Welcome
1st Class Cars is an established business that has been providing taxi services in Reading,Berkshire,London and the surrounding areas since 1994. We pride ourselves on our high standards and work hard to provide our clients with a reliable and efficient service.
We host an exceptional fleet of vehicles including taxis, limousines, Executive cars and people carriers. Our taxi service catchment area is around London, and Berkshire, however we are an established taxi service in Reading, Newbury and the M25 corridor but we have been known to venture further.
The Leading National Chauffeur,
Taxi & Limousine Provider
Please browse our website to learn more about us and view the range of vehicles in the online gallery. For pricing information visit the rates section and if you would like to receive a custom quotation then please request a quote. If you have any further questions then please contact us.
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Taxi Hire Reading From 1st Class Cars,We Are Ideally Situated In The Heart Of The Town Centre, We Are Ideal For Airport Transfers, Business Meetings, Or Just About Any Important Event.
Book A Taxi Booking In Reading Today With 1st Class Cars The Leading Taxi Operator In Reading With A Fleet Of Over 100 Plus Vehicles We Are Ideal For Corporate Events, And Business Accounts Are Very Welcome.
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To Request A Taxi Booking Quote For Taxi Hire In Reading Today, Please Contact us Via Email Admin@1stclasscars.co.uk Or Telephone us On 01189 508000
Executive Line 08455 555555
The Revolutionary Online Taxi: Comfort at Your Fingertips
written by: Tony Roe
People, in all nations, all across the globe rely on different types of transportation to get to and from different locations. The most common type of transportation is by Taxicab. Automobiles And Taxis can come in different forms and sizes. And it can cater to a wide range of budgets. However, a lot of people as well do not have cars or may not be in their home locations to be able to use their own cars. Some people simply cannot afford to buy a car or a car in some cities may not be a very practical choice, especially with increasing rates of parking spaces, city congestion which can make parking very tedious for the driver and a lot more.
One very common form of transportation is the taxi.
The taxi hire dates back to 1640 in which it was documented to have been started by Nicolas Sauvage in Paris. They were called fiacres. In London, the Hackney Carriage Act of 1635 became the first legislated regulator on vehicles for hire. It was afterwards replaced by Hansom cabs in the 19th century. The first gasoline-powered taxis began operating in 1899 in Paris. In London, it was in the year of 1903, and in New York, it was in the year 1907. The New York taxicabs were imported by Harry N. Allen from France. Allen was also the first to paint his taxicabs yellow. He did this after knowing that yellow is the most visible and easily identified color from a distance. Taxicabs flourished around the globe in the dawn of the 20th century. Within this time period, not only was the taxi meter invented, the two-way radio was also then employed to be used as a way in which taxi operators can communicate with the drivers to dispatch and deploy to reach clients faster and easier. This proved to be a very convenient way in which customers can also be attended to for their different needs, in different locations.
In our day and age, a taxi or cab, or also called a taxicab is still a very common mode of transportation in cities. It is a vehicle for hire which is used by a single passenger or a group of passengers. It is often a non-shared ride. A taxi transports passengers between specific locations of their choice. Commonly, there are four traditional types of taxis that commonly circulate the cities. They may be called in different ways, in different countries and languages. First, there are hackney carriages which are also known as public hire. In this taxi hire, they are licensed to be hailed on the streets or are the common street taxis. There are also those for private taxi hire. These are minicabs or also called as private taxis which are approved and licensed to do pre-booking of passengers. In some countries, there are also taxibuses which are also called Jitneys. These operate in pre-determined routes and are characterized by multiple stops and multiple independent passengers. And then, there are Limousines. These are dedicated vehicles licensed to operate by pre-booking and is usually employed for special occasions and parties.
In this day and age, especially with the breakthrough of technology in the digital age, online taxi hire services are now all the rage. In a lot of major cities around the globe, one does not need to go into the streets to hail a cab anymore. One can simply access the internet and go to a website and book a taxi. A taxi can even be booked in advance and you can choose how you want your taxi to fetch you. In fact, there are a couple of applications for iPhone which is dedicated for taxi hire bookings. It is very much like booking a trip itinerary for airline companies or travel agency websites. The taxi industry has been revolutionised in greater heights that not only booking is available for taxi hire online, one gets to choose the type of car one wants, and free quotes on prices from different destinations are available.
Truly, the taxi hire industry has evolved so much especially in the birth of the online taxi hire services across the globe. All customers are afforded the best comfort and accessibility. Thinking of getting a taxi? Go online. Now!
Below is a table of our "starting from" rates from central Reading.Heathrow From £40.00 - Gatwick From £75.00 - Luton From £85.00 or you would like a more accurate quotation based on your exact pickup location, please contact us.
| Destination | Taxi | E-Class Mercedes | S-Class Mercedes |
| Heathrow * | £45.00 | £70.00 | £95.00 |
| Gatwick * | £80.00 | £110.00 | £160.00 |
| Central London ** | £80.00 | £110.00 | £150.00 |
| Luton Airport * | £75.00 | 110.00 | £150.00 |
| Stansted Airport * | £120.00 | £160.00 | £220.00 |
| Newbury | £35.00 | £60.00 | £90.00 |
| Basingstoke | £35.00 | £60.00 | £90.00 |
| Windsor | £40.00 | £60.00 | £80.00 |
| Maidenhead | £25.00 | £45.00 | £50.00 |
| Henley on Thames | £16.00 | £30.00 | £60.00 |
If you would like to have an exact quotation for your area please contact us.
* A Meet & Greet Service is possible from an additional £8 to cover the cost of car parking
** Price excludes £10.00 Congestion Charge In London
Please note that all prices are excluding VAT charged at 20.%