GlasGo Cars

GlasGo Cars, private hire taxi and airport transfers in Glasgow

GlasGo Cars is a transport company based in Glasgow that operates private hire taxi services, airport transfers and journeys for events and special occasions. The company presents itself as the largest in Scotland and states that its size allows it to offer an improved service to old and new customers. Its fleet covers the city of Glasgow and all surrounding areas.

Origins: the union of four local firms

The team behind GlasGo Cars has, according to its own presentation, more than one hundred years of combined experience in the sector. The company was born from the merger of four local operators: Glasgow Private Hire, Hampden Cars, Network Private Hire and Southside Radio Cars. All of them started as small private hire firms that grew rapidly to cover the whole city and its surroundings.

Transport services

The service catalogue includes several types of journey:

• Private hire taxi and chauffeured taxis.
• People carriers, for groups or bulky luggage.
• Executive cars.
• Airport transfers.
• Wedding cars.
• Events and special occasions.
• Corporate accounts for businesses.

Booking through its own app

The company operates on the iCabbi software platform and has a free app for Apple and Android devices. According to the company, the app is the quickest and easiest way to book a journey in Glasgow and beyond, at any time of the day or night. From the app, users can book, amend and cancel a cab, pay for their journey and track the driver's position en route and how far away they are. There is also the option of booking online through the website.

Fleet, payments and technology

All vehicles in the fleet accept chip and PIN payment, which enables contactless payment by mobile phone and smart watch. The cars are equipped with ground positioning and satellite navigation systems that the company describes as leading edge.

Electrification of the fleet

GlasGo Cars is adding electric vehicles. The company introduced its first electric cars in 2014 and states that its fleet already has dozens of such vehicles. At the time of registration, it indicated that 360 fully electric Nissan Leafs were on their way to join the fleet, with the intention of continuing to increase that proportion.

Corporate clients and local knowledge

In addition to private service, the company provides corporate service to national retail chains in its area. The company attributes its growth to its knowledge of the city and its understanding of its customers' demands, as well as investment in the local community. It also offers interested drivers the possibility of joining the fleet.

Location and contact

Phone: 0141 332 5050 · Email: enquiries@glasgocabs.co.uk · Hours: Service available at any time of the day or night