Posted on the 4th August 2026 in PHTM News

UNION MOTOR COMPANY MARKS 30 YEARS SUPPORTING SCOTTISH TAXI TRADE WITH SPECIAL GIVE AWAY

The Edinburgh site, which employs seven people, has played a key role in supplying, maintaining and supporting vehicles for the taxi sector since the mid 1990s.

Now part of Vertu Motors following its acquisition last summer, the business continues to provide servicing, parts and specialist support tailored to professional drivers who own and run LEVC Hackney carriages

To help celebrate the milestone, Union Motor Company gave away 30 prizes to customers, including free servicing, tyre alignment and MOT tests, reflecting the day-to- day essentials that keep drivers earning.

The integration into Vertu, which also operates The Taxi Centre in Glasgow, has enabled investment in facilities, stock and systems, while maintaining the specialist knowledge that drivers rely on.

Vertu, the fourth largest automotive group in the UK, is now the leading retailer of LEVC products across Scotland’s Central Belt.

Customers benefit from manufacturer-approved servicing, a wide range of parts and a team familiar with the demands of high-mileage, city-based driving, ensuring the Hackney carriage community receives the highest standards of care and expertise.

Claire Newlands, General Manager for LEVC workshops across central Scotland incorporating Union Motor Company and Glasgow LEVC, said: “This milestone belongs to the drivers who have trusted us for years to keep them working, and we’re pleased to have so many here to celebrate 30 years with us.

“Many of our customers have been with us for a long time. We know the vehicles, we know the routes they cover and we know what their job looks like in real life, not just on paper. That experience is what keeps people coming back and the prizes we have handed out are a small way of saying thank you.

“As Union Motor Company enters its fourth decade, our focus remains on the practical needs of drivers - minimising downtime, maintaining safety standards and helping businesses stay profitable.

“Lots of things have changed since the company first opened and the team continues to evolve to support the next generation of taxis, including hybrid and electric models.”

Robert Forrester, Chief Executive of Vertu, said: “Union Motor Company is an important part of the group’s specialist offering, with a focus on LEVC products that are critical to the sector.

“The taxi sector depends on trusted partners that can deliver consistent service at pace. It has built that reputation over 30 years, and it’s pleasing to see that continue under Vertu with the same customer focus.

“Bringing Union Motor Company into the group strengthened our ability to support this sector properly. The anniversary is a reminder of how important that support network is to drivers and their communities.”


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