There are many taxis in and around Stansted and if you want to book one that will not disappoint you should choose carefully. There are times when you will need to flag down the first taxi that you come across, but if you have time to plan ahead you should find a good taxi company and book in advance so that when you get to Stansted it is waiting for you.
There are several things that you should think about when you are choosing a taxi company. The first is how punctual they are. You don’t want to be stuck waiting for cab – you want them to be waiting for you instead. The best taxi companies make sure that their drivers are dispatched early and that their drivers know all the routes so that if there is traffic they can take alternative routes.
You should also look into how much they charge. There are many taxis that charge more than they should. Good taxi companies ensure that there is a fare calculator on their website so that passengers can know exactly how much they will be paying well in advance of their trip. If you are booking multiple taxis, or if you use the company every day, you should ask them for a discount – many taxi companies are happy to give discount and bulk customers lower fares.
Safety is very important when it comes to taxis. You will not be driving at all so you will not have any control, which means that you should get a professional driver who knows the rules of the road and respects them. The company should provide you with a number that you can call in case you have a complaint about your ride. Before you hire a taxi company look into their past to see if they have had any accidents or if any of their drivers have been criticized online. If you find more than one or two negative comments it is best to keep looking. The company should also make sure that all taxis are clean and well maintained – the last thing you want is to be travelling in a taxi only for it to break down.
One Stansted taxi company that is trusted and used by many is Style Taxis. They have a large fleet of taxis and whether you are travelling for leisure, for business or want an airport pickup they will be there to pick you up and take you to your destination.