Last reviewed: 19 August 2026 At a glance Under UK Law, a taxi baby seat is not legally required when a child travels in a taxi or Private Hire Vehicle. GOV.UK says that if the driver does not provide the correct child car seat, a child may travel without one only on a rear seat. […]

At a Glance Airport Meet and Greet is a pickup service where your cab driver waits for you inside the terminal at Arrivals, holding a name board, so you can spot them straight away – no wandering around the terminal or car park wondering where your ride is. It is completely different from ‘Meet and […]

At a glance A taxi for Edinburgh Fringe 2026 should be booked as soon as your show dates and accommodation are confirmed, particularly for Friday and Saturday evenings, airport arrivals and late-night pickups. Pre-booking secures your journey at a fixed price and should give you a wider choice of available Cab operators during Edinburgh’s busiest […]

At a glance You can book a taxi up to 12 months in advance through minicabit, or as late as the same day as your trip. For most journeys, the earlier you book once your plans are fixed, the better: early booking should give you a wider choice of quotes, stronger prices and one less […]

At a glance Planning a family day out, or ready to start your summer holiday? A pre-booked minicab takes the whole family, the buggy and the bags door to door in one vehicle, at a fixed price agreed when you book – with no car to find or pay for at the far end. Instantly […]

At a Glance A long-distance taxi is a pre-booked, fixed-price Private Hire car that takes you and your group door-to-door across the UK – no station changes, no transfers,  no surge pricing. It is likely the better choice when you are travelling as a group, carrying a lot of luggage, starting early, or heading somewhere […]