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Specialist Taxi Replacement Vehicles

PurpleSquare Hire provides specialist taxi replacement vehicles for drivers who cannot afford to be off the road. We understand that every day without a vehicle is a day without income, and we deliver fast.

Who this is for

This service is built for licensed hackney and private hire drivers, owner-operators, and taxi fleet operators whose income depends on being on the plates. We work with single-vehicle drivers as well as larger PHV fleets, including Wolverhampton-plated drivers operating out of area.

Why taxi drivers need specialist replacements

A taxi isn’t just transport - it’s your livelihood. A standard saloon won’t cut it for licensed work, and most high-street hire desks can’t provide a plated vehicle. We can. We hold a specialist fleet of licensed taxis, including wheelchair-accessible vehicles, ready to deploy nationwide.

Vehicle types available

  • Executive saloons for chauffeur work.
  • EV and hybrid taxi options where plate conditions permit - see EV & hybrid hire.

How it works after a non-fault accident

  1. Call us straight away - even before you’ve sorted recovery.
  2. We confirm liability and arrange a like-for-like licensed replacement.
  3. We deliver the vehicle to you and manage the credit hire claim.
  4. You stay earning. We chase the at-fault insurer.
  5. End of hire, we collect from wherever suits.

What we need from you

To get a plated replacement to you fast, we’ll ask for your licensing authority and plate number, your DVLA driving licence, basic details of the accident, and your normal vehicle’s make and model. The more of this you have to hand at first call, the quicker the keys land in your hand.

Speed of delivery

Same-day delivery in most areas. Our team understands that for a taxi driver, a 24-hour delay costs real money. We move at your pace - and we won’t put you in a vehicle that doesn’t comply with your licensing authority.

For taxi fleet operators

If you operate a taxi fleet, fold this into a wider fleet accident management arrangement - one number for every incident, properly licensed replacements, and recovery handled in the background.

Frequently asked questions

Can you provide a plated taxi as a replacement?

Yes. We hold a specialist fleet of licensed taxis including hackney, private hire, and wheelchair-accessible vehicles.

How fast can you deliver?

Same day in most areas after a non-fault accident - call us first and we will start the moment you’re off the line.

Do I have to pay anything?

Not when liability is clear. We supply the vehicle under a credit hire agreement and recover the costs from the at-fault insurer.

Will the replacement be insured for taxi work?

Yes. The replacement comes appropriately insured and licensed for hire and reward use where applicable.

What if my licence area is restricted?

Tell us your licensing authority and vehicle requirement and we will source a vehicle that complies.

Do you supply WAVs for accessible work?

Yes. Wheelchair-accessible vehicles are part of our specialist taxi fleet and can be delivered on the same terms.

I’m a Wolverhampton-plated driver working elsewhere - can you still help?

Yes. We supply replacement vehicles that comply with your licensing authority regardless of where you’re working from.

Available across the UK

Same-day or next-working-day delivery from a nationwide fleet. Popular delivery areas include:

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