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How to take a taxi

1. Phone a taxi company (or book via their websites/apps):
  • Tell them where you want to go and what time you need to arrive.
  • Agree where you want to be picked up and at what time.
  • Find out how much the journey will cost.
  • If the price sounds too much check with another company.
  • Ask if they will accept payment by cash or card.
2. Be ready for the taxi when it arrives:
  • Make sure you have money or your payment card with you.
  • Also take a phone with you if you can.
  • If possible, have the address you are travelling to on your phone or on paper so, if needed, you can show it to the taxi driver.
  • Let your safe person know where you’re going, and when to expect you back.
3. Get into the taxi:
  • Check that the taxi driver has the right address for where you are travelling to.
  • Wear a seat belt during the journey.
4. When you arrive:
  • Pay the driver.
  • If the taxi driver is rude to you, write down the taxi registration number – then report it to the taxi office manager. Be sure to report it to your safe person too.

Disability friendly taxis

  • Aylesbury
  • Wycombe area
  • Amersham and Chesham area
  • South Bucks

Disclaimer

Companies and organisations mentioned on the website are not the only people who provide that service and are not recommendations by Talkback, but just examples. We take no legal responsibility for the choice of providers.

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