Otto Life Stories: No 6 – Samuel
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by C Chow
1y ago
Samuel is a fine example of how PCO drivers often have hidden skills. He is fluent in three languages, previously worked in the ambulance service – and shares great ideas on how to handle difficult riders. How long have you been a PCO driver? I’ve had my licence for nearly twelve years but I never used it until three years ago. Really. Why is that? Not long after I got the PCO licence, I started to work in the ambulance transport service, taking patients to the hospital and then home again. Do you need a PCO licence to do ambulance transport work? No you don’t but I had to keep renewing this l ..read more
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Meet our Customer Relations Advisor Hasan
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by C Chow
1y ago
Customer relations advisors are usually the first point of contact for our family of PCO drivers. As a PCO driver himself, Hasan at the Hammersmith hub shares what he likes about being an Uber driver, PCN hotspots to avoid, and the best places to get jobs.  How long have you been with Otto Car? I’ve been with Otto Car since June 2022, so it’s been six months now.  What is it like working in the Hammersmith hub? It’s very fast here indeed, private hire is a fast-paced industry. The drivers are nice and friendly. My colleagues treat me well. Abdul has been an amazing hub manager. Withi ..read more
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Gear up for a successful festive season
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by C Chow
1y ago
To many PCO drivers, Christmas is the busiest season of the entire year. Generally speaking, Uber drivers can earn an average of 8% more in December compared to November. With all the parties, gatherings and journeys back home, it’s an excellent time to maximise your earnings. Here are our top tips to make the most of the festive season. Get your PCO car ready  Travel chaos is expected during Christmas with traffic jams and the closure of public transport.  Make sure that your PCO car is in the best condition possible. Check your battery, lights and tyres. Pack your winter emergency ..read more
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How Azu earned £12.5k with Otto Car’s Part-Exchange
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by C Chow
1y ago
Azu explains why the new Otto Car part-exchange scheme was such a seamless experience and reveals which teams he will be supporting in the FIFA World Cup.  When did you first become a PCO driver? I’ve been a cab driver since 2010 but I only joined Uber about three and a half years ago. And how long have you been with Otto Car? Since 2019, so we’re talking over three years now.  What car did you have prior to this one? I had a petrol-hybrid Kia Niro, which I also got through Otto Car on Rent 2 Buy. It was a three-year deal and after that finished, I had the option to keep the car or s ..read more
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Why the Skoda Enyaq is a great PCO car
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by C Chow
1y ago
We love reviewing the latest PCO cars in the private hire market. Previously we explained why we think the Tesla Model 3 and Volkswagen ID.3 are amazing PCO cars, and next up is the Skoda Enyaq. To help you decide whether it’s the perfect Uber car for you, we’ve put together a guide to the best features of this popular car, and here are some of our favourites: Range of up to 256 miles The longer range a PCO car has, the more trips you can get on a single charge. The Skoda Enyaq iV 60 we currently offer features a 58kWh battery capable of travelling up to 256 miles, which is pretty decent and p ..read more
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Otto Life Stories: No 5 – Eniola
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by C Chow
1y ago
Eniola shares great ideas about how to work longer shifts, shares her own experiences as a female driver and explains why this role is such a good fit for family life.   What jobs did you do before PCO driving? I was an IT helpdesk manager for the Department of Health. I’ve also been a school administrator and an office manager. My last role was as a church secretary. How long have you been an Uber driver? Officially since 2019, which is when I picked up my first car. However, I didn’t actually start working until the following January. I’ve been with Otto since May 2020. That’s an o ..read more
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The risks, law and penalties of mobile phone use while driving
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by C Chow
1y ago
Otto Car is committed to helping and supporting PCO drivers to be successful. That’s why we put together help guides regularly to help you become a safer driver.  In this article, our experienced driving instructor Berat shares some stats and tips about mobile phone use while driving.  Is it legal to use a mobile phone while driving in the UK? In the UK, using your mobile phone while driving is an offence due to the dangers of distracted driving to both yourself and others on the road.  It is illegal for anyone to use a handheld phone while driving, even if stopped or queueing i ..read more
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Autopay set up for Dart and Congestion charges
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by C Chow
1y ago
At Otto Car, we help private hire drivers focus on what matters – earning a living.  To make things easier for you, all of our PCO cars are registered with Dartford Charge and Congestion Charge autopay.  The PCN for not paying the Dart Charge and Congestion Charge are £70 and £160 respectively. But we’re here to provide a stress-free PCO driving experience. Since your car is registered with autopay, you have nothing to worry about.  Related article: Recent London PCN hotspots that Uber drivers need to know How it works If you’re on our PCO Car Hire, Rent 2 Buy or Rent 2 Buy + p ..read more
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Meet our new Ilford Branch Manager Ijaz
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by C Chow
1y ago
Say hello to Ijaz, the new Ilford Branch Manager at Otto Car.  We recently caught up with him as he shares his new experience with the private hire community in Redbridge.  Please tell us more about yourself.  I joined Otto Car in August 2022. I was a Sales Manager in the motor trading industry before. My story is pretty straightforward. I heard about Otto online, I did my research about the company, I applied for the job, and then here I am!  How are you settling in? It’s almost my fourth month here. I’m happy to say that I’m settling well in my new role. And I look forwar ..read more
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The alternative EV charging guide 2022
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by C Chow
1y ago
Here’s how to save money charging your electric car at public points Every PCO driver knows that time is money – and this is especially true when you charge an electric vehicle. You must pay more to charge the car faster and get back onto the road to keep earning money. And yet it doesn’t have to be this way, because the super quick electric vehicle charge points that are available at Shell or BP garages are merely one way to recharge your electric car.  This article explores the various options available to Uber drivers who want to reduce the cost of EV charging. There is a lot of overla ..read more
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