Pre-Booked Taxi Journeys Unlike rank taxis or app-based services, private hire taxis must be booked in advance. This allows drivers to plan each journey carefully and ensures a vehicle is available at your chosen pickup time. Our private hire taxi service is suitable for a wide range of journeys including: Local taxi journeys Airport transfers Business travel and meetings Train station transfers Long-distance travel Passengers can obtain an instant quote and confirm their journey through our secure online booking system. Private hire taxi vehicle ready for collection at London Stansted Airport. What Is a Private Hire Taxi? A private hire taxi is a vehicle that must be booked in advance through a licensed operator. Unlike rank taxis that can be hailed on the street, private hire journeys are arranged before travel and confirmed with driver details and vehicle information. How Private Hire Cars Work Private hire cars operate differently from rank taxis or street-hail services. Vehicles cannot be flagged down on the street and must always be booked in advance through a licensed private hire operator. This ensures every journey is recorded and professionally managed before the driver arrives, providing passengers with a reliable and organised service. At Stansted Travel Services, passengers can quickly arrange a private hire car using our online booking system. Simply enter your pickup location, destination and travel time to receive an instant quote. Once your journey is confirmed, we provide the driver’s name, contact telephone number and vehicle registration details so you know exactly who will be collecting you. All journeys are operated by licensed private hire drivers and must be booked through a registered private hire operator. Private Hire Taxis to London Airports Many passengers use our private hire taxis for journeys to and from London Stansted Airport, which is located just a short distance from many of the towns we serve. We regularly provide airport taxis between the local area and all major London airports. These include: Stansted Airport Heathrow Airport Gatwick Airport Luton Airport London City Airport For a full overview of airport journeys, visit our Airport Transfers page. For journeys to the region’s closest airport, see our Stansted Airport Transfers page. Vehicles Available for Private Hire Our fleet includes a range of vehicles suitable for different types of journeys. Saloon vehicles for everyday taxi travel Estate vehicles for additional luggage space Executive vehicles for business and airport travel Larger vehicles for group airport transfers All vehicles are maintained to a high standard to ensure passengers travel comfortably and safely. Areas We Serve Our private hire taxi service operates across East Hertfordshire and North Essex including Bishop’s Stortford, Stansted Mountfitchet, Great Dunmow, Saffron Walden, Sawbridgeworth and Harlow, along with surrounding villages and rural locations. For a full list of towns we serve, please visit our Areas Covered page. Typical Private Hire Taxi Journeys Passengers regularly book our private hire taxis for a wide range of journeys including: Local taxi travel between towns and villages Transport to train stations and transport hubs Business meetings and appointments Airport journeys to London airports Long-distance travel across the UK Why Pre-Book a Private Hire Taxi? Pre-booking a private hire taxi with Stansted Travel Services ensures your driver is scheduled in advance and arrives at the agreed time. This provides greater reliability compared with on-demand taxis and ensures every journey is managed by a licensed operator. Benefits include: Guaranteed pickup time Fixed price quotes before travel Driver name, contact phone number and vehicle details provided in advance Professional licensed drivers Other Private Hire Services In addition to our standard private hire taxi service, Stansted Travel Services also provides a range of specialist transport services for different types of journeys: Executive Airport Transfers Passengers looking for additional comfort may prefer our Executive Airport Transfers service, which provides premium vehicles for business travel and airport journeys. Business & Corporate Travel Our Business & Corporate Travel service offers reliable transport for meetings, corporate accounts and professional travel arrangements. Chauffeur Services For luxury travel, events or special occasions, we provide professional Chauffeur Services with experienced drivers and high-quality vehicles. Minibus & Group Airport Transfers For families and larger groups travelling together, we offer Minibus & Group Airport Transfers with spacious vehicles suitable for passengers and luggage. How to Book Your Private Hire Sevice Booking a private hire taxi with Stansted Travel Services is simple and takes less than a minute. Enter your journey details using our online booking system Receive an instant fixed price quote Confirm your booking and receive driver details Most passengers complete their booking in under a minute using our online system. Your driver arrives at the scheduled pickup time Passengers who book online also receive a 20 percent discount compared with standard telephone bookings.