# minicabit: Taxi & Transfers — Book Cars & Airport Minicabs

> UK-wide taxi and minicab comparison and booking service. (iPhone/iPad app by minicabit Limited.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minicabit-taxi-and-transfers/id955001537 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [minicabit Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/562211722)
- Category: Travel, Navigation
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.40/5 from 9 App Store ratings · 136 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 70 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-01-22
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minicabit-taxi-and-transfers/id955001537/reviews.md

## What is minicabit?

Welcome to minicabit, the easiest way to find and book the cab you need today.

Whether you want to travel near or far, the minicabit app will help you find and compare cheap cabs that you can book on the go. Using minicabit will get you the best taxi fares for a lift anywhere in the UK, not just for London cabs. It’s simple and inexpensive, so you can ditch the London Underground Tube Map and book a taxi cab instead!
With minicabit, you can book anything from an airport transfer to a ride in more than 550 towns and cities across the UK. As the UK’s largest cab comparison service, we can find minicabs in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Oxford, Edinburgh, Nottingham and Reading.

Our easy-to-use taxi app is backed by mobile operator O2, and provides cheap cab fares sourced from over 800 providers. Remove the need to call a taxi and get the right transport with minicabit, regardless of your needs. Travelling for business or need to hire a ride as part of a group? We offer a range of transportation options to suit you including saloons, estates, MPVs, Executive cars and 8 seaters. Fill in any passenger specifications or luggage requirements for airport transfers with our
app.

Want to book a cab with minicabit? We keep it really simple:
1. Enter your trip details
2. Choose a cab fare
3. Book your mini cab

Features:
• No need to call a taxi company to hire a cheap cab for airport transfers or local rides – using our taxi fare calculator, receive and compare real-time cab quotes from licensed cab providers based at
both ends of your trip and rated by customers.
• minicabit is available in over 550 towns and cities across the UK, including London, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester and Oxford, getting you the cheapest cost possible when booking, as it’s the UK’s largest cab comparison service.
• A meet and greet by taxi drivers when picking you up for your airport transfers, from Heathrow Airport, London City Airport, Stansted Airport and more.
• Our free app uses our taxi fare calculator to easily book a cheap single or return trip minicab service for 1 to 8 passengers, including for Executive cars.
• Enter any UK location or choose from either a list of thousands of popular Points of Interest such as Wembley, The O2, Birmingham NEC and Old Trafford.
• We’ve got London minicabs covered, so whether it’s the West End, Soho, Islington, Shoreditch or Clapham, if you need a ride around town, we’ll get you home safe and sound.
• Easily pick your taxi destinations from your most recent searches, using the GPS ‘locate me’ feature, or by placing a pin on our UK wide map.
• Receive free notifications of your minicab hire booking by SMS and e-mail.
• Got extra luggage? Tell us how many pieces and we will work out the right size car for your airport transfer or local trip, whether it be suitcases, camping gear or boxes!
• After using our taxi fare calculator to compare prices and find your best-priced fare, pay by cash, PayPal or card, accepting debit or credit cards with Visa, MasterCard or American Express.

minicabit is offered as the trusted preferred partner on many of the UK’s leading travel & leisure websites, such as Heathrow Airport, Visit Britain, London City Airport, Expedia and booking.com. If you’re in search for a minicab to London from another part of the country, then we can find local cab companies that you can compare and hire online with ease.
Download minicabit today and get the cheapest taxi quote now in 550 towns and cities across the UK. It’s even better than public transport, because it’s always available and just waiting for your call.

www.minicabit.com
https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/www.minicabit.com

## Key features

- Compare real-time cab quotes
- Book airport transfers
- Available in over 550 UK towns
- Meet and greet service
- Book for 1-8 passengers
- Specify luggage requirements
- Pay by cash, PayPal, or card

## What do users think of minicabit?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 💰 Competitive and transparent pricing
- 🚀 Quick and efficient booking process
- ⏰ Reliable and punctual drivers
- 🎯 Good selection of vehicle options
- 📱 Convenient pre-booking capability
- 🔄 Flexible cancellation policy (up to 1 hour)
- 💬 Good communication via SMS and phone
- 🌍 Wide coverage across UK airports
- ⭐ Professional and friendly drivers
- 📋 Helpful luggage specification feature
- 💳 Easy payment by card
- 🎁 Responsive customer service (when reachable)

**Cons**

- ❌ Frequent cancellations by taxi companies
- ⏳ Long wait times for refunds (5+ days)
- 📞 Difficult to reach customer service
- 🚫 No 'via' or stop options on routes
- 🐛 App notifications spam users
- 💸 Charges applied even for failed bookings
- 🔌 No real-time driver tracking
- ⚠️ Drivers sometimes don't show up
- 🎯 Requires exact postcodes, not POI names
- 😞 Poor communication about cancellations
- 💔 Unresponsive to customer complaints
- 🚕 Limited accountability for taxi company failures
- ⏱️ Unexpected amendment charges
- 🔐 Login and app stability issues

