Argyle Satellite Taxis

Argyle Satellite Taxis, taxi and private hire service in Wirral

Argyle Satellite Taxis operates as a taxi and private hire company on the Wirral peninsula, with coverage extending to Cheshire and Merseyside. The company presents itself as the largest provider of this type of transport in Wirral and states it has more than 60 years of experience serving the local community, with millions of journeys completed every year.

The service operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and includes local trips, airport transfers, nights out, and business travel. Among the locations it mentions are Birkenhead, West Kirby, Heswall, Ellesmere Port, Neston, Hoylake, and Wallasey.

Booking by app, phone, or website

The company offers three ways to request a vehicle. Its own Argyle Satellite app allows priority bookings, real-time vehicle tracking, payments via Apple Pay, Google Pay, card, cash, or business account, and access to offers and discounts. The app is available for iOS and Android.

Alternatively, it maintains a call centre in Wirral operating 24 hours a day for bookings, enquiries, or special requests. It also has an online booking platform for those who prefer to manage their journey from a browser.

Fleet and accessibility

The fleet combines private hire vehicles (PHV) and Hackney Carriage taxis (HCV). It includes saloon cars with capacity for up to four passengers and people carriers for up to eight. All Hackney Carriage vehicles in the fleet are wheelchair accessible and can carry between five and eight passengers.

Services for businesses and venues

Argyle Satellite offers a free business account with monthly invoicing, priority bookings, and detailed reports, designed for companies, hotels, and care homes in Wirral, Cheshire, and Merseyside. The company states that there are no setup fees and that setup is quick.

For hotels, bars, and restaurants, it offers Taxi Butler, a one-click taxi booking device that sends orders directly to the Argyle Satellite fleet with live tracking, with no need for calls.

Drivers and training

The company states that all its drivers are fully licensed by the local authority, have enhanced DBS checks, and are regularly reviewed. For those who wish to join as drivers, the website includes information on licensing and on the MiDAS programme for passenger assistants (Passenger Assistant Training Scheme, PATS).

Operating areas

The company identifies Birkenhead, Heswall, Hoylake, West Kirby, and Wallasey as reference locations, within its service area in Wirral and nearby locations in Cheshire and Merseyside.

Location and contact

Cotton Place, 2 Ivy Street, Wirral, CH41 5EF · Phone: 0151 201 1111 · Email: info@argylesatellite.co.uk · Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week