Needacab Taxis Plymouth Reviews 

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TrustScore 2 out of 5

2.2

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I’m booked the taxi at 2.30 am from home to coach station, It never arrived. When I called, they said it would be late but couldn't say for how long; I had to wake my wife up to drive me to the bus. N... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Couldn't get a cab from my usual company on a busy Friday afternoon so I phoned Needacab. Cab arrived promptly and zi could track it on my phone. Nice car and friendly professional driver. I will def... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service. Communication was brilliant. Cab arrived quickly. Driver was extremely kind & helpful. I needed to go to hospital and he was a star.... he went and got wherlchair and took me to... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Appalling attitude and service. Despite prepaying an exhorbitant fare for each way to the airport. Collection was over half hour late with erroneous texts saying booking was cancelled and/or on way. T... See more

Company details

  1. Taxi Service
  2. Minibus Taxi Service
  3. Transportation Service

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🚖 Need-A-Cab Taxis – Plymouth’s Local Taxi Service For over 60 years, Need-A-Cab has been Plymouth’s largest locally owned taxi company. We’re not just another app or faceless operator — we’re part of the community. Our drivers live and work here, know the city inside out, and take pride in delivering a safe, reliable, and friendly service. What makes us unique: ✅ No Surge Pricing – Fair fares for both customers and drivers, day or night. ✅ Local & Trusted – Proudly Plymouth-owned, supporting our community and sponsoring local clubs and events. ✅ Safe & Reliable – Over 300 fully licensed drivers, with safeguarding at the heart of what we do. Feel Safe, Be Safe. ✅ Eco-Friendly Fleet – More than half our vehicles are hybrid or electric, helping Plymouth move towards a greener future. ✅ Flexible Payments – Pay by card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, or cash. ✅ Easy Booking – Call us anytime on 01752 666222 or download our app to book in seconds. We’re proud to combine the convenience of modern booking technology with the personal touch of a local company. Whether it’s the morning school run, a night out, or an airport transfer, you can trust Need-A-Cab to get you there. 💚 Need-A-Cab Taxis – Feel Safe, Be Safe.


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TrustScore 2 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely shocking..needed to get my…

Absolutely shocking..needed to get my little boy to an emergency doctor app at 12.15 in the morning..I rang at 11.15 am and was told they would be able to get me their...guess what...they lie just to make money regardless of the situation..they really don't care about us the customer..just tell us what we want to hear...disgusting

7 September 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had a very lovely driver today

Had a very lovely driver today. She was a very polite and talked to me in a very interesting way. She was on time and accepted my reward from the reward scheme for need a cab. Very pleasant lady thank you and got to work on time.

11 May 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible service

Terrible service. We booked a cab a week in advance, confirmed on the day and then were left with no cab and no way of getting home. 10pm on Saturday night. Will not use Need a Cab again.

20 April 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Yikes

The last time time I booked with needacab, no sight of the taxi 10 minutes after arranged time, no messages no calls, called them to find out what was going on and was told "well we don't really do bookings in the morning, it's more first come first serve". Fairly confident I was talking to the same person who took my booking an hour prior to that, but so be it. Agreed to send a taxi at that point (didn't really sound like they were planning to before, which is confusing, but I could be wrong) but couldn't give me a time. It arrived an hour later, safe to say I'd found another way to my location by then so we all got to waste each other's time. I think the taxi companies in Plymouth get away with being bad by all being equally as shocking as each other, lol.

13 April 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Appalling service.

I received a message saying the taxi was 1 minute away, then immediately afterwards one saying that is was cancelled. No apology, no replacement, no explanation.

27 March 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible company.

I wouldn't have given this company 1 star.
I tried to book a cab with them, only to be told my address was not on their list, and the very rude man hung up on me. I won't be ringing them again. Terrible customer service.

7 November 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid using

We booked a taxi with ‘need a cab’ in Plymouth with an hours notice and the booking was confirmed. At pick up time I received a text telling me the driver was on his way and giving me the number of the taxi coming. Within seconds I received another text telling me the taxi was cancelled due to long waiting times. We weren’t going far so I presume they had a better offer. Would never use again!!!!!!!

11 April 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Appalling attitude and service

Appalling attitude and service. Despite prepaying an exhorbitant fare for each way to the airport. Collection was over half hour late with erroneous texts saying booking was cancelled and/or on way. The airport pickup two weeks later was “not on our system”. Once someone answered the phone we Waited over an hour for a taxi. No apology. No credit. No integrity. Don’t waste your money and avoid the stress. There are plenty of companies who deliver a customer ‘service’.

4 November 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Joke of a company that replied to a…

Joke of a company that replied to a booking I wanted to use them for:
“Unfortunately we do not take bookings at weekends due to operational needs”

A taxi firm that doesn’t take bookings at weekends, when most people need to make bookings, is as much use as a chocolate fire guard! Get real!

9 September 2021
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