What Silvertown Taxis does

Silvertown Taxis is a privately held regional taxi operator headquartered in Macclesfield, Cheshire, UK, founded approximately in 1989. The company operates what it describes as the largest taxi fleet in Cheshire, providing 24/7, 365-day transportation across Knutsford, Wilmslow, Alderley Edge, Macclesfield, Chelford, Winsford, Holmes Chapel, and Addington, with fixed-fare airport transfers to Manchester and Liverpool. Service lines include standard taxi rides, airport transfers, executive/luxury service, wheelchair-accessible transport, and corporate accounts. Vehicle options span saloons, MPVs, minibuses (up to 16 passengers), and executive vehicles sourced through a partner network.

The company's technology stack is built on the third-party Autocab booking and dispatch platform, which powers a passenger mobile app (iOS and Android), a web booking portal, advanced dispatch software with flight tracking for airport pickups, and an Interactive Voice Recognition (IVR) system in its 24/7 call center. Distribution channels include self-serve mobile and web booking, a staffed call center, walk-up service, and a direct corporate account program with monthly invoicing. The company has consolidated its regional position through acquisitions of competitor Cabco and Knutsford Taxis.

Silvertown's revenue model is primarily transaction-based on fixed-fare pricing (pay per journey by cash or card), supplemented by subscription-like recurring corporate accounts (monthly invoicing, subject to credit check) and premium-priced executive and accessible transport services. The go-to-market combines direct-to-consumer digital booking with a B2B corporate account motion. Ownership is private with no disclosed investors, parent company, or management team bios.

Name

Silvertown Taxis

Legal name

Silvertown Taxis

Website

https://silvertowntaxis.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Silvertown Taxis is a privately held, Cheshire-based taxi operator founded around 1989, running the region's largest fleet and offering 24/7 fixed-fare rides, airport transfers, corporate accounts, executive service, and wheelchair-accessible transport via the Autocab platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Taxi and Ground Transportation Services

NAICS

Taxi and Ridesharing Services (485310), Limousine Service (48532)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Dispatch / Call Center Taxi Services (THADAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Taxi-Hail Aggregators & Dispatch Platforms (E-Hail for Licensed Taxis) (TLAFAIAD), Ride-Hailing & Taxi Aggregation Platforms (BPAMAIAE), Ridesharing & Taxi Dispatch Platforms (BPAMAHAA)

Keywords

• Local taxi service
• Airport transfers
• Corporate taxi accounts
• Wheelchair accessible transport
• Executive car hire

Headquarters

HQ city

Macclesfield

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Taxi Rides: Transaction-based taxi service where customers pay per journey. The company operates on fixed fare pricing model, eliminating metered fares and providing transparent pricing for every journey. Pay by cash or card accepted.
2. Corporate Account Services: Monthly invoicing service for business clients with automated account facilities. Invoices include full breakdown of every journey booked. Subject to credit check for account approval.
3. Executive/Luxury Service: Premium vehicle hire including Mercedes E Class and BMW 5 series for special functions and luxury travel. Higher specification vehicles available through partner network nationwide.
4. Airport Transfer Services: Fixed fare airport transfers with drop-off fee included. Covers Manchester and Liverpool airports with routes including Wilmslow, Alderley Edge, Macclesfield, Knutsford, and surrounding areas.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Silvertown Taxis provides a 24/7 taxi and private hire service across Cheshire with fixed fares, licensed DBS-checked drivers, and a multi-format fleet (saloons up to 4 passengers, MPVs up to 8, minibuses up to 16, and wheelchair-accessible vehicles). Service lines include local rides, fixed-fare airport transfers to Manchester and Liverpool, executive/luxury travel (Mercedes E Class, BMW 5 series), and corporate accounts with monthly invoicing. Customers book via mobile app, web portal, 24/7 call center, or WhatsApp, with advanced dispatch software and live flight tracking coordinating pickups.

Product overview

Silvertown Taxis operates as a taxi service company offering multiple service lines: core taxi transportation (standard rides, airport transfers, executive luxury service, wheelchair-accessible vehicles, and corporate accounts), supported by technology platforms including a mobile booking app (iOS/Android), an online booking portal via Autocab, and advanced taxi dispatch software. The company also acquired regional competitors including 'Cabco' and 'Knutsford Taxis' to expand coverage across Cheshire.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Standard Taxi Service 24/7 taxi service across Cheshire with fixed fares, licensed DBS-checked drivers, and a fleet including saloon vehicles (up to 4 passengers), MPVs (up to 8 passengers), and minibuses (up to 16 passengers), all younger than 5 years old, plus wheelchair-accessible vehicles.
• Airport Transfers

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AutocabcoreTechnology or IntegrationAutocab provides the booking technology platform powering Silvertown Taxis's web booking portal (eb3.autocab.net). The partnership enables their nationwide passenger app connectivity, allowing seamless booking across the UK through partnerships with similar taxi firms.
• Executive Vehicle PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of luxury vehicle providers across the country enabling Silvertown to fulfill higher specification executive requests. Mercedes E Class and BMW 5 series vehicles sourced through these partners to serve customers preferring luxury transportation.
• Regional Taxi Firm NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with similar taxi firms nationwide through the Autocab network, allowing the passenger app to extend its reach nationwide and enabling seamless cross-region booking when customers travel outside Cheshire.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• 1234 Taxis (Cheshire): Local Cheshire-area taxi firm using Autocab technology and offering app-based booking. Direct overlap in service area, technology stack, and customer segments with Silvertown.
• Radio Taxis Manchester: One of the largest traditional taxi dispatch operators in Greater Manchester. Directly comparable as a UK regional taxi dispatch platform operating licensed taxi fleets with call-centre, app, and web booking channels serving a similar North West customer base.
• Amber Cars (Manchester): Major Manchester-area taxi firm with large fleet, app-based booking, and airport transfer specialisation. Highly comparable to Silvertown in operating model, geography (North West England), and product mix including executive service.
• Speedys Taxi (Bolton): Regional North West taxi operator with app and call-centre booking and fixed-fare service. Closely comparable in business model and regional adjacency to Cheshire, though smaller geographic scope.

Broad incumbents

• Bolt: European ride-hailing platform actively expanding across UK cities including Manchester and Liverpool. Represents the same disruptive app-based competition facing Silvertown's local taxi base.
• Uber: Global ride-hailing incumbent operating extensively across the North West and at Manchester Airport. Competes with Silvertown for the same on-demand passenger trips, though via a different driver-economy model.
• FreeNow (formerly mytaxi): Major European ride-hailing aggregator operating across the UK including Manchester. Comparable as a multi-channel taxi/ride-hailing dispatch platform competing for the same North West rider base, though at national/international scale.

Emerging players

• Tristar Chauffeurs: UK executive chauffeur and premium car service operating nationwide. Comparable to Silvertown's executive/Mercedes-BMW service line, particularly for corporate accounts and airport transfers.
• Wheely: Premium ride-hailing and chauffeur service operating in London with planned UK expansion. Comparable to Silvertown's executive and accessibility-oriented premium positioning, though currently focused on London.

Others

• Autocab: Technology partner that provides the booking, dispatch, and app infrastructure powering Silvertown's operations. Comparable as the underlying SaaS backbone used by hundreds of UK taxi operators including Silvertown.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Silvertown_Taxi
• Facebookfacebook.com/silvertowntaxi
• Instagraminstagram.com/silvertowntaxis
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/silvertown-taxis

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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