Get London Transfer Ltd is a TfL licensed private hire operator - London private hire operator licence number 11588. getlondontransfer.co.uk and rushxo.co.uk are trading names of Get London Transfer Ltd. Every booking made on these websites is operated by Get London Transfer Ltd.
London has four kinds of taxi company, and each genuinely wins in different situations. Here's the honest breakdown — what each costs, when each is the right call, and how to verify any firm's TfL licence before you get in the car. We're one of the options (TfL-licensed private hire, licence 11588, fixed prices) — and we'll tell you when we're not the best choice too.
Quick answer: London has four kinds of taxi company — hailable metered black cabs, ride-hail apps, local minicab offices, and TfL-licensed private hire operators like RushXO (licence 11588), which pre-book journeys at fixed prices with driver details sent by SMS. Always verify any firm on TfL's public licence checker before booking.
Pre-booked journeys with the fare fixed at booking and driver details sent by SMS in advance.
Wins: airport runs, night pickups, groups to 8, long distance, business accounts.
Costs: fixed quote — no meter, no surge, no night surcharge.
Weak spot: not hailable — we're a pre-book service, not a street cab.
Side By Side
The comparison that matters
Black cab
Ride-hail app
Local office
RushXO private hire
Price known upfront
No — meter
Estimate
Sometimes
Yes — fixed
Surge / night premium
Higher tariffs
Surges
Varies
Never
Pre-book with committed driver
Limited
No — assigned on the day
Varies
Yes — SMS in advance
Groups of 6–8 + luggage
Max 5
Rare
Varies
V Class with racks
Airport meet & greet
No
No
Rarely
Name board, 60 min free
Verifiable TfL licence
Yes
Yes
Check it
Yes — licence 11588
Fair's fair: for a spontaneous one-mile hop in Soho, hail a black cab — it'll beat any pre-book. Where a licensed private hire firm wins is everything you can plan: airports, early flights, groups, long distance, and any journey where knowing the exact price and having a committed driver matters.
The Vetting Checklist
How to check any taxi company
Whichever firm you're considering — including us — run it through these five checks before you book.
1. Verify the TfL licence
Every legal London operator holds a TfL Private Hire Operator licence and will state the number (ours is 11588). Verify any operator, driver or vehicle on TfL's public licence checker.
2. Demand a fixed written quote
"About £60" is not a price. A serious firm confirms the exact fare, in writing, before you commit — including any third-party charges like airport drop-off fees.
3. Driver details in advance
For pre-books you should receive the driver's name, car and registration by SMS before pickup — the difference between a committed booking and a hope.
4. A human, 24/7
When a flight lands at 1am, you want a phone number a dispatcher answers — not an in-app chat queue.
5. The fleet fits your job
Six people with long-haul luggage need an V Class with racks, not "two cars maybe". Honest firms size the vehicle from your passenger and case count.
How we score
TfL licence 11588 · fixed quotes in writing · driver details by SMS · 02088889988 answered 24/7 · saloons to V Class. Hold us to the checklist.
FAQ
London taxi companies — common questions
What types of taxi companies operate in London?
Four: black cabs (hailable, metered), ride-hail apps, traditional minicab offices, and licensed private hire operators like RushXO that take pre-booked journeys at fixed prices. All legal operators must be TfL-licensed.
How do I check if a taxi company is licensed?
Ask for the TfL Private Hire Operator licence number — ours is 11588 — and verify it on TfL's public licence checker. Never book with a firm that won't give you a licence number.
What's the difference between a black cab and a minicab?
Black cabs can be hailed and charge by meter; minicabs (private hire vehicles) must be pre-booked through a licensed operator and usually quote a fixed fare in advance. Both are licensed and insured when booked legally.
Which is the cheapest option?
Depends on the journey. Short daytime hops: apps and black cabs compete well. Airports, long distance, night pickups and groups: a fixed-price quote usually wins — no meter climbing in traffic, no surge at peak times.
What should I look for in a reliable firm?
A verifiable TfL licence, fixed written quotes, driver details before pickup, a 24/7 phone line, live traffic routing with free waiting for airport jobs, and a fleet that covers your group size.
Is RushXO a licensed London taxi company?
Yes — Rushxo Ltd is a TfL-licensed Private Hire Operator, licence 11588, with directly contracted DBS-checked drivers, insured vehicles from saloons to V Class, fixed prices and 24/7 dispatch.
Ready to compare us properly?
Get a fixed written quote in minutes — then hold it against anything a meter or an app will promise you. TfL licence 11588 · 24/7 · saloons to V Class.
MPVs and V Class — capacities, child seats and group pricing.
Events, venues, airports & the wider network
Rushxo runs fixed-price transfers to events and venues, every major airport and cruise terminal, and towns and cities right across London and the South East. Every journey is a fixed price agreed before you book.
