributor partners – announced last Friday 26 February 2016 by IT Europa.

AfriCab is a driven and innovative start-up based in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire.

AfriCab, an innovative start-up based in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire is the latest customer of the Sherlock Taxi Solution.

Ma-Navette (translated from French to My Shuttle) is a licensed tourist transportation company offering a door-to-door service to both businesses and tourists; it specialises in airport transfers and jobs within Morocco and Casablanca.

Last night the Sherlock taxi solution team attended the Professional Driver Magazine’s QSi 2015 Award Night sponsored by many well-known industry figures.

Ma-Navette, Casablanca and Marrakesh’s high-quality transport company is now celebrating the launch of its new Sherlock system.

The Sherlock taxi system will soon run the Ma-Navette fleets in Casablanca and Marrakech, Morocco.

Airport Lynx was founded in 1998 to specialise in airport jobs from Cambridge International Airport; there was a high-demand for a reliable and comfortable service.

Airport Lynx; Cambridge’s premier chauffeur service and a growing airport specialist, can now celebrate the arrival of its Sherlock taxi solution.

AlloTaxi was established in 1999 as the go-to source for all ground transportation in Lebanon.

Haulmont are pleased to announce Sherlock will now run the Airport Lynx fleet in Cambridge, United Kingdom.

Dunedin Taxi was established in 1986 as a Private Hire & Taxi Service for Edinburgh. It has a fleet of 31 vehicles and provides an array of services including account work, wedding cars, city tours and airport transfers.

Dunedin Taxi; one of Edinburgh’s oldest and most experienced Private Hire & Taxi Service can now celebrate the arrival of the Sherlock taxi solution.

AlloTaxi; Beirut’s leading taxi company, can now celebrate the arrival of its Sherlock taxi solution.

MOSTAXI was founded by the Moscow Government in July 2012 and was the first taxi company in Moscow.

Haulmont is happy to announce Sherlock will now run the Allo Taxi fleet in Beirut, Lebanon.

The Sherlock taxi system will soon run the MosTaxi fleet in Moscow, Russia.

Haulmont are happy to announce Sherlock will now run the Dunedin Taxi fleet in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Pewin Cabs was established in 2007 with a vision to become the most sought-after transportation provider in East and Central Africa.

Pewin Cabs; Nairobi’s solution to consumer and corporate taxi and chauffeur services, is now celebrating its launch of the Sherlock taxi solution.

Haulmont are delighted to announce Sherlock will now run the Pewin Cabs fleet in Nairobi, Kenya.