Private hire driver news & guides

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Which is better in 2024: PCO Car Hire or Rent to Buy?

Which is better in 2024: PCO Car Hire or Rent to Buy?

To work as a private-hire driver you need a PCO car that meets the rules of operators such as Uber.

April 5, 2023
Private hire driver tips: Driving during Ramadan

Private hire driver tips: Driving during Ramadan

Stay safe and comfortable on the road this Ramadan with Otto Car’s essential tips for private hire d

March 22, 2023
Why Otto Car gave me £10k – and a Tesla

Why Otto Car gave me £10k – and a Tesla

Isaac Yageneh explains why his recent part-exchange deal with Otto Car was super smooth, reveals his

March 7, 2023
How to make your EV battery last in cold weather

How to make your EV battery last in cold weather

Boost your EV range and earnings this winter with these simple tips for PCO drivers. Learn how to ge

January 27, 2023
Otto Life Stories #5: Samuel

Otto Life Stories #5: Samuel

Samuel is a fine example of how PCO drivers often have hidden skills. He is fluent in three language

January 5, 2023
Meet our Customer Relations Advisor Hasan

Meet our Customer Relations Advisor Hasan

Customer relations advisors are usually the first point of contact for our family of PCO drivers. As

December 23, 2022
Otto drivers support Brazil to win the World Cup

Otto drivers support Brazil to win the World Cup

To celebrate the diversity of the Otto family, we asked our drivers which team they want to win the

December 2, 2022
How to earn more during winter as a PCO driver

How to earn more during winter as a PCO driver

Winter is the perfect time to boost your earnings as a PCO driver. Check out our top tips for making

December 2, 2022
How Azu earned £12.5k with Otto Car’s Part-Exchange

How Azu earned £12.5k with Otto Car’s Part-Exchange

Azu explains why the new Otto Car part-exchange scheme was such a seamless experience and reveals wh

November 24, 2022
Why the Skoda Enyaq is a great PCO car

Why the Skoda Enyaq is a great PCO car

To help you decide if the Skoda Enyaq is the perfect Uber car for you, we’ve put together a guide to

November 16, 2022
Otto Life Stories #4: Eniola

Otto Life Stories #4: Eniola

Eniola shares how to work longer shifts, her own experiences as a female driver and explains why thi

November 15, 2022
The risks, law and penalties of mobile phone use while driving

The risks, law and penalties of mobile phone use while driving

Otto Car's experienced driving instructor Berat shares some statistics and tips about mobile phone u

November 10, 2022
Autopay set up for Dart and Congestion charges

Autopay set up for Dart and Congestion charges

To make things easier for you, all of Otto's PCO cars are registered with Dartford Charge and Conges

November 9, 2022
Meet our new Ilford Hub Manager Ijaz

Meet our new Ilford Hub Manager Ijaz

We recently caught up with the new Ilford manager Ijaz as he shares his new experience with the priv

November 7, 2022
The alternative EV charging guide 2024

The alternative EV charging guide 2024

Here’s how to save money charging your electric car at public points.

November 3, 2022
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