Most reliable taxi firm?

at the risk of opening a right can of worms . . .

Need to get from city to Northern General and need taxi to be there for an advanced booking as I will be tight for time

Ignoring Uber as I dont have smart phone who is most reliable?

To answer your question - Uber. You can now even pre-book with them.

Excel. Some of City Taxi drivers aren't that nice.

I use Excel never had any problems, don't wait long for them either.

Excel. Some of City Taxi drivers aren't that nice.

I agree with you on this , that is why I stopped using them.

I now use Apollo mostly ex Mercury drivers and not too expensive, friendly and reliable.

I'd stay well clear of Uber they rip you off.

I use City Taxis. Always on time picking you up, friendly drivers and reasonable prices as well.

I'm moving away from city it's pot luck if you get a decent driver and a lot of the cars smell of tobacco! However some of the drivers and cars are ok! I've recently been using Uber and upto press not had any smelly cars or unfriendly drivers but you have to keep an eye on the prices they do fluctuate so the jury is still out on them.

Martini Taxis are always there for me. Very quick too.

01709 373737

Ignoring Uber as I dont have smart phone who is most reliable?

The service isn't restricted to smartphone users.

You can request a ride using a standard web browser which comes in handy for receptionists and office staff

https://m.uber.com/

I second Apollo Taxis. Always used to use them as S1 Taxis before they merged. I play in bands and often need a black cab at a specific time, they never let me down. Drivers always seem particularly sound as well.

Excel are usually more reliable than city from my experience.

Id seriously consider Uber, you can use them without a smartphone and can pre-book. Its cheaper, however be aware that they have been accused of underpaying their drivers. If you belive in ethical business practice dont choose them ;-)

however be aware that they have been accused of underpaying their drivers

Not strictly true as virtually all taxi drivers are now self-employed, Uber and the incumbent alike.