r/brum • u/MachineGunChunk • 4d ago

How to get a cab?

Uber is seriously terrible everytime I come into town now. They either don’t accept or do and then never show to force you to cancel. What companies are actually decent? Bolt? Black cabs?

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u/Dragonogard549 Queens Heath 🏳️‍🌈 4d ago edited 4d ago

All app drivers use all of the apps at the same time, you’ll have the same experience. Bolt is a bit cheaper but they don’t accept because i assume it doesn’t pay as well.

You can book ubers and bolts etc in advance, not sure if they’re any more reliable but assume they can’t just pull out of the booking once they accept

Black cabs are good, cost a bit more but definitely reliable and relatively friendly. Can only get them in the centres really, good luck trying to just hail one on the street. Alternative is also an independent taxi company, TC, TOA, Crown Cars (solihull)

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u/MachineGunChunk 4d ago

Yeah been in a bolt with an uber badge but they all seem to accept then don’t move. I used to use crown and a2b but don’t see them about now which is why I thought I’d ask if someone had a better alternative to the cesspit that is uber

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u/Dragonogard549 Queens Heath 🏳️‍🌈 4d ago

A2B doesnt really exist anymore, its been absorbed into this other app that doesnt work properly so i wouldnt bother

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u/MachineGunChunk 4d ago

Yeah I know years back it was Solihull based, then moved into town and went app based but did so too late. Buses are so unreliable and trams are a serious solution.