Aberdeen Taxis

What Aberdeen Taxis does

Aberdeen Taxis is a privately held, locally operated taxi and ground transport company headquartered in Aberdeen, Scotland, serving the city, Aberdeenshire, and — via a sister-company relationship with Inverness Taxis and strategic transport partners — the wider Highlands, North East Scotland, and the UK. The company operates a fleet of more than 130 taxis and minibuses, provides 24/7 service, and handles over 60,000 jobs per month and more than 1 million passengers per year across three core service lines: standard metered taxi service, airport transfers (where it holds the exclusive contracted position at Aberdeen International Airport with security clearance to enter the taxi rank), and 8-seater minibus tours for corporate, golf, and sightseeing use cases. Technology is built on the third-party iCabbi dispatch and booking platform (powering its website, mobile app, and corporate account portal) and a 2023 partnership with safety-focused app SafeKab; the company layers on real-time flight monitoring, driver monitoring, and PVG-checked, locally licensed drivers as its core safety and reliability proposition.

Revenue is generated predominantly through regulated meter-based fares set by Aberdeen Council, supplemented by waiting-time and special-service charges, prepaid card transactions via web/app/phone, airport transfer surcharges, and corporate account fees (a 10% admin fee on invoiced totals with 30-day invoicing and departmental billing). Go-to-market is hybrid: direct-to-consumer via app, web, and 24/7 phone booking for individuals, plus an enterprise sales motion targeting the 300+ local businesses and national corporations on corporate accounts, with a dedicated Priority Account Management team. Distribution is anchored by exclusive or appointed positions at Aberdeen Airport and Aberdeen Railway Station, supported by an active organic marketing presence across TikTok (1,359 followers, 38.4k likes), Instagram, Facebook, a content blog on local travel, and Google reviews (680 reviews, 'GOOD' rating) aggregated via Trustindex. In February 2026 the company launched a new booking app and dispatch system. Ownership is founder/operator-led with no disclosed external investors.

Name

Aberdeen Taxis

Legal name

Aberdeen Taxis

Website

https://aberdeen-taxis.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Aberdeen Taxis is a privately held taxi and ground transport operator in Aberdeen, Scotland, running 130+ taxis and minibuses to serve individual consumers, 300+ corporate accounts, and exclusive airport and railway station contracts via iCabbi-powered booking and dispatch.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ground passenger transportation

NAICS

Taxi and Ridesharing Services (485310)

SIC

Local & Suburban Transit & Interurban Hwy Passenger Trans (4100)

akta.pro primary industry

Street-Hail Taxi & Taxi Fleet Operators (THAIAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Airport Taxi & Ground Transportation Operators (TLAFAHAE), Street-Hail Taxi Services (THADAEAA)

Keywords

• Local taxi services
• Airport transfer services
• Corporate transport solutions
• Minibus tours
• Parcel delivery services

Headquarters

HQ city

Aberdeen

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Meter-based Taxi Fares: Meter charges based on tariff laid down by Aberdeen Council. Charges commence at pickup time or upon taxi arrival and cease at journey conclusion. Minimum fixed charge applies.
2. Waiting Time Charges: Additional charges for waiting time in excess of 5 minutes at pickup location, calculated per Aberdeen Council tariff
3. Special and Extra Services: Special charges may apply for additional services not requested at booking time, including extra luggage requirements necessitating larger vehicles
4. Airport Transfer Services: Airport transfer services with metered fares plus toll charges where applicable
5. Minibus Tours: 8-seater minibus tours for groups including golf tours, corporate travel, day trips, and sightseeing tours across Scotland
6. Corporate Account Services: Corporate accounts with 30-day invoicing, departmental billing, and Excel reports. 10% admin fee on invoice total.
7. Prepaid Bookings: Card payments via website, app, or phone for prepaid bookings

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Aberdeen Taxis operates a fleet of over 130 licensed taxis and minibuses delivering 24/7 passenger transport services across Aberdeen and the Shire, including airport transfers to Aberdeen International Airport, standard metered taxi rides, 8-seater minibus tours, and corporate transport accounts for over 300 businesses. Services are booked via phone, the company's mobile app, or web platform, with tariffs regulated by Aberdeen City Council and a separate corporate invoicing program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Aberdeen Taxis Booking App: Mobile application for booking taxis available on iOS and Android platforms.

