# Capital Cars

> On-demand and pre-booked taxi service with real-time tracking and notifications. (iPhone/iPad app by A1 Cars Reading Ltd.)

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- Developer: [A1 Cars Reading Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1388283411)
- Category: Travel, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 91 MB
- Languages: Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Spanish, Swedish
- Released: 2025-06-25
- Data updated: 2026-06-04
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capital-cars/id1388283412/reviews.md

## What is Capital Cars?

Book a taxi in under 10 seconds and experience exclusive priority service from Capital Cars Reading.
You can place the booking directly on our map, and see how many available cars there are.
No standing in the rain. Track your car as it arrives on a map, or call the driver when they are nearby. No more guessing where your cab might be.
Place bookings hours, days or weeks in advance. Whenever it's convenient for you.
If necessary, cancel your booking at any time. It takes seconds to place a new booking directly from the handy favourites list.
Having integrated SMS booking, we've now launched this intelligent iPhone App so you can book a taxi within 3 screen taps.
Capital Cars is FREE to download and it costs you nothing to register.
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It's so easy and quick to use. Download the App and register just once. Our intelligent software will suggest your favourite Pick Up locations, and you're ready to book your a car.
When you make a bookings, we'll notify you by Push Notification as your car is dispatched. We'll also inform you when your car is 2 minutes away, giving you additional details such as registration number, make, model and vehicle colour.
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## Key features

- Book taxis in seconds
- Real-time car tracking on map
- Driver communication
- Advance booking options
- Push notifications for dispatch and arrival
- Save favorite pickup locations

## Recent user reviews (10 of 13)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capital-cars/id1388283412/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Picking up from Reading town Centre

*2025-08-25, version 335.22.0*

Although the driver was very polite, he failed to recognise that fryer Street in Reading  can’t be at certain times a bit late at picking up but still a good service

### 5/5 — Super service

*2025-08-19, version 335.22.0*

Super efficient airport pickup. My daughter and I were very tired and the lovely driver picked us up with no fuss and just let us sit in silence as he could tell we were tired. This is about the fourth time we have used Capital Cars.

### 1/5 — Careful!

*2025-07-31, version 335.22.0*

Charge random amount when booking not in line with the price quoted. We were quoted for a £60 ride and immediately charged £72 to the account; Scam!

### 1/5 — Driver doesn’t use indicators and uses phone while driving

*2025-03-03, version 335.17.0*

First time customer and I was hoping for a great service as many here suggested. Instead their “professional” driver didn’t use indicators and used phone while driving. Not coming back.

### 1/5 — No text verification

*2024-07-27, version 335.10.0*

Updated app required text verification. Tried multiple times text never arrived. Thus I cannot install app.

### 1/5 — Overcharge

*2024-06-05, version 335.10.0*

They always overcharge. The app states one price and they deduct further money after the journey. Not recommended!!

### 1/5 — Awful capcha that doesnt work!

*2023-12-14, version 335.10.0*

Couldnt even register, as the apps dreadful capcha not only used american terms (for a uk-based app) and didnt even work when i completed it! Tried twice with zero success

