So I've ventured onto new taxi horizons and first impressions are mixed. When I rang for the taxi…read moreto take us out into the heart of Manc town they were spot on. They knew where we were, the often over-quizzed location, (there is no "flat name") was noted down with no problem, five minutes. Great one. However his route of choice was questionable. Is a shortcut a longer route around because of an inability to stop in traffic lights? It's not a shortcut, it's impatience. Traffic and traffic lights go hand in hand with town. Don't hit the empty back streets and open ring roads and give the impression that it's a shortcut. hmm. Forgiven for now. What I don't understand about many of Manchester's taxis is that they don't know where a lot of my destinations are. When I'm a little sketchy I expect the taxi driver, the authority behind the wheel to fill in the gaps. Often it's a case of guessing games, more so this time than ever. I don't know, is it to too much to expect? We paid £9 driving around Manchester city centre which was a usual £5 fare. And we never made it to the Star and Garter. Was it that difficult? So change of night and venue due to this taxi driver, hardly impressive. Northern Quarter again we find ourselves, not really questioning the failure of the taxi driver or the fare. On the way back there was less hassle thank god. Considering other reviewers have given a five star service, Manchester Cars remains in the phone device for now..

Slightly over-caffeinated but efficient. We had a minivan-worthy group with 3 adults and a baby in…read morea car seat; once we'd successfully piled into the van double-parked outside our restaurant, the driver relaxed a little and things got simpler. Our driver gave a fairly smooth ride, impressive given the traffic, and talked rapidly but personably. Phone dispatch went pretty smoothly and the rates were reasonable; overall, a pretty good experience.

Street Cars are Manchester's largest private hire taxi firm, despite recent competition from the…read morelikes of Manchester Cars and Uber, and now have developed software where you can place a taxi order online, through an app as well as on the phone, to compete with Uber and Manchester Cars who also have that service. I used Street Cars today following an issues with trains being stopped due to engineering works at Manchester Victoria, so Northern arranged to put a free taxi on from Mills Hill to Salford Crescent stations. The taxi driver was very professional and polite, he helped make sure everything was secure and up to health and safety standards, and even made sure he'd got the right destination and I was okay when I got off, but on-journey he didn't make any small talk etc. He was a few minutes late, but it wasn't too much, honestly I was a few minutes late too having to get a taxi to the station, so that wasn't a big deal for me. The journey should have taken 24 minutes according to Google Maps, over 3 routes varying from 7.7 miles to 12.5, but my driver really seemed to take a considerably longer route, and I would guess he took considerably longer, as it actually taken 32 minutes in no large traffic, I wasn't familiar with the way myself, but he passed even The Etihad Stadium and took a longer way to get to it, which frustrated me as he was obviously trying to get a larger fare knowing the rail firm were paying for it, and not me. The driver did seem nice, professional and that he knew what he was doing, which shown he was trying to extend the journey on purpose to try and get extra cash, and delay me. In a black cab, the journey should have cost £26.70, having never made the journey before I can't comment on the price, but that still seems rather expensive to me considering the traffic, and that it wasn't such a substantial distance when considering it is only 7-8 miles. I would have liked to give Street Stars 4 stars, but I feel due to issues with pricing and the route taken I can't, and give rather a generous 3, I did feel 2 would have been fairer but I feel due to how the driver seemed before setting off and on arrival, he seemed kind and very professional just to warrant a three. He also shown good knowledge of the route taken, even in areas such as Chadderton and Salford, which are still in Manchester but not the "main locations" of Manchester. UPDATE: After some consideration, due to the route taken and other aspects, I feel that 3 stars was perhaps a little too generous, and although I'd have loved to give a 2.5, I was unable to therefore 2 is much fairer in my opinion

Street Cars, I am not your fan. I could have been, but Manchester Cars won me over. This is one of…read moreManchester's biggest taxi services and I have gotten quite a few mixed reviews on this one. Some say they're good and do come on time, especially when it's evening or something. Personally I've tried them four times and three out of those times, they've had some serious direction problems! Once I was headed to Las Iguanas in Deansgate and the driver very promptly dropped me off at Deansgate Locks saying it was just around the corner and being in taxi would only cost me lots. In reality, the place was half way around and the cabbie had already charged me a bomb for not even being close. Not good on a really looked forward to night! Hence my loyalty to Manchester Cars, but in case you happen to call on them, and you're luckier than me when it comes to them, you might just happen to like them!

