This page lists 4 taxi and private hire operators that publish their own contact details and state that they serve Glasgow. 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 Glasgow

Glasgow Taxis

Glasgow Taxis states it operates over 750 licensed taxis across Glasgow, all wheelchair accessible, with a call centre staffed 24/7 and booking by phone, web or app.

GlasGO Cars

GlasGO Cars is a Glasgow private hire company formed when Glasgow Private Hire, Hampden Cars, Network Private Hire and Southside Radio Cars joined together; it offers private hire cars, people carriers, executive cars and airport transfers.

Saltire Private Hire

Saltire Private Hire is a Glasgow private hire firm based on Govan Road serving Glasgow and South Lanarkshire, with airport transfers and booking by phone or app.

Uber

Uber's official Glasgow page states that the app can be used to request a ride around Glasgow 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 Glasgow

Taxis and private hire vehicles in Glasgow are licensed by Glasgow City Council. 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 Glasgow

Uber has a page for Glasgow 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.