Products and services

• Standard Taxi Service Local metered taxi service available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week across Aberdeen and the Shire for the general public, with fully licensed drivers carrying traceable ID badges and PVG Scheme registration. Fares follow Aberdeen Council tariff with a minimum fixed charge per hire.
• Airport Transfer Service Taxi service to and from Aberdeen International Airport with meet-and-greet in arrivals using name boards, luggage assistance, flight monitoring to adjust for delays, and complimentary transport for oversized luggage, sports equipment, baby seats, and wheelchairs. Tolls added where applicable.
• Minibus Tours 8-seater minibus service for group travel including golf tours, corporate events, day trips, weddings, and sightseeing tours across Scotland with popular destinations such as Balmoral Castle, Dunnottar Castle, whisky distilleries, and the Scottish Highlands.
• Safe Corporate Transport Corporate transport solution for businesses featuring professional drivers, safety monitoring technology, digital journey recording, and SafeWalk employee safety app integration. Covers airport transfers, executive travel, staff transport, conference logistics, and long-distance business travel across Scotland and the UK.
• Corporate Account Booking Business account service providing priority booking, 30-day flexible invoicing, departmental billing, Excel reports, guaranteed vehicle availability during peak times, and dedicated account management for over 300 local businesses and national corporations. A 10% admin fee applies to invoice totals.
• Aberdeen Taxis Mobile App Free mobile application for Apple iOS and Android devices enabling quick taxi booking. Users register, enter pickup and drop-off locations, select vehicle type and time, receive a quote, and pay via cash or card. Corporate accounts are also supported through the app.
• Parcel Delivery Service Parcel delivery service operated alongside the company's taxi fleet, leveraging the same driver and vehicle network for same-day and point-to-point deliveries across Aberdeen and the Shire.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1 million passengers safely transported every year
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SafeKabcoreTechnology or Integration · 15 June 2023Official partnership with SafeKab taxi app, a brand-new safety-focused booking application. SafeKab provides enhanced safety features including live location sharing with trusted contacts, SOS alert functionality, Safety Code verification for correct vehicle/driver identification, and journey monitoring. Aberdeen Taxis promotes SafeKab as the safest way to book a cab in Aberdeen.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• FreeNow: Multi-city European taxi and ride-hailing aggregator that works with licensed taxi fleets including in the UK; competes for both consumer and corporate accounts.
• Addison Lee: UK private hire and corporate car service with strong London presence and account-based B2B offering; comparable corporate travel proposition and app-based booking model.
• Bolt: European rideshare and mobility platform with growing UK presence; competes directly with traditional taxi fleets on app-based booking and pricing.
• Uber: Global rideshare incumbent operating in the UK that competes for on-demand passenger trips; relevant for benchmarking app-based booking, dynamic pricing, and driver supply economics.

Emerging players

• Gett: UK corporate-focused ground transport platform; comparable B2B ride management, invoicing, and duty-of-care features for enterprise clients.
• Wheely: Premium on-demand chauffeur service operating in London and other UK cities; relevant peer for premium-positioned, safety-focused corporate transport.

Others

• iCabbi: Taxi dispatch and fleet management technology provider whose platform Aberdeen Taxis uses; relevant as the underlying technology supplier shaping service economics and competitive parity.

Direct peers

• Inverness Taxis: Direct peer and sister company operating in Inverness and the Highlands with a comparable fleet-based taxi model, corporate accounts, and airport/station transfers across North East Scotland.
• CityCabs (Aberdeen): Local Aberdeen taxi competitor operating a comparable street-hail and corporate taxi service in the same primary operating geography.

Regional players

• ComCab: UK private hire operator focused on corporate and airport transfers with account management; comparable service mix and B2B go-to-market motion.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aberdeen-taxis

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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