Price

Cabcast Basic is priced at GBP 145 (ex. VAT). This price is universal across our private hire vehicle (PHV) option and our Hackney carriage option. To understand the differences between the Hackney carriage and PHV options, we have outlined this below.

Private Hire Vehicle Option

Cabcast Basic uses an adjustable universal fitting and will work with virtually all vehicles. If the vehicles you are working with require an alternative fitting, let us know and we can work to develop an appropriate solution.

Screen size

• Cabcast Basic for private hire vehicles uses one 7 inch screen (screen size can be increased)

Button-less screen design

• There are no buttons on the Cabcast PHV screen - this keeps the passenger's focus purely on the screen content, without any distractions. We are able to add external buttons, such as volume control, power buttons, or anything else you may require.

Mounting

• Cabcast Basic for private hire vehicles uses a universal custom headrest with a built-in display. This headrest can be installed in either the front passenger or drivers seat

Number of screens per vehicle

• Up to two Cabcast Basic headrests can be installed into one PHV - a unit on both front seats

Storing content

• Cabcast Basic for PHVs are updated via USB memory stick. This is a low-cost and reliable method of running advertising content on the screen. The content will be looped throughout the journey, ensuring each advertiser gets an equal amount of advertising.

Hackney Carriage Option

Cabcast Basic for Hackney carriages uses a larger headrest display compared to that of PHVs. The headrest is mounted into either the driver or passenger side of the vehicle, on the driver-side partition.

Screen size

• Cabcast Basic for Hackney carriages use one 10.4 inch screen (screen size can be increased)

Button-less screen design

• There are no buttons on the Cabcast Hackney carriage screen - this keeps the passenger's focus completely on the screen content with no distractions. We are able to add external buttons, such as volume control, power buttons, or anything else you may require.

Mounting

• Cabcast Basic for Hackney carriages is replaces the driver's headrest. The display will be on the driver's side of the partition, ensuring protection against tampering from passengers.

Number of screens per vehicle

• One Cabcast Basic unit can be installed into each Hackney carriage.

Storing content

• Cabcast Basic for Hackney carriages are updated via USB memory stick. This is a low-cost and reliable method of running advertising content on the screen. The content will be looped throughout the journey, ensuring each advertiser gets an equal amount of advertising.

Installation

Cabcast Basic is a breeze to install into PHVs and Hackney carriages. We've made it easy to wire up to the power in both options so that you can get your network of taxis and PHVs up and running in no time.

The main power is drawn from the 12V power supply. This allows the headrest to automatically power on and off with the engine. Of course, we're dedicated to helping you get Cabcast up and running, so along with comprehensive user guides, our engineers are always just a phone call away.

If you are unable to install Cabcast Basic yourself, we offer a Setup & Installation service. Our qualified auto electricians will visit your base and install Cabcast in your vehicles.