This page lists 7 taxi and private hire operators that publish their own contact details and state that they serve Sheffield. 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 Sheffield
City Taxis (Veezu)
City Taxis (Sheffield City Taxis Ltd), now operating under the Veezu name, is a private hire service in Sheffield offering 24/7 booking by phone, web and app, with cash, card, Apple Pay and Google Pay accepted and wheelchair-accessible vehicles available.
- Phone: 0114 239 3939
- Website: citytaxis.com
- Booking app: iPhone · Android
- Hours: the operator says it runs 24 hours
- Payment stated: cash, cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay
- Also stated: wheelchair-accessible vehicles
A1 Taxis
A1 Taxis is a Sheffield taxi firm based on Attercliffe Road that takes bookings by phone, WhatsApp and its own app.
- Phone: 0114 288 8888
- Website: a1sheffieldtaxis.co.uk
- Address: 203 Attercliffe Road, Sheffield, S4 7XF
Alpha Taxis
Alpha Taxis Sheffield states it operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and describes itself as official taxi partner to NHS Sheffield Teaching Hospitals, the Children's Hospital and Sheffield Council.
- Phone: 0114 345 0450
- Website: alphataxissheffield.com
- Hours: the operator says it runs 24 hours
Excel Taxis
Excel Taxis Sheffield (Northern Taxis Ltd) describes itself as a local Sheffield taxi company bookable by phone or app.
- Phone: 0114 245 0000
Mercury Taxis
Mercury Taxis is a Sheffield taxi firm whose website states it is now part of the City Taxis family.
- Phone: 0114 266 2662
- Website: mercurytaxis.co.uk
- Address: 1 Waterside Court, Bold Street, Sheffield, S9 2LR
Uber
Uber's official Sheffield city page states that rides can be requested in Sheffield through the Uber app.
- Booking: through the app only
- Website: uber.com
Bolt
Bolt's official 'Bolt in Sheffield' city page lists Bolt Rides as an available service in Sheffield.
- Booking: through the app only
- Website: bolt.eu
Licensing and fares in Sheffield
Taxis and private hire vehicles in Sheffield are licensed by Sheffield 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 Sheffield
Uber and Bolt each have a page for Sheffield 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.