How to Book a Taxi by Text Message
Text +44 7728 282341 from anywhere in the UK or worldwide. No app, no account — just a text.
1. Write your journey
Your name, pickup address or postcode, drop-off, date and time, and number of passengers.
2. Text it to +44 7728 282341
Send it by SMS or WhatsApp — from the UK or abroad. Start with the word BOOK if you like.
3. Get your fixed quote
We reply with a fixed price based on the council taxi tariff for UK journeys, or a firm quote for worldwide transfers.
4. Confirm and track
Confirm with our office by reply. You will get a live tracking link by text, then your driver's details.
Send your booking now
On a computer? Text the same details to +44 7728 282341, or call it.
UK and worldwide
Browse text-a-taxi pages for every UK town, airport, station and ferry terminal, or book abroad through our worldwide booking platform. Prefer an app? Use the free taxi app.
Questions
What number do I text to book a taxi?
Text +44 7728 282341. It works for SMS and WhatsApp, in the UK and from overseas.
Can I book a taxi by text outside the UK?
Yes. Text your worldwide pickup and drop-off — city, airport or hotel — and we reply with a quote through our worldwide booking platform.
What should my text include?
Name, pickup, drop-off, date and time, passengers, and any luggage, child seats or flight number.
Does booking by text cost extra?
No. You pay only the quoted fare; standard network charges for your own text apply.