This page lists 6 taxi and private hire operators that publish their own contact details and state that they serve Gateshead. 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 Gateshead

Gateshead Central Taxis

Central Taxis Gateshead Ltd describes itself as a family-owned Gateshead taxi company of over 30 years, operating 24/7 with a fleet that includes wheelchair-accessible vehicles, executive cars and MPVs.

  • Phone: 0191 469 9999
  • Website: gatesheadcentraltaxis.com
  • Address: Stoneygate House, Felling, Gateshead, NE10 0HJ
  • Hours: the operator says it runs 24 hours
  • Also stated: wheelchair-accessible vehicles

Dean Taxis

Dean Taxis (DEAN (PH) LIMITED) is a Gateshead-based firm that describes itself as one of the largest taxi companies in Newcastle, Gateshead and the surrounding areas, with booking by phone, online or app.

Local Taxis

Local Taxis is a Blaydon-based firm that states it runs a 24/7 service covering all of Gateshead, including the town centre, Felling, Dunston, Team Valley, Low Fell, Whickham and Birtley, on one standard tariff with no surge pricing.

  • Phone: 0191 462 0060
  • Website: local-taxis.co.uk
  • Address: Office 2, Blaydon Business Centre, Cowen Road, Blaydon-on-Tyne, NE21 5TW
  • Hours: the operator says it runs 24 hours
  • Also stated: pets welcome

Blueline Taxis

Blueline Taxis is a Wallsend-based private hire company operating across the North East that describes itself as the only taxi firm licensed by every local authority in the region.

Nearby Taxis

Nearby Taxis (Nearby Group Ltd) is a South Shields-based firm that states it offers a 24/7 fixed-fare taxi service across Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle, North Tyneside, South Tyneside and Sunderland.

  • Phone: 0191 222 1222
  • Website: nearbygroup.co.uk
  • Booking app: iPhone · Android
  • Address: 140 Victoria Road, South Shields, NE33 4NQ
  • Hours: the operator says it runs 24 hours
  • Payment stated: cash, cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay
  • Also stated: wheelchair-accessible vehicles

Uber

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

Taxis and private hire vehicles in Gateshead are licensed by Gateshead 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 Gateshead

Uber’s website lists Gateshead as a place where rides can be requested through its app.