A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE COMPANY
Widnes in the 1960′s was a lot different to the Town it is today. Widnes and Runcorn were two separate towns and Taxi needs were serviced mainly by Private Hire cars. In fact Widnes had only one hackney carriage and Runcorn about thirty!
There were a few local Private Hire companies including ABC Taxis that operated from behind a Newsagent’s shop at Simms Cross.
ABC Taxis later became Halton Taxis. The name Halton Taxis was chosen as the two Towns of Widnes and Runcorn were about to be combined and renamed Halton Borough.
In 1974 the present premises at 81 Victoria Road Widnes were acquired, since then the business has operated 24/7 365 days a year and the front door has never been locked.
Local Businesses know that in the event of breakdown or accident Halton Taxis provide a reliable and dependable service.
We operate a fleet of Hackney Cars & Cabs, Private Hire Cars,and all Vehicles & Drivers are vetted, licensed and insured. We also have a number of Wheelchair Accessible Cabs, 7 seaters and Lady Drivers. We offer monthly accounts for local businesses
Having a policy of installing the best equipment available, HALTON TAXIS upgraded to a Data Dispatch system in 2000 linked to Satellite Tracking.When a Customer phones for a Taxi, the booking details are dispatched automatically to the nearest vehicle. This has resulted in a faster service and a stress free environment for both the Driver to work and the Customer to relax and enjoy the ride. In the years since then, equipment has been regularly upgraded to keep this Company at the forefront in its field. The voice channel remains but is now just for security, queries and chat.
Our free “Ringback” service is very popular with our Customers. Instead of waiting outside or looking out the window they just relax. When their Taxi arrives outside their phone rings once to let them know the Taxi awaits them.
This can be used both from home and from a mobile.
This service is completely free and automatic for your landline. To use with your mobile please register.
Always at the forefront of new technology we have again upgraded to the latest Autocab system to bring our Customers new benefits.
This includes fitting new data terminals into all vehicles with full colour moving map GPS to ensure Drivers know the quickest routes.This will be a great advantage to new starters and ensure they are efficient from day one.
E-Booking allows you to manage your bookings on line 24 hours a day. Now available for all Account and Regular Customers !
Speedy Booking – means you can now order a taxi without the need to speak to a Dispatcher.