I phoned Cresta Cars to take me home from the Harpurhey ASDA Store, I had previousy received a free…read morepen from an emploee on a previous visit, which was quite nice and today I received a token to get 75p off my journey due to using the freephone in the ASDA Store. By the time I got to the road where the taxis where, the taxi was there in under a minute, even though they were probably waiting nearby due to having a very busy base at the store it was very nice to see it come so quick. The driver was very nice and he helped me get all my bags in and out of the car, he did not understand how to get to where I was going so I had to explain to him as I got nearer. Overall, Cresta is a great, quick taxi firm especially if you are near one of their freephones as they most likely will have taxis nearby that will come in 1-3 minutes (This was how long it took for me when it was very busy). It is just a shame I couldn't relax on my journey, as I had to direct my driver, Taxi Drivers should have the equipment such as a satnav so they dont have to bother passengers to direct them. I have to make an update on this review based on my experience today, I tried to phone Cresta Cars to pick me up from The Etihad Stadium after our game versus Stoke however they told me that they could not take bookings due to the traffic however it did not seem terrible and another company came to the stadium without hesitation, very quickly infact. It a shame as they would of give me a good price as they quoted 10-11 pounds, the staff on the phone did seem nice but because of this I have to lower my rating for Cresta to 3.

Found Cresta Taxis to be timely, polite and have great fares…read more I would say that the drivers are probably the driving force (chi-ching) behind the success of this taxi firm. They are gentlemen and the conversations I have had with them have not just been the standard garble you normally get. I must also comment that both the drivers I have had have helped with my shopping which is something most taxis just don't do anymore. If only all taxi firms were as good as Cresta. Its a big thumbs up from me!

I always enjoy travelling with Uber and find Uber in Manchester to be managed very well, much…read morebetter than other cities across Europe, North America and even London, where I have accounted many more issues. Fares are incredibly reasonable, even on holidays where many local providers would charge time and half, to double, Uber seem to always charge a fair that is still good value. Of course, surges can still happen at peak times, but they never seem to go as crazy as they once did, back when Uber first launch they often reached between 2 and 4 times the original fare, but it is very rare it comes close to that now. Most drivers are friendly with high-quality and new cars, delivering a good service. They have a great selection of cars including the standard flagship Uber X, including fancier executive cars, and even a small selection of WAV's for those with disabilities. I also like how Uber gives back a lot to the community here in Manchester, so it doesn't feel like a big company taking over the taxi scene and giving nothing back, they have run promotions in the past in order to help fund free rides to get people to polling stations and vaccination centres, both of which I managed to take advantage of. The Uber app is convenient, easy to use and what of course made Uber well-known in the first place, I love the safety features of being able to send your journey link to a friend, contact emergency services on board and even be able to see the name and photo of your driver, with his license plate before boarding, making sure you get in the right car and avoiding the awkwardness of asking a private hire driver if he was your car, as it's right in front of you. Of course, mistakes go wrong, I have had some particularly terrible experiences with specific drivers that have gone terribly wrong, from minor mistakes to major ones that almost made me want to ditch the platform for good, but whenever I notify Uber about these experiences, they often take complaints very seriously, one of them was a safety issue which I had to report to Manchester City Council, but they treated everything with the gravitas the situation deserved. Uber generally offers a much greater service that the local taxi firms can't match, from friendlier drivers to nicer cars, this is a huge plus point on its' own before you even consider how great the app is. Having had so many issues with local firms and black cabs over the years, Uber is a fresh of fresh air, and I'd be lost without them in Manchester. 5*

Thanks to Toby S, Uber has entered my life. It is uber good. It's like hailing a cab, except you…read morehail it with your phone from inside instead of with your rain drenched arm on the street. This combines the convenience of hailing a cab instead of having to figure out a time to pre order with the convenience of knowing a car is coming (you get told the exact time and can track a little black car bobbing along the map on the app), with none of the inconvenience of either. Even more conveniently, payment is taken automatically from your credit card so you don't need cash. AND it's cheaper. I think what speaks loudest for Uber is how happy the drivers are with it, every single driver I've met so far (about five, I'm getting a bit addicted) has been so excited about how great a system it is and how much better it is making their lives.