### 1/5 — Unprofessional, abysmal service

*2023-07-24, version 335.3.1*

Pre-booked a cab to take us home in the evening from a village on the outskirts of Reading. Waited around for 20 minutes without any sign of the cab, then tried to call – no answer. Eventually someone did bother to answer, but when I asked where they were they told me they weren’t coming because they didn’t fancy the traffic. This left us stuck in a village, in the dark and in the rain. We booked in advance because we wanted the peace of mind we had a lift arranged and to avoid being stuck in the remote countryside. Not only is it appalling that a taxi company would just choose to abandon a customer, to do so (a) WITHOUT any contact and (b) using TRAFFIC(?) as an excuse (which was a lie – the roads were fine) and (c) when said customer booked well in advance, is completely unacceptable. It’s obviously not a service we could ever rely on, or feel comfortable booking again – imagine if we wanted an airport drop-off to meet flights, or to an event with a start time, or to/from hospital? That they might just decide they didn’t fancy making the trip, and just cancel a booking without word – we just wouldn’t have any confidence in them. If traffic was a problem (it wasn’t) then its up to them, as a transport service, to plan for and work around it. If they don’t have the cars, booked appointments come first. And finally, if circumstances make it difficult to arrive on time, you don’t just go “oh well, forget it” and abandon the customer – you make an alternative plan to ensure they aren’t left stuck in the middle of nowhere late at night. Absolutely criminal behaviour; my advice – don’t give these crooks your custom. There are plenty of alternative services to use that you CAN have confidence in. Capital Cars will just dump you if they don’t fancy the trip when it comes to it. They ruined our evening and left us in a dangerous situation a long way from home with no other means of transport, because we thought they had us covered. Avoid.

### 5/5 — First Class Service!

*2023-04-06, version 335.2.1*

I recently used capital cars services and accidentally I have left my sons scooter in the boot. 
The journey has been amazing and the driver was very kind and professional. We have rang the company the next day and ask about the scooter and the driver kindly dropped of the scooter the next day. I apologise that I don’t remember the drivers name but I want to say that he is a great asset to the company. I can highly recommend Capital Cars to anyone and I can guarantee that we will use your company again! Best regards!!!!!! First class Service!!

### 3/5 — Great app with one problem

*2019-08-03, version 330.10.0*

Can the price please be made available before booking a taxi, I keep having to cancel cabs and order them again later

## Frequently asked questions about Capital Cars

### How do I book a taxi with Capital Cars?

You can book a taxi with Capital Cars directly on the app's map or by using your saved favorite locations. The process is designed to be quick, often requiring just three screen taps after registration.

### Can I schedule a taxi in advance with Capital Cars?

Yes, Capital Cars allows you to place bookings hours, days, or even weeks in advance. This flexibility ensures you can book a ride whenever it's convenient for you.

### What information will I receive about my taxi's arrival?

When your car is dispatched, you'll receive a push notification. You'll also be informed when your car is two minutes away, including details like the registration number, make, model, and color of the vehicle.

### Is Capital Cars free to download and use?

Yes, Capital Cars is free to download and it costs nothing to register. The app does not have any in-app purchases or advertisements.

### Can I cancel a booking with Capital Cars?

Yes, you can cancel your booking at any time if necessary. The cancellation process is designed to be quick and easy.

### What devices is Capital Cars available on?

Capital Cars is available on iPhone and iPad devices. It is rated for ages 4 and up.

### How often is Capital Cars updated?

The app was last updated on August 28, 2025, with version 335.23.0. This indicates a commitment to regular updates and improvements.

### What do users like about Capital Cars?

Users appreciate the ease and speed of booking, real-time tracking, and the convenience of advance booking. The detailed notifications about the arriving car are also a valued feature.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 335.23.0 — 2025-08-28

We are constantly improving the app. Be sure not to miss these new features in this update:

Send flight info type in booking properties
UI Layout Issues with Larger Font Sizes on passenger app
Update Consumer SDK
Other small bug fixes and enhancements

### 335.22.0 — 2025-07-18

We are constantly improving the app. Be sure not to miss these new features in this update:

Add luggage as an option for airport trips
Ability to add VIAs during your journey
Other small bug fixes and enhancements

### 335.21.0 — 2025-07-11

We are constantly improving the app. Be sure not to miss these new features in this update:

Logo update
Attribute Extras
Other small bug fixes and enhancements

### 335.18.0 — 2025-06-20

We are constantly improving the app. Be sure not to miss these new features in this update:

Attribute Extras
Other small bug fixes and enhancements

### 335.17.0 — 2024-11-30

We are constantly improving the app. Be sure not to miss these new features in this update:
Updated UI for making a prebooking
Show promo code automatically if available when making a booking
Show promo code banner on homescreen
Show Google route line on confirm booking screen
Other small bug fixes and enhancements

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-04.*
