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Recommendations for reliable taxi firms central London

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Willyoujustbequiet · 07/08/2025 20:10

Could anyone recommend a reputable and reliable taxi firm that cover tourist sites in central London please? A family member is disabled and won't cope with public transport. Price is not so much of an issue but a for a lone woman safety is a priority.
Many thanks

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ApoodlecalledPenny · 07/08/2025 20:18

Your best bet is black cabs, or the app Gett which flags you the nearest black cab.

Willyoujustbequiet · 07/08/2025 20:24

ApoodlecalledPenny · 07/08/2025 20:18

Your best bet is black cabs, or the app Gett which flags you the nearest black cab.

I'd never heard of Gett as we're not familiar with London at all but it looks perfect for what she's after. Thank you so much! Nailed it!

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Wibblywobblybobbly · 07/08/2025 20:35

Always black cabs. They are all wheelchair accessible, spacious and have well trained drivers who have to be background checked. I find the Freenow app good for hailing them. I'm disabled and have never had a bad experience with a black cab driver in London despite using them lots over the years.

Wibblywobblybobbly · 07/08/2025 20:38

Also, if you want a potentially slightly cheaper option, particularly for longer journeys that you want to prebook, Addison Lee are also very good. They do a lot of corporate work, drivers are all checked, usually very helpful, cars are always immaculate.

Willyoujustbequiet · 07/08/2025 20:50

Wibblywobblybobbly · 07/08/2025 20:35

Always black cabs. They are all wheelchair accessible, spacious and have well trained drivers who have to be background checked. I find the Freenow app good for hailing them. I'm disabled and have never had a bad experience with a black cab driver in London despite using them lots over the years.

Thank you! Yes I would imagine a level of reassurance with a black cab. I'm clueless as I had no idea you could book them!

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Willyoujustbequiet · 07/08/2025 20:50

Wibblywobblybobbly · 07/08/2025 20:38

Also, if you want a potentially slightly cheaper option, particularly for longer journeys that you want to prebook, Addison Lee are also very good. They do a lot of corporate work, drivers are all checked, usually very helpful, cars are always immaculate.

That's very helpful, I really appreciate it.

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BIWI · 26/08/2025 11:05

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tonystarksrighthand · 26/08/2025 11:39

Addison Lee

BIWI · 13/10/2025 10:22

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Dippythedino · 17/10/2025 05:46

Adison Lee, I recently travelled from central London to zone 4 at 11pm and their service was exemplary.

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RedRosie · 22/12/2025 07:51

When my dad visits me in London (he's almost 90) we just go everywhere by black cab. Very accessible. Bookable and hailable.

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