It all began in Edinburgh.
Long before smartphones, GPS or online booking, City Cabs was created by Edinburgh taxi drivers who believed passengers deserved a reliable, professional service.
More than a century later, those same values still guide every journey we provide.
Built by drivers.
Owned by drivers.
Unlike many transport companies, City Cabs is owned by the professional licensed taxi drivers who work within it. Every investment we make supports the people who serve Edinburgh every day.
- Driver owned
- Locally managed
- Serving Edinburgh since 1925
Always moving forward.
1925
City Cabs is founded in Edinburgh.
1950s
Radio dispatch transforms taxi bookings.
1980s
Computerised operations and zonal system dispatch.
2000s
Online booking and digital dispatch.
2010s
The City Cabs App launches.
Today
120,000+ app users, AI-assisted dispatch, cloud infrastructure and cleaner vehicles.
Tomorrow
Continuing to invest in technology, sustainability and Edinburgh.
Professional drivers.
Professional standards.
Every City Cabs driver is fully licensed, professionally trained and committed to delivering safe, reliable transport across Edinburgh.
Why Black TaxisInvesting in Edinburgh's future.
Cleaner vehicles. Smarter technology. Better journeys.
Cleaner Fleet
Investment in lower-emission licensed taxis.
Technology
120,000+ app users powered by cloud technology.
100+
Years Serving Edinburgh
500+
Licensed Black Taxis
120,000+
App Users
24/7
Serving Edinburgh
Yesterday.
Today.
Tomorrow.
For more than a century, City Cabs has evolved alongside Edinburgh. Our commitment to innovation, professional drivers and exceptional customer service continues to shape the future of transport across the city.
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