"Hi Jenni! How can we help?"…read more "Erm... hello?" This friendly exchange is set to put me at my ease, but the first time it happened I felt confused and a little bit scared! How did the stranger from the taxi firm know my name? Well, simply, whenever you book a taxi through Streamline Taxi, the friendliest cabbies in Bristol, they'll save your name and phone number to greet you for the next time. And it's likely that there will be a next time once you start using Streamline. They're always on time, call you the minute they're outside wherever they're picking you up (great for not waiting in the cold outside the pub) and will take you the quickest possible route. But my favourite thing about them is how personable all of their drivers are. I had the same driver take me and pick me up from a birthday party, and he remembered what I'd bought them, how old they were and who was going. "Did they like the photo album?" Fantastic! Streamline taxis may not be the cheapest firm in town but they are the most reliable, friendly and convenient.

This is my taxi service of choice - they're a very efficient firm and one of, if not the best, in…read moreBristol. They automatically remember your number if you've used them before, so when you ring them up again they'll know your name. This can be a little bit scary, but shows their level of efficiency and I have no problem with them doing so. They've been operating in the city since 1937, so clearly know it well. They promise a taxi within 10 minutes of your call, unless at very busy periods, in which case they'll tell you the soonest they can get there. The drivers have always been friendly in an honest way - you can often get those who force conversation in order to to receive a tip, but their drivers don't generally try to do so. All in all a very good firm, and I can recommend the safety and efficiency of their drivers.

Very professional, efficient and pleasant taxi service in the Bristol area…read more The drivers are curteous, very helpful and really nice. They worry more than you do about getting you to your destination on time.

From the owner: We specialise in safely and economically moving people around to and from homes and offices to…read moreairports, train stations, coach stations and cruise terminals. All in a quality taxi, which turns up promptly and with a friendly and happy driver !

Since moving to Bristol some seven years ago I have used many different taxi services. At first…read moreglance there is little to define one from another. They all send cars, they all get you from A to B and they have all crept their prices slowly up over the years. In my opinion Bristol City Cars has risen above the others. I like the fact that they keep their shop looking nice and colourful. I like having a central office on Gloucester Road I can walk into. They're open 24/7 too and while their prices are admittedly following the current order of taxis nationwide, they do provide a friendly professional service. Which is what you want really, isn't it?

A funny little building stuck between the terraces, this is perfectly positioned in Stokes Croft to…read moregrab a taxi home after a night out. Just a tiny counter, you have to make your way through various loiterers (who will probably turn out to be your driver) to ask for a cab through the bullet proof screen. Wait time varies, but they are normally pretty quick. I have never called for a cab to visit me from these guys, I just use them to get home when I'm in this area, and they are a reasonable price. Also they are 24 hours when some places shut up shop. The other number you can call is 0117 9444 666.

I'm generally not a fan of Bristol taxi companies - they're unreliable, some drivers don't know…read morewhere they're going (unlike those in London) and the rides are laughably overpriced. There are two firms in Bristol that I do like, however, this one and another I will also review). City Link have a little shop/booth that you can sit in and wait (good for safety on a late night out). Their drivers are friendly, know their way around the city in intricate detail and don't charge an arm and a leg for a journey across the city. Can't say much more than that - but I recommend you try them for ease of travel and reliability alone.

City link have been 3 different companies in the three times I have booked them. First journey my…read moresober friends were taken reliably and reasonably to The Lanes for a comedy night. The second journey was a nightmare. Going to pizza express took 10 minutes longer than it should and I was late for a date. I'll blame that for why it didn't go so well then shall I?! However they more than made up for it the most recent time I booked them as they were very reasonable about my friend feeling...ahem....'a bit poorly' and let her vomit her guts out out of the window! He was far more tolerant than anyone I've ever met in my life!

If you happen to be in the vicinity, and are feeling either lazy, drunk and immobile, or desperate…read moreto get somewhere fast, Club Cars will provide an efficient service to the destination of your choice. My sister lives just up the road from this little cab company, and we have used and appreciated their services many a time. They are great for providing journeys at unsociable hours too, and you don't usually have to wait too long for a taxi. And they're nice and friendly to boot: Great stuff.

Recommended by a friend to pick my parents up from the airport, booked and confirmed with flight…read moredetails so they knew when to pick up my parents but did not turn up. This is their review to me - "The taxi firm is never to be used again. It was clear they were not going to collect us until we rang them. The man was less than pleasant and drove like a complete maniac. Smelt of suspicious substances. I am never going abroad again as the angst of the travel takes away anything that was good about the rest of the holiday which was lovely. " Shameful!

Ah, now we all now that feeling, a quick pint that has... well... become a few not so quick pints…read more I am sure the students, and recently graduated ones among us can appreciate that (even though money is low!) if you need a boost, be made to feel that all is ok financially, educationally and job wise you head to the pub with a few friends for some reassurance. Then upon leaving, usually after closing! you don't fancy the walk home. I have had a few such nights post the Golden Lion, and Direct Cars has served me well! It's great to have a 24 hour taxi service that is friendly and very reliable. Also having a clear office is also good because you can walk in for the personal touch if you want to book a taxi in advance. They also give a 10% discount to students and OAP's which is very kind and considerate of them. Definately a good way to travel.

Now I've only used these guys a handful of times but I've always been impressed…read more It's a snappy company that's apparently focussed on supplying a good service. They send good cars with good drivers on time. Quite frankly I couldn't ask for more. Not a bad choice at all.

I've used Vcars Bristol a lot over few months for work and the fixed pricing has been great my only…read moreissue within the last 24 hours has been I've asked for a 5 seater on the app and been sent 2 cars both wanting the same fare over despite whilst advertise you can request a 6 seeter 1 car but yet 2 come then when your taxi comes like last night the taxi driver is rude moment you get into his car then starts demandung money up front or he wont drive then today booked on mobile app and it said one price then when you get to your destination he trys adding more on to the price and blames it on a admin issue dispite showing him a screenshot of the booking my advice to anyone be wary not all drivers are like this but I've had a few trying to pull wool over my eyes but yet I've done the same journeys day in day out. Advice for the company if you don't want customers to use other company's maybe try sorting out the bad drivers.

Finally, the taxi service we've all been waiting for!…read more I recently had a handy Vcars fridge magnet posted through my door, which I instantly put on the fridge, then went to consult it a few days later when I needed a taxi. The thing that sets them apart from every other taxi service is that it you take a minute or two to register on their website you can select 5 of your top places - like Home, Work, Pub, etc which are each assigned a number from 1-5, then when you need a taxi you call their automated service and just tell them where you are via your corresponding number, and bob's your uncle - they'll be with you shortly! This can be really handy of an evening and your trying to book a taxi but the music's to loud and they can't hear where you are but it's too cold to go outside!

Public toilets were 30p per entry - upon entering the toilets it was evident that there was very…read moreinfrequent, if any, routine cleaning. Vomit in one stall, used underwear in the other. I understand that 30p is not very much to charge and it helps with the costs of the facility, but you'd surely expect something a little better from a paid restroom.

Toilets non existent a disgrace. Male & Female continually out of use. Only one toilet available…read more(Disability toilet) for all male & female passengers. Long que of desperate people worried about missing bus. Toilet not cleaned as continually in use. Door damaged, no handle. Not acceptable even for a third world country. Issue brought up with enquiry desk 'Nothing to do with us' No supervisor available. National Express should be ashamed. Gave 1 star as 0 stars not an option.