CabsOn Service

How to choose a UK corporate taxi account

The questions worth asking any provider — and our honest answers.

Instant fixed-fare quotes for taxis and airport transfers across the UK.

Pre-booked rides only.

  • Fixed fare — no surge
  • Licensed, DBS-checked drivers
  • 24/7 online booking

Most UK taxi providers offer some form of business account. The differences are in how journeys are priced, who can book, how spend is controlled and how you are billed. Here are the questions worth asking, with CabsOn's answers.

1. Is the price fixed before you book?

Metered or demand-based pricing makes taxi spend hard to approve in advance. CabsOn quotes a fixed fare for every journey before you book, with no surge pricing.

2. Can you book ahead, or only on demand?

On-demand apps suit short, unplanned trips. CabsOn is pre-booked only — at least 3 hours ahead — which suits airport runs, client pickups and planned travel, but not "I need a car now".

3. Who can book, and who approves?

Look for separate roles. CabsOn has owner, admin and booker logins; bookers' requests wait for an admin to approve.

4. Can you control spend by department?

CabsOn departments can each have a monthly budget cap, checked on every booking.

5. How are you invoiced?

Ask whether you get one invoice or a receipt per ride, how often, and on what terms. CabsOn offers account billing with one weekly or monthly invoice on 30-day terms. Ask about VAT too: CabsOn is not VAT-registered, so there is no VAT on our fares.

6. Does it fit your accounting?

CabsOn exports rides as a CSV laid out for Xero, QuickBooks or SAP Concur. We don't have direct integrations with other finance or expense tools.

7. Can guests travel without an app?

With CabsOn you book for anyone with a name and mobile number.

More detail: spending limits and approvals, invoicing, reports and guest bookings.

Licensed drivers Private hire (PHV) licensed drivers on every booking
DBS-checked Every driver passes a DBS background check
Pre-booked Your driver is confirmed for the time you choose
Fixed fare guarantee Airport drop-off and road charges included in the quote, no surge pricing
Vehicle classes

What you can book for Manchester

Saloon

  • Up to 4 passengers
  • 2 standard suitcases
  • Most economical option

Default choice for solo travel, couples and pairs heading to the airport. Ford Mondeo, VW Passat or similar.

Estate

  • Up to 4 passengers
  • 4 suitcases
  • Family-friendly

Choose this when bags outnumber people. A standard family of four with full check-in luggage fits cleanly in an estate where a saloon would not.

Executive

  • Mercedes E-Class or BMW 5 Series
  • Suited driver

Business class transport for corporate travellers, visiting clients and hotel transfers. The default for premium-postcode airport runs.

8 Seater Minibus

  • Up to 8 passengers
  • 6 suitcases capacity
  • Volkswagen Transporter or similar

Single-vehicle transport for groups of up to 8. Common on hen and stag bookings, sports teams, family airport runs and corporate group transfers.

Chauffeur

  • Mercedes S-Class
  • Suited driver
  • VIP and wedding work

Flagship class for VIP travel, weddings, premium events and corporate visiting directors. Hourly hire from 3 hours minimum or fixed-route.

Every booking includes

What is in the fixed fare

Flight tracking on every airport pickup

Pickup time auto-adjusts to actual landing. No driver-side panic if your flight runs late.

60 minutes free waiting on arrivals

Counted from when your flight actually lands, with airport parking included. Plenty of buffer for immigration, baggage claim and customs. After that, waiting is £9 per 15 minutes in a saloon.

Drop-off charge included

The airport drop-off fee is included in the quote, not added at the kerb. So is any congestion or road charge on your route.

Optional meet and greet

Driver waits at the terminal arrivals exit with a name board. Add it when you book; the price is shown in your quote.

Card or corporate invoice

Pay securely by card when you book. Corporate accounts get monthly invoicing with PO numbers and itemised receipts.

Child and booster seats

£20 per seat, fitted before pickup. Confirm the seat type at booking so we match the right vehicle.

Coverage

Manchester on the map

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

Is CabsOn on-demand?

No. All journeys are pre-booked, at least 3 hours ahead.

Does CabsOn charge VAT?

No. CabsOn is not VAT-registered.

Which accounting tools can import your data?

Rides export as a CSV laid out for Xero, QuickBooks or SAP Concur.