Passengers now have the option to book trips with a local operator via the Uber app

Uber has announced that it is launching Local Cab with four new local operators across the UK, enabling passengers in these areas to book a trip with a local taxi operator via the Uber app.

In Milton Keynes, Buckingham, Gloucester, Cheltenham, Leicester, Slough, Windsor and Maidenhead Local Cab will run alongside regular Uber-operated services, including UberX, UberXL and Comfort.

Local Cab trips will be passed to the operators in Milton Keynes, Buckingham, Gloucester, Cheltenham, Leicester, Slough, Windsor and Maidenhead to fulfill, and all subsequent support will be provided by them.

Since the company’s successful pilot of Local Cab last year, the product has launched in over 61 locations across the UK.

Richard Fairbank, Director at 001 Royal Cabs:

“We’re pleased to be working alongside Uber to improve the ride-hailing experience for our customers. Demand for taxi trips continues to grow in Milton Keynes and Buckingham, so we’re confident that the Local Cab product will be a welcome addition, making travel easier for both drivers and passengers.”

Mohammad Khan, Director at Five Star Taxis:

“We’re pleased to be working alongside Uber to improve the ride-hailing experience for our customers. Demand for taxi trips continues to grow in Gloucester & Cheltenham, so we’re confident that the Local Cab product will be a welcome addition, making travel easier for both drivers and passengers.”

Shamim Ahmed, Director at A&B Cabs:

“We’re pleased to be working alongside Uber to improve the ride-hailing experience for our customers. Demand for taxi trips continues to grow in Leicester, so we’re confident that the Local Cab product will be a welcome addition, making travel easier for both drivers and passengers.”

Muhammad Haroon, Director at Cabpro:

“Demand for taxi trips continues to grow in Slough, Windsor and Maidenhead, so we’re confident that the Local Cab product will be a welcome addition, making travel easier for both drivers and passengers. We’re now able to provide our drivers with new job opportunities, and new streams of income, which we hope will boost our own recruitment drive and help us to expand our fleet in months to come.”

Andrew Brem, General Manager at Uber UK:

“The success of Local Cab in towns and cities across the country has been great to see, and we’re thrilled that it’s now being made available to people in Milton Keynes, Buckingham, Gloucester, Cheltenham, Leicester, Slough, Windsor and Maidenhead. Delivering the best transport options to passengers remains our top priority, as well as boosting local economies and creating new earning opportunities for drivers. Riders can now book a trip with a local operator via Local Cab, or opt for the usual in-app alternatives such as UberX and Uber XL.”

More information about Local Cab can be found here.