The best way to book a London black cab.
Licensed black cabs only. No surge pricing. No private hire drivers. No nonsense — just a fixed fare, a real cabbie, and a straightforward £2 booking fee.
Everything you'd expect. Nothing you wouldn't.
No Surge Pricing
What you see is what you pay. Fixed, fair pricing — even at rush hour, in the rain, on New Year's Eve.
Licensed Black Cabs Only
Every driver has passed the Knowledge of London — the toughest taxi exam in the world. No private hire, ever.
Secure Card Payments
Pay by card in-app. Stored securely with industry-standard encryption. No cash needed.
Follow My Ride
Share your journey in real-time with friends or family — they see exactly where you are, live.
Pre-Booking Available
Book in advance for airports, meetings, events — lock in your pickup time and forget about it.
Simple £2 Booking Fee
Transparent fee, shown before you book. No hidden charges, no nasty surprises on the receipt.
Download. Book. Ride.
Download
Get the Taxi Now app free on iOS or Android.
Book
Set your pickup and destination. See your fixed fare upfront, before you confirm.
Track
Watch your cab arrive on the map. Share the trip with Follow My Ride if you want someone to know where you are.
Ride
A licensed black cab arrives. Pay in-app when you're dropped off — no cash, no card machine, no fuss.
Built on a licence, not an algorithm.
Questions? Answered.
Is this just black cabs, or private hire too?
Licensed black cabs only. Every driver is TfL-licensed and has passed the Knowledge — there's no private hire option in the app, ever.
What's the £2 booking fee for?
It's the only fee you pay on top of the metered fare — no surge pricing, no surprise charges. It's also what funds the platform, which is why drivers keep 100% of their fare instead of the app taking commission.
Can I pay by cash?
The app is built around secure in-app card payment for a seamless, contactless experience. Your driver can advise on the day if cash is an option for your journey.
What if my driver cancels or I need to change my booking?
You can amend or cancel from the app. Because cancellation protection is built into the platform, drivers aren't penalised for a passenger's late change — which means a smoother experience for everyone.
Which parts of London are covered?
Green Badge (All London) coverage is live now, alongside all 9 yellow badge sectors — see the coverage map on the main app page.
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