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Taxi Wakefield

Phone numbers, websites and booking apps for 5 taxi and private hire operators serving Wakefield, checked against their own websites, plus who licenses them and where to find the official fares.

Operator details checked against their own websites: 19 September 2026 Page last updated: 19 September 2026 Details come from operators’ own websites and public sources — confirm the fare when you book. Report a correction

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Before you travel

Check the licence

Every legal taxi and private hire car in Wakefield carries a licence plate, and the driver has a photo badge. Private hire must be pre-booked.

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Ace Taxis

Ace Taxis describes itself as the longest established taxi and private hire company in Wakefield, offering a 24/7 service with over 100 council-licensed vehicles including wheelchair access vehicles.

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Best for app booking

Wakefield Cars

Fastest route if the passenger wants to book from the phone without calling.

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Fastest call option

Veezu Wakefield

Best when the passenger just wants a number and a quick pickup route.

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Fastest booking option

Ace Taxis

Start with Ace Taxis if you want the quickest booking route in Wakefield. Open the app first, then compare backup taxi options if you still want another fare or pickup route.

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Backup option Wakefield Cars

Quick answer

Start with the ride type, then choose the booking route that fits Wakefield best.

This page is most useful when you need to decide between a local cab, a private hire app, an airport pickup or a business-style ride in Wakefield without opening five different websites first.

Best for app booking

Wakefield Cars

Fastest route if the passenger wants to book from the phone without calling.

Open option

Services compared 5

Phone booking 4 options

App booking 4 options

Website booking 5 options

Card-friendly 2 services

Comparison

Taxi and private hire operators in Wakefield

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Ace Taxis

Ace Taxis describes itself as the longest established taxi and private hire company in Wakefield, offering a 24/7 service with over 100 council-licensed vehicles including wheelchair access vehicles.

Price Ask when booking App available

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Best for card payments

Wakefield Cars

Wakefield Cars is a Wakefield private hire firm offering saloon, estate, executive, MPV, minivan and wheelchair accessible vehicles, with payment by card, cash, Apple Pay or Google Pay.

Price Ask when booking App available

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Ace Taxis

Price Ask when booking

Booking App / web

Verdict Ace Taxis describes itself as the longest established taxi and private hire company in Wakefield, offering a 24/7 service with over 100 council-licensed vehicles including wheelchair access vehicles.

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Wheel

Wakefield Cars

Price Ask when booking

Booking App / web

Verdict Wakefield Cars is a Wakefield private hire firm offering saloon, estate, executive, MPV, minivan and wheelchair accessible vehicles, with payment by card, cash, Apple Pay or Google Pay.

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Wheel Cards Cash Apple Pay Google Pay

Veezu Wakefield

Price Ask when booking

Booking App / web

Verdict Veezu offers a 24/7 private hire service in Wakefield bookable by phone or app, with standard cars, MPVs, executive vehicles and 6 to 12 seat minibuses.

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Cash Cards Apple Pay Google Pay

Prime Cars 24/7

Price Ask when booking

Booking App / web

Verdict Prime Cars 24/7 is a private hire taxi and airport transfer service based on Bank Street, covering Wakefield and the surrounding areas.

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Uber

Minicab

Price Ask when booking

Booking Website

Verdict Uber's Wakefield page states that the Uber app can be used to request a ride around Wakefield at any time, 24/7.

Open website

Best by use case

Pick the Wakefield option that fits the trip you actually need

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Ace Taxis

Strongest all-round choice

Useful if you just want one solid local option without overthinking the booking route.

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Best for airport transfers

Prime Cars 24/7

Useful for airport runs and booked pickups

Pre-booked airport journeys usually work better when pickup timing matters.

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Best for budget app rides

Ace Taxis

Useful if lower app fare matters most

Best when the user mainly wants an app-first ride with simpler price expectations.

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Best for business travel

Wakefield Cars

Useful for client trips and executive travel

Helpful when reliability, presentation and scheduled pickup matter more than the cheapest fare.

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Best for late-night rides

Ace Taxis

Useful when you just need an app-first ride after hours

This is the kind of option many users will reach for when they want fast app coverage late in the day.

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Best for accessibility

Ace Taxis

Useful when wheelchair access matters

This is the first place many passengers will look when they need a more accessible taxi option.

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Wakefield rules

Taxis and private hire work differently in Wakefield

Local rule

Check licensed operators first

The safest approach is to choose a licensed local operator or app with a clear booking trail.

Booking tip

Pre-book airport pickups when timing matters

Airport transfers and late-night pickups are usually easier when the ride is booked in advance.

How we compare

How this page is put together

We prioritise useful booking routes, licensing context and visible service differences over generic “best taxi” claims.
For each operator we note how you book (phone, website or app), whether cards are accepted, and which journeys it suits, such as airport runs or accessible travel.
Details are taken from operators’ own websites and public sources. We are not a licensing authority, so always check the driver’s badge and the vehicle’s licence plate before you travel.

Local notes

This page lists 5 taxi and private hire operators that publish their own contact details and state that they serve Wakefield. Each entry was checked against the operator’s own website or official page on 19 September 2026. We have not taken test rides and the order is not a quality ranking.

Taxi operators in Wakefield

Ace Taxis

Ace Taxis describes itself as the longest established taxi and private hire company in Wakefield, offering a 24/7 service with over 100 council-licensed vehicles including wheelchair access vehicles.

Phone: 01924 299999
Website: acetaxis.biz
Booking app: iPhone · Android
Address: 4A Cheapside, Wakefield, WF1 2SD
Hours: the operator says it runs 24 hours
Also stated: wheelchair-accessible vehicles

Wakefield Cars

Wakefield Cars is a Wakefield private hire firm offering saloon, estate, executive, MPV, minivan and wheelchair accessible vehicles, with payment by card, cash, Apple Pay or Google Pay.

Phone: 01924 380000
Website: wakefieldcars.com
Booking app: iPhone · Android
Address: 4 Carter St, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 1XJ
Hours: the operator says it runs 24 hours
Payment stated: cards, cash, Apple Pay, Google Pay
Also stated: wheelchair-accessible vehicles

Veezu Wakefield

Veezu offers a 24/7 private hire service in Wakefield bookable by phone or app, with standard cars, MPVs, executive vehicles and 6 to 12 seat minibuses.

Phone: 01924 621010
Website: veezu.co.uk
Booking app: iPhone · Android
Hours: the operator says it runs 24 hours
Payment stated: cash, cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay

Prime Cars 24/7

Prime Cars 24/7 is a private hire taxi and airport transfer service based on Bank Street, covering Wakefield and the surrounding areas.

Phone: 01924 444247
Website: primecars247.co.uk
Booking app: iPhone
Address: 2 Bank Street, Wakefield, WF1 1EH

Uber

Uber's Wakefield page states that the Uber app can be used to request a ride around Wakefield at any time, 24/7.

Booking: through the app only
Website: uber.com
Hours: the operator says it runs 24 hours

Licensing and fares in Wakefield

Taxis and private hire vehicles in Wakefield are licensed by Wakefield Council – Taxi Licensing. A listing on this page is not proof of a current licence: check the plate on the vehicle and the driver’s badge before you travel.

Uber and ride-hailing apps in Wakefield

Uber has a page for Wakefield on its website, so rides can be requested through the app. We have not tested how many drivers are available, so keep a local firm’s number as well.

Passenger guides

Useful answers before the user gets into the car

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Can the fare be fixed in advance?

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