So I've ventured onto new taxi horizons and first impressions are mixed. When I rang for the taxi…read moreto take us out into the heart of Manc town they were spot on. They knew where we were, the often over-quizzed location, (there is no "flat name") was noted down with no problem, five minutes. Great one. However his route of choice was questionable. Is a shortcut a longer route around because of an inability to stop in traffic lights? It's not a shortcut, it's impatience. Traffic and traffic lights go hand in hand with town. Don't hit the empty back streets and open ring roads and give the impression that it's a shortcut. hmm. Forgiven for now. What I don't understand about many of Manchester's taxis is that they don't know where a lot of my destinations are. When I'm a little sketchy I expect the taxi driver, the authority behind the wheel to fill in the gaps. Often it's a case of guessing games, more so this time than ever. I don't know, is it to too much to expect? We paid £9 driving around Manchester city centre which was a usual £5 fare. And we never made it to the Star and Garter. Was it that difficult? So change of night and venue due to this taxi driver, hardly impressive. Northern Quarter again we find ourselves, not really questioning the failure of the taxi driver or the fare. On the way back there was less hassle thank god. Considering other reviewers have given a five star service, Manchester Cars remains in the phone device for now..

Slightly over-caffeinated but efficient. We had a minivan-worthy group with 3 adults and a baby in…read morea car seat; once we'd successfully piled into the van double-parked outside our restaurant, the driver relaxed a little and things got simpler. Our driver gave a fairly smooth ride, impressive given the traffic, and talked rapidly but personably. Phone dispatch went pretty smoothly and the rates were reasonable; overall, a pretty good experience.

These are a great taxi firm. I have them in speed dial on my phone. they are always ontyime and the…read moredrivers are always polite and nice.

Wonderful service! Always on time, polite, and a great ride :-)read more

Swann used to be my first call, but lately they aren't fit for purrpose. Have regularly epirienced…read moretaxis being late by 30 to 40 min past the booked arrival time, even when booked well in advance. There is absolutely no relying on them to get you where you want to go on time.

I'm still giving Swan an A-OK grade, because unlike Blackline, they didn't put me off over the…read morephone. They did, however, send me a driver who liked to chat. And tended to focus on the less pleasant things in life. Case in point: driver asks me where I'm going. Me: Pets At Home. Driver: Pets... At... Home. Me: I have a kitten arriving at the weekend, see. Driver: Oh. Right. I don't think I'd want a cat. Me: ...Okay. Driver: My friend's got two cats. She said she walked into the kitchen and saw an absolutely huge giant rat, eating the cat's food out of the bowl. And apparently, the two cats were just sat there looking at it. Didn't do a thing. I tried to steer the conversation over to how domesticated cats perhaps sometimes lack the hunting instinct. He kept going back to the rat, so I responded by saying I'd be freaked out if I saw a rat in my apartment. He told me I probably have rats in my apartment. I said no, I'm on the top floor. He said it doesn't matter, they'll be living in my wall cavity. And that you're only ever a couple of metres away from a rat. I again tried to steer the conversation towards smaller talk. I mentioned that rats are as much a nuisance to the streets of India as pigeons are here. He said they eat rats in India. He got me to Pets At Home, and it didn't cost as much as the different firm did on the way back. But I owe my other half a few million giant hugs for phoning me halfway through the journey and ensuring I didn't have to deal with such conversations for any longer. Dearie me...

Cheadle Taxis are a good taxi firm. They are reliable, always on time and all of the cars are clean…read moreand in good condition. The drivers are very friendly and chatty and very helpful, for example if you are going to the airport they will sort all the bags out etc. The prices for taxis are also very competitive. I have recently moved areas which is a shame as it means i can't use this taxi firm but i recommend anyone in the area who needs a taxi to the airport to use this taxi firm as they are the cheapest I have come across. A lot of other taxi companies rip you off for airport runs. Also another thing to bear in mind is they dont increase their rates after midnight so if you are on a night out and get a taxi back it is well worth booking with them rather than hailing a taxi down in the street.

