STS Cars

STS Cars, private taxi and airport transfers from Manchester

STS Cars operates as a licensed private taxi and minibus service in Manchester. The company presents itself as specialising in transfers to Manchester Airport, Liverpool Airport and long-distance journeys, as well as offering an executive chauffeur service. Its transport network covers journeys to and from major cities with 24-hour availability.

The company states it has been in the industry for over a decade and serves thousands of private, business and corporate customers every month. Among its clients it cites multinational companies, airlines, universities and hotels.

Transfer services

• Transfers to Manchester Airport and Liverpool Airport.
• Student transfers, with services to educational institutions.
• Corporate transfers and company accounts.
• Match day transfers.
• Event and group transfers.
• Executive chauffeur service.
• Courier service with card and PIN payment.
• Long-distance taxi and minibuses.

Available fleet

The fleet ranges from saloons and estate cars to people carriers and minibuses with between 6 and 16 seats. The company distinguishes between an economy fleet, with vehicles no more than 7 years old, and an executive fleet, with vehicles no more than 4 years old. The categories it details are saloon, estate, executive saloon, people carrier, 8-seater minibus and 16-seater minibus.

Booking and service conditions

Bookings can be made online through a system that provides an instant quote. The user selects the vehicle, enters the journey details and contact information, and can request extras such as child seats. Payment is made online with 3D verification via Stripe, accepting all major debit and credit cards, including American Express, at no extra cost. There is also the option to pay in cash directly to the driver on the day of the service.

Online fares are fixed with no hidden charges, and include tolls for the journey. The company offers free cancellation up to 48 hours before pick-up. The meet and greet service includes 60 minutes of free airport waiting time and real-time flight tracking, so the driver travels to the airport according to the actual landing time. Driver details are sent two hours before pick-up, along with updates by SMS or text message.

The company states that its drivers are licensed and insured professionals, and that vehicles are regularly sanitised, with the use of gloves and hand sanitiser. Customer support is available 24 hours a day by phone, email or live chat. Child seats, including infant seats and boosters, can be booked in advance during the online booking process.

The site warns that if pick-up is scheduled within the next 12 hours or coincides with a major event, it is advisable to contact the company to check availability before booking online.

Customer profile

The company serves private travellers, students, businesses and groups. Among the cases it mentions are student transfers to English courses, journeys between airports and cities, and group operations with several minibuses, such as the coordinated transfer of passengers from Manchester to Leeds Bradford.

Location and contact

Empress Business Centre, M16 9EB