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes during booking
- Login functionality broken or requires repeated resets
- Notifications display with poor contrast (white on white text)
- App lags when making bookings
- Incorrect booking information displayed vs confirmation SMS
- Booking details not syncing between app and website
- Broken notification links with no tracking information
- App not optimized for certain iPhone models
- Promo codes not applying correctly
- Password reset issues
- Inconsistent data between app and website

**Most requested features**

- Real-time driver tracking and GPS
- Support for 'via' stops on routes
- Text-based communication with drivers
- Toll-free customer service number
- Ability to amend destination without rebooking
- Custom pickup times (not just 10-minute intervals)
- Better app performance and lag reduction
- Dark mode option
- POI name recognition instead of just postcodes
- Cancellation option when driver is late (15+ mins)
- Better notification system (not white text on white)
- Integration with flight tracking

## Recent user reviews (10 of 136)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minicabit-taxi-and-transfers/id955001537/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Glitchy

*2026-08-18, version 2.7.10*

App has trouble loading and difficult to access when in a pinch (e.g airport)

### 1/5 — horrible

*2026-06-29, version 2.7.10*

booked months in advance and the taxi cancelled 5 mins before show up time as it was busy after a concert when i left a message in the booking stating it will be busy, this led us 16 and 17 not making our coach home and being stranded in London until 8.30 when we could get a train the next day

### 1/5 — Not user friendly

*2026-05-19, version 2.7.10*

False information on the accessibility of the account ~ you can’t edit your email address & that means you won’t receive any notification whatsoever including the receipt that you need for official claim to be reimbursed. Help centre? Not really helpful hiding behind Data protection …
Should have asked the taxi drivers to issue receipt whether the customers asked for it or not when the apps & customer service is not reliable!!

### 5/5 — Great price

*2026-05-18, version 2.7.10*

Very cheap, managed to get a fare for less than a pound with the discount offered

### 1/5 — Doesn’t allow stops

*2026-01-30, version 2.7.10*

App doesn’t allow ‘via’ or stops on route and after booking and taking the fee they cancel.  Avoid at all costs.

### 1/5 — Unreliable

*2025-10-18, version 2.7.10*

Cancelled booking after verification and payment made - did not notify of this - now have to wait 5 days to get my payment back- the excuse given for cancellation was that my payment looked fraudulent- didn’t stop them taking the money though and letting us down at the last minute!!!!

### 1/5 — Useless, deleted

*2025-08-14, version 2.7.10*

Installed it, went to book a cab, and they had nothing available, so found another app which did have availability. Now I’m getting bombarded with notifications asking me why I haven’t book a cab with them yet. BECAUSE YOU DIDN’T HAVE ANYTHING AVAILABLE.

### 5/5 — Fast and kind

*2025-06-30, version 2.7.10*

Very easy reservation. Our driver has been very kind and the trip very pleasant.
Thank you

### 2/5 — Failed to deliver

*2025-06-10, version 2.7.10*

I was disappointed with the service provided by this app. The cab failed to turn up at the appointed time and place (a driver had not even been asssigned). I was then charged the cancellation fee when I cancelled to use a readily available alternative service. 

To be fair, the fee was later refunded on submittal of a customer service claim, but this was not a good first experience.

### 5/5 — Ride

*2025-03-11, version 2.7.10*

Excellent service

## Frequently asked questions about minicabit

### What does the minicabit app do?

The minicabit app allows users to find and book taxi and minicab services across the UK. It compares real-time quotes from over 800 licensed providers, helping users find the cheapest fares for local rides and airport transfers.

### What are the key features of minicabit?

Key features include comparing real-time cab quotes from multiple providers, booking airport transfers with meet and greet options, availability in over 550 UK towns, the ability to book for up to 8 passengers, specifying luggage needs, and flexible payment options like cash, PayPal, or card.

### Is minicabit free to use?

Yes, the app itself is free to download and use. While the app facilitates booking, the cost of the ride is determined by the chosen cab provider and paid directly by the user. The app may generate revenue through partnerships or commissions.

### Where is minicabit available?

minicabit is available in over 550 towns and cities across the UK, including major cities like London, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Oxford, Edinburgh, and Nottingham. It covers a wide range of locations for both local trips and airport transfers.

### What are common use cases for minicabit?

Common use cases include booking airport transfers to and from major UK airports, arranging local taxi rides for everyday travel, hiring larger vehicles like MPVs or 8-seaters for group travel, and ensuring you have transport with specific luggage requirements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.7.10 — 2025-01-29

Minor bug fixes and improvements

### 2.7.9 — 2025-01-23

Minor bug fixes and improvements

### 2.7.8 — 2024-12-31

Minor bug fixes and improvements.

### 2.7.6 — 2024-12-09

Minor bugs and improvements

### 2.7.5 — 2024-11-27

Minor bug fixes and improvements

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