I love Ali and his team, they really looked after me as a teenager and young women.... i now live…read morein Australia and have been here for 9 years but these guys are fantastic....now in my 40's...but would like to say for all family's out there let them take care of your teenage boys and girls that work late as they are very protective of customers..I was never the best customer in the world being very rebellious as a teenager ..... Wish you and your team all the best. Donna

The other night around a quarter past midnight, a friend and I were in need of a knight in shining…read moresteel. We were at Heaton Park Metrolink Station and we had two bad situations: 1. The ticket machine that accepts notes wasn't working and I only had two crisp ten pound notes. Plus my friend had already bought a ticket - bummer. Also, we weren't sure which was the last tram going in to Manchester. 2. A boy (he shall remain nameless) was relieving himself in the station and shouting out my friend's name. Acquaintances from a long gone era, you see. He had had way too much to drink and demonstrated this by practically concussing himself on the broken ticket machine and dropping all his belongings. So, we literally ran round the corner to Prestwich Cars to order a cab. To get out of there. It was only around £8 anyway so if my friend hadn't bought her tram ticket first it would have been much more cost efficient. Plus the driver turned a blind eye as we drank our 'blackcurrant' from an Evian bottle.

For Safety and Efficiency, Cavalier Radio Cars should be your first choice…read more We have all talked to a taxi driver whether drunk from a night out on the town or on a long trip home from shopping, and we all ask the same questions; such as "What time are you working till?" With Cavalier Radio Cars, there is no need to worry about striking up a conversation as their friendly drivers are fun and easy to talk to. They pick you up when and where you want quickly and hassle-free. They take you where you want cheaply and promptly. They are a great taxi firm and placed just a few yards from all the bars and nightclubs in Stalybridge, so getting home has never been so easy! They don't empty your pocket or have plastic shields. Your ride home is comfortable and clean and most of all enjoyable! There is never a problem with this local business so next time you book a taxi, I suggest you use Cavalier.

Out of all the local taxi companies, this one is one of the best.. The drivers are really friendly…read moreand always have a chat with you no matter what time of day you book them. Give them a mobile number and they'll text you when the car has set off, arrived, and the make, model, and reg number, all free of charge. They're the 2nd cheapest company locally with only Pemberton Taxis being cheaper, the main difference is Rainbow tend to send a driver wherever you are, where sometimes Pemberton haven't..

This is a very good little village taxi company. They are very obliging and even take on the…read moresmallest jobs. I know an old lady who uses them to get to the village about a mile from her home. They are also used a lot by people to get to the hospital - as parking at our local hospital is such a nightmare - a lot of leople go by taxi. The cars are very clean and the drivers are all very friendly and very helpful. There isn't always a waiting list sometimes you can get a taxi just by ringing up there and then. Their prices are very reasonable - for about a 4 mile journey to the hospital and back - it is £5 each way at the moment.

Reliable dependable courteous service. Pre-book for nights out or trips to the airport. The drivers…read morealways wait for you to enter your destination before leaving and if you'd rather have a female driver then theres always one available, but the ladies are lovely and they're always in demand so book early or face a long wait. The K&P Mini-bus service is fabulous for a multi-drop route perfect for an night out with friends.

I've been using Lynx taxis for around 5 years now and have to say I've never had any issues -…read morethey've always been pretty professional, quick to arrive and a pleasant chat on the way to my destination. I would recommend calling up as opposed to using their app as it's a bit hit and miss, to be honest it's really difficult to use and isn't up to the standard of an uber app. In fact don't use the app at the airport as they'll always give you a call back anyway to discuss where to pick you up. It's only £10.50 set fair to the airport from Edgeley and on the way back is much cheaper than getting a black cab (about half price) so make sure you use these guys.

Dreadful. All round dreadful. Sitting in car, taxi 50 minutes late arrival, likely going to miss…read moreflight. Despite ordering a day in advance, operators had to be rung every five minutes (hanging up on me) to finally *assign* a vehicle 35 minutes after it was supposed to be collecting. Unless you enjoy waiting, shocking customer service, and missing your apointments, do yourself a favour and look elsewhere!

I use Adams taxi service all the time when I am in Bolton. When you ring them to order your taxi…read morethey are always very polite on the phone and get to the point. When you book book a taxi over the phone they don't lie when they say they will only be five minutes! On many an occasion I have still been getting ready when the taxi has arrived because I didn't think they were speaking literally when they said they were only going to be five mins! All of the drivers I have ever had have been really nice. They have a chat with you but they are not pervy. They make you feel comfortable and they know all the routes in Bolton very well. They are very reasonable as well.