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Have been using Radio Taxis for 10 years now and have only known them to be late when in rush hour times. Pretty common to all the companies. They charge the same rates as all the other companies, except Royals and 001.
Danny Boy, 27/11/08 I have been in Oxford for a few years. When I first arrived I used the small minicabs (private hire) but I found the drivers' general lack of street knowledge to be very poor. I had to take a black cab (hackney carriage) once and the contrast was amazing, the driver was on the ball. That is all I use now. It is nice to be driven and not have to explain the route to the driver. DOBBO, 23/11/08 Royal Cars (777 333) I have used this company to work, and also I have arranged a chauffeur service for my boss. You can book on line, text or telephone your bookings. nick, 18/06/08 001 Taxis (240000) I use them regularly. I found them to be safe and reliable, the drivers pleasant. They have a new service that I think everyone should know about: when you become a frequent customer you can book automatically without talking to anyone. They know your last 10 pickups so you just select, they text you your car's details immediately and again when they arrive. It's great! 03/06/08 I've had problems with Radio Taxis (242424) too. The controller will agree to almost anything you ask and then fails on a regular basis to communicate your requirements to the driver. The drivers don't seem to be able to deal with turning up at a particular time, which is a bit of a problem. They're OK when you want one right away though. The last time we used them we asked if they would take a (medium-sized) dog and were told we'd be sent a driver who would. On arrival, the driver emphatically wouldn't. We were a bit miffed, having taken the trouble not to spring it on them. Unfortunately, they have a very memorable number, so I keep using them! I must update my phone. Lovepuppet, 18/04/08 RadioTaxis (24 24 24): in my opinion the worst cab service in Oxford. The controllers are impolite and unfriendly, the cabs are late 90% of the time and sometimes the controllers even forget to send a cab (especially if you book in advance). They also charge a lot, sometimes I have an impression that they start counting even before they arrive to pick up the customer! Anna, 20/03/08 Royal Cars are the firm I usually use. They're pretty good on timing, usually the cheapest and the drivers are pleasant enough. I'm not sure they've got black cabs though - think they just run cars. I'm pretty sure they will ring you if you're not outside when they arrive. They're not hailable either, so you don't risk losing your cab to an opportunist passer-by if you're a bit tardy leaving wherever you are. Their phone number is 777333 which is handily memorable. Su, 20/03/08 Regarding 2 very different firms: RadioTaxis - Awful service. We used these guys for some weeks since it was the only number we had 'handy' with the card on the wall. However that's where the convenience ended. Their controller was rude on the phone, their drivers were (sometimes rude) and they charged double what another firm charged to get to the same destination. On and off I've used most taxi cabs in Oxford but these guys are the worst. 001 Taxis - Massive contrast to the previous entry about Radio Taxis. Not only were they on time they automatically assumed you need a call/text on arrival. They described the vehicle and licence plate of the driver. Polite and efficient, I couldnt believe it when they were half the price (on meter) compared to the other firm mentioned previously. Dac, 20/03/08 |
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