This page lists 6 taxi and private hire operators that publish their own contact details and state that they serve London. Each entry was checked against the operator’s own website or official page on 23 September 2026. We have not taken test rides and the order is not a quality ranking.

Taxi operators in London

Addison Lee

Addison Lee describes itself, together with its ComCab black taxi brand, as London's largest private hire and taxi business.

Freenow by Lyft

Freenow is an app for booking a black cab or a private-hire Ride in London.

  • Booking: through the app only
  • Website: free-now.com
  • Booking app: iPhone · Android
  • Payment stated: Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, cards, cash
  • Also stated: wheelchair-accessible vehicles

Sherbet London

Sherbet runs a fleet of fully electric London taxis driven by licensed taxi drivers who have passed the Knowledge, bookable on demand or in advance.

Green Tomato Cars

Green Tomato Cars is a London car service that uses low and zero emission vehicles and runs a dedicated zero-emission service.

Uber

Uber's London page says riders can request a black cab in London through the Uber app.

  • Booking: through the app only
  • Website: uber.com

Bolt

Bolt offers app-booked rides in London through its Bolt Rides service.

  • Booking: through the app only
  • Website: bolt.eu

Licensing and fares in London

Taxis and private hire vehicles in London are licensed by Transport for London (TfL). 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 London

Uber and Bolt each have a page for London on their websites, 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.