Looking for a good local cab company (not Uber)

[Azalea]

Does anyone have any recommendations.  Thanks.

[another annie]

We have used Rye Cars several times now. They send text message updates (booking confirmed, your car is on its way, approximate fare etc). The cars are clean and roomy, and the drivers friendly and helpful. Rye Cars 020 7732 7000

[FredCasa]

Agreed. 

[Drxyster]

Yes, have been using these guys for a number of years.

[KS23]

Another endorser for ryes cabs - really good service and very polite too

[Soizic]

Another shout for them. They picked us up at Heathrow on time and met us at departures. Clean car and friendly driver too. Only use them for an airport run but have always been reliable 

[beansprout]

Rye cars V or uber - haven’t been let down by either

[Dogkennelhillbilly]

Used Mason & Green for airport transfers etc thanks to recommendations on here. Never been disappointed, always reliable.

https://www.masonandgreen.co.uk/

[Sue]

  On 28/12/2024 at 22:52, Dogkennelhillbilly said:

Used Mason & Green for airport transfers etc thanks to recommendations on here. Never been disappointed, always reliable.

https://www.masonandgreen.co.uk/

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"Exceptional transportation experiences"?!

"Luxurious transfer"?

Sounds like you would be paying more for the transfer than for the flight 🤣

 

[Dogkennelhillbilly]

No, it's perfectly reasonable prices. Don't remember exactly but it was similar to Uber and cheaper than black taxi. 

[Azalea]

  On 29/12/2024 at 11:29, Dogkennelhillbilly said:

No, it's perfectly reasonable prices. Don't remember exactly but it was similar to Uber and cheaper than black taxi. 

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When was the last time you used them?   I called them and they have a minimum charge now.  It’s clear they prefer airport runs only.   Thanks to those who recommended Rye Cars.  

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[the_hermit]

  On 28/12/2024 at 22:52, Dogkennelhillbilly said:

Used Mason & Green for airport transfers etc thanks to recommendations on here. Never been disappointed, always reliable.

https://www.masonandgreen.co.uk/

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Yup I've used these guys for 7 years or so for work, probably over 50 times at all times of day and night and they've never yet let me down.

[Azalea]

I enquired about making a booking and Rye Cars told me they require cash payments,  no Apple Pay.   Sounds odd to me.

[rjsmall]

For small businesses the merchant fees charged by the payment processing companies can eat into their margins quite significantly which is why many of them prefer cash. The strange thing is that on their webpage (https://www.ryecars.com/contact-us) it shows they accept cards - maybe it has to be over the phone or in the office with a card machine but the drivers cannot take payment.