Fixed fares, upfront
See the exact price before you confirm. The fare agreed at booking is the fare you pay — no surge pricing, no meter surprises at drop-off.
Free on iOS & Android
Book a licensed taxi
Book a licensed taxi
in under 60 seconds
The Licensed Taxi app puts fixed fares, live tracking and fully licensed, DBS-checked drivers in your pocket — across Southampton and every zone we serve in the UK.
- Fixed fare shown before you confirm
- No surge pricing, ever
- 24/7 UK-based support
Prefer not to install anything? Book online in your browser instead.
Getting started
Riding with us takes three steps
From install to your first booking in a couple of minutes — no account fees and no card details required to sign up.
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Download the app
Scan the QR code with your phone camera, or search “Licensed Taxi” on the App Store or Google Play. It is free to download.
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Verify your number
Sign up with your mobile number and confirm the one-time code we text you. No lengthy forms, no card details needed to register.
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Book your ride
Enter pickup and destination, review the fixed fare, and confirm. Track your licensed driver to the door in real time.
What you get
Every feature, on every ride
Nothing is locked behind a premium tier. Safety tools, live tracking, payment flexibility and driver contact come as standard.
Live driver tracking
Watch your driver approach in real time, from dispatch to drop-off, with accurate arrival times at every stage of the journey.
Licensed, DBS-checked drivers
Every driver holds a valid council private hire or hackney licence, enhanced DBS clearance and full insurance — monitored continuously.
In-app SOS alert
A panic button that notifies your emergency contacts and our 24/7 operations team, and shares your live journey with someone you trust.
Pay how you like
Cash, card or in-app payment on any ride, with instant digital receipts and VAT invoices ready for expense claims.
Multi-stop journeys
Add several pickups and drop-offs to a single booking — useful for airport runs, school transport and nights out with friends.
Why the app
You can book on the web — the app does more
Web booking gets you a car. The app keeps you informed for the whole journey and remembers everything for the next one.
- Live tracking and arrival notifications on every ride
- Saved addresses and one-tap rebooking of past journeys
- Full ride history with downloadable receipts and invoices
- In-app call and chat with your driver, number kept private
- SOS panic alert with trusted emergency contacts
- Refer a friend and earn ride credit
Get the app and book your next ride
Free to download on iOS and Android. Fixed fares and licensed drivers, wherever you are travelling in the UK.