How it works

I'm a customer looking for a taxi. How does Cheap Taxi work?

Through our unique online booking system, you can obtain quotes for journeys in a wide range of vehicles, not just taxis.  We can provide quotes for People Carriers, Limousines, Executive cars, Minibuses, Coaches and even Party buses! 

Using our online system couldn't be easier - just follow the four simple steps below to make your first reservation.

Four simple steps to booking your journey:

  1. Register for free to create an account.
  2. Request a new taxi quote: enter your journey details and specify a deadline for receiving quotes, then submit your Quote Request.
  3. Sit back and let fully licensed taxi / chauffeur companies email you directly with competitive quotes.
  4. Login to your control panel to view all the bids and to select the company you would like to use.
  5. Pay online and then enjoy your journey!

Making Payment
To make A payment, simlpy top-up your account balance. You can then make a secure payment to the taxi company you would like to use.

The benefit of the Cheap Taxi payment service is that the money won't be transferred to the taxi company until they have carried out their service, giving you peace of mind.


 I'm a taxi operator. How does Cheap Taxi work?

Cheap Taxi sends you leads for jobs in areas that you cover. Our automated system allows you to choose as many coverage areas as you want. You will then receive emails from customers that would like to have a quote for a taxi.

Quoting for a taxi job is easy. Simply follow the steps below:

  1. Sign up free for an account.
  2. Select the locations you would like to cover.
  3. Wait to receive emails from customers requesting taxis within your coverage areas.
  4. Click the link in the email you receive to place a bid for a job.

Receiving Payment
Should a customer choose to use your services, they will make an online payment to you. The money will appear in your control panel as a "pending transaction". Once you have completed the journey then the money will be credited to your account (less Agreed commission). You are then able to withdraw the funds to your own PayPal account.