In London, all private hire vehicles (PHVs) must be licensed by Transport for London. This is a legal requirement — unlicensed operators are illegal and uninsured. Before booking, verify the operator's TfL licence number on the TfL website at tfl.gov.uk. A reputable company will display their licence number prominently on their website. Our TfL licence is 0109290101.
Uber is a TfL-licensed operator. So are most professional chauffeur companies. Informal drivers offering cash rides at airports are not licensed and should be avoided entirely for safety and insurance reasons.
When booking a chauffeur or private hire service for airport transfers, a good operator includes the following at no extra cost: meet and greet in the arrivals hall with a name board, real-time flight monitoring, free waiting time from actual landing (typically 60 minutes), luggage assistance from terminal to vehicle, and fixed pricing confirmed at booking. If any of these are offered as paid extras, reconsider the provider.
Black cabs in London use a meter — the final price depends on traffic, time of day, and route. Private hire cars should always quote a fixed price at booking. Get the price in writing (email or booking confirmation) before travel. Be wary of operators who quote low prices and add surcharges later for luggage, tolls, or waiting time.
Our prices are always fixed at the point of booking — what you see when you book is exactly what you pay. No hidden charges, no surge pricing, no additions on the day.
Reputable operators offer online booking with instant confirmation. You should receive a booking confirmation by email within minutes, including your driver's name, vehicle registration, and contact number. If a company asks you to wait 24 hours for confirmation, this is a yellow flag — legitimate operations confirm immediately.
US and international visitors can book from anywhere in the world. American Express, Visa, and Mastercard are all accepted by licensed UK operators. No UK phone number is needed.
- →Your exact flight number (not just the airline)
- →Your terminal number at the airport
- →Full delivery address including postcode
- →Any special requirements (child seats, wheelchair, large luggage)
- →Your mobile number in case of any communication
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