This taxi service is so unprofessional, I'm discussed in the abuse I received from the 'so called…read moremanager' I ordered a taxi at 9:30 to book for 11:30, the taxi didn't arrive, so I called back at 11:35 and they said its on the way, then I phoned again and they said the address is blacklisted, I was really unhappy that they did not say this to begin with, then I have the Manager giving me abuse down the phone, being very rude and also lots of negative language. I'm so discussed in this taxi service, the fact that they was willing to leave a 17 year old girl in stockport on christmas night at 11:30 telling her to 'get on the toes and walk home' that is disgraceful

As a customer who has always sworn by Kingsway and been impressed by their reliable service, after…read morethis morning's fiasco I shall not be using the company again. Phoned to book a taxi this friday morning - phone line just rang out for 2 minutes. Attempted to redial numerous times only to get a "lines busy" message on my phone. As a result I had to find another taxi company and ended up 15 minutes late to work. A taxi service is completely useless if you can not rely on it when you desparately require a taxi. Avoid.

Awful, inexperienced staff and lack of staff, wrong information on screens, coaches never time…read more(arrive 2 hours early and be prepared to arrive at destionation 2 hours late) it would be easier and quicker to jump on a plane from manchester airport and fly 30 mins down the road. DO NOT RECOMMEND

Over the past few weekends I have used National Express. I have nothing but praise for them, the…read moredrivers are fantastic and the coaches immaculate and always on time. Booking online is easy and the prices work out a lot cheaper than the train. As an OAP I bought a coachcard which gives a generous discount, it cost £10 for the year but I saved that on the first return journey.

Got a cab from them late on Friday night (who am I kidding early Saturday morning). Asked me where…read moreI wanted to go then demanded paying up front, showed him I had money and assured him I would pay but still wanted it up front so simply asked to be dropped off. Will never use them again.

My partner was very drunk and they demanded payment up front, however, upon arrival home I was…read moreunaware of this and duly paid the fare, so in essence we paid £35 for a £15 journey, contacted the company the following morning and was given short shrift and they put the phone down on me. In short.. If you are worse for wear and want to get home you are fair game for exploitation by this outfit. Be warned, if you planning on a night out in the village then pre book your travel home with a reputable, honest taxi firm or you will be fleeced by this rogue outfit!!!!!! AVOID.

Manchester Shudehill could certainly be a lot better especially for a major city, but it certainly…read moreisn't too bad either, with a good number of connections via bus, while also having Metrolink services and being a short walk away (or one stop on the Diamond Number 8 bus and/or Metrolink towards Bury) to Manchester Victoria Railway Station. The station's layout is easy to follow, although it is split into two bus stations, most of which do go from the main terminal. Buses from here serve most of Manchester including Bury, Bolton, Salford, Rochdale, Middleton and the MRI. National Express also run coaches from here going across the country. I would love to see digital bus timetables showing when the next bus is, which I've seen in other locations across England, which perhaps could list destinations and towns showing the next bus to go there, which means you can always get the next bus and know how long it'll take without the need for third-party mobile phone apps. The staff inside the station seem friendly, and although they do try to help it stay clean, it doesn't always stay that way, mainly down to members of the public openly making a mess including smoking (which is forbidden), or the occasional litter or pigeon problem. There is an ATM outside (Be careful as this is a common spot for homeless people), newsagents and a coffee shop (which never seems to be open) at Shudehill. 3*

Shudehill Interchange is one of Manchester's transport hubs that is far less scummy than Victoria…read morestation and much less stressful than the bustling Piccadilly Station. You can catch the metro from Shudehill either as well as many local buses. It's also the Manchester stop for Megabuses which I love because the bus station is only five minutes away from my flat. Mega useful. Inside the bus station is a newsagents which sells confectionary and crisps and stuff for your journey, and generally the station is clean, light and well maintained. There's a few seats if you've got a long wait too. Ooh, also dead useful is that there is a cash machine just outside the main entrance. Dead handy if you're over in Trof or tv21 and need some more cash quickly.