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Taxi Stockport

Phone numbers, websites and booking apps for 5 taxi and private hire operators serving Stockport, 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 Stockport carries a licence plate, and the driver has a photo badge. Private hire must be pre-booked.

How to check driver & vehicle license

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Lynx Taxis

Lynx Taxis is a Hazel Grove-based Stockport taxi company offering a 24/7 service, app and online booking, airport transfers and wheelchair accessible vehicles through its Lynx Assist service.

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Best for app booking

Metro Taxis

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

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Fastest call option

theCabbi

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

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Fastest booking option

Lynx Taxis

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

Ask when booking App booking available

Open booking app See backup options

Backup option Metro Taxis

Quick answer

Start with the ride type, then choose the booking route that fits Stockport 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 Stockport without opening five different websites first.

Best for app booking

Metro Taxis

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

Open option

Services compared 5

Phone booking 4 options

App booking 3 options

Website booking 5 options

Card-friendly 1 service

Licensing authority Stockport

Comparison

Taxi and private hire operators in Stockport

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Lynx Taxis

Lynx Taxis is a Hazel Grove-based Stockport taxi company offering a 24/7 service, app and online booking, airport transfers and wheelchair accessible vehicles through its Lynx Assist service.

Price Ask when booking App available

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Best for card payments

theCabbi

theCabbi describes itself as a family-run Stockport private hire service offering airport transfers and wheelchair accessible vehicles, with cash, card and contactless payment.

Price Ask when booking Phone or web booking

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Lynx Taxis

Price Ask when booking

Booking App / web

Verdict Lynx Taxis is a Hazel Grove-based Stockport taxi company offering a 24/7 service, app and online booking, airport transfers and wheelchair accessible vehicles through its Lynx Assist service.

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Wheel

Metro Taxis

Price Ask when booking

Booking App / web

Verdict Metro Taxis Ltd is a Stockport-based taxi company that states it is available 24/7 and offers app booking and Manchester Airport transfers.

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Uber

Minicab

Price Ask when booking

Booking App / web

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

Open app

theCabbi

Price Ask when booking

Booking Phone first

Verdict theCabbi describes itself as a family-run Stockport private hire service offering airport transfers and wheelchair accessible vehicles, with cash, card and contactless payment.

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Wheel Cash Cards

1919 Taxis and Minibuses

Price Ask when booking

Booking Phone first

Verdict 1919 Taxis and Minibuses says it has been in business for more than 40 years, offering everyday taxi journeys, airport runs, contract work and group travel in cars and minibuses from its base in Bredbury.

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City context

Useful details around the ride, the rules and the city itself

Population 294,773

Traffic Low

Authority Stockport

How to check driver & vehicle license Where to file a complaint

Best by use case

Pick the Stockport option that fits the trip you actually need

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Lynx 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

Lynx Taxis

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

Lynx 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

1919 Taxis and Minibuses

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

Lynx 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

Lynx 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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Stockport rules

Taxis and private hire work differently in Stockport

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 Stockport. 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 Stockport

Lynx Taxis

Lynx Taxis is a Hazel Grove-based Stockport taxi company offering a 24/7 service, app and online booking, airport transfers and wheelchair accessible vehicles through its Lynx Assist service.

Phone: 0161 480 0000
Website: lynxtaxis.co.uk
Booking app: iPhone · Android
Address: 297a London Road, Hazel Grove, Stockport SK7 4PS
Hours: the operator says it runs 24 hours
Also stated: wheelchair-accessible vehicles

Metro Taxis

Metro Taxis Ltd is a Stockport-based taxi company that states it is available 24/7 and offers app booking and Manchester Airport transfers.

Phone: 0161 480 8000
Website: metro-taxis.com
Booking app: iPhone · Android
Address: 112 Georges Road, Stockport SK4 1DN
Hours: the operator says it runs 24 hours

Uber

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

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

theCabbi

theCabbi describes itself as a family-run Stockport private hire service offering airport transfers and wheelchair accessible vehicles, with cash, card and contactless payment.

Phone: 0161 521 9983
Website: thecabbi.com
Hours: the operator says it runs 24 hours
Payment stated: cash, cards
Also stated: wheelchair-accessible vehicles

1919 Taxis and Minibuses

1919 Taxis and Minibuses says it has been in business for more than 40 years, offering everyday taxi journeys, airport runs, contract work and group travel in cars and minibuses from its base in Bredbury.

Phone: 0161 494 1919
Official page: facebook.com
Address: Lower Bents Lane, Bredbury, Stockport
Hours: the operator says it runs 24 hours

Licensing and fares in Stockport

Taxis and private hire vehicles in Stockport are licensed by Stockport Metropolitan Borough 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.

Taxi licensing information

Uber and ride-hailing apps in Stockport

Uber has a page for Stockport 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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Time-saving and toll-avoiding tips

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Can the fare be fixed in advance?

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