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Wherever you go in Bedfordshire, you’ll find a wide range of taxi services offering a variety of vehicles, from accessible cars, to mini buses and shuttles taking you from A to B. These services are offered by mainly independent companies with fares and vehicle availability varying from town to town.
The larger towns, such as Luton and Bedford, have a wide range of services, with smaller towns offering taxi offices, some of which are located at the rail station or in the centre for easy connections.
There are a number of services which can be picked up from outside Bedford Central Station or London Luton Airport. Luton Airport Parkway is also serviced by several taxi companies offering onward journeys towards the airport or into Bedfordshire and the surrounding area.
If you are planning an onward journey and have any special accessibility needs, it is a good idea to contact a taxi company before you travel to ensure that they are able to cater for you, depending on where you are planning to be in Bedfordshire will depend on the company, so take a look online before booking.
Conference venues will have a list of recommended taxi firms, as will the majority of accommodation providers. Guesthouses and B&Bs are generally run by independent people who live onsite, so are able to advise which taxi companies are the best for your needs and budget. It is also worth noting that many hotels will have arrangements with certain taxi firms offering transfer services to the airport, train station or attractions. These arrangements usually mean that there is a special price or discounted fares for hotel guests. Even if hotels don’t have a partnership with a local taxi firm, staff will be able to put you in contact with a firm and some will even make bookings for you.
Make sure to ask at reception when you check in to see what their policy on taxis are.
For more information about taxi services, check the town’s TIC or search for your destination online to get an idea of prices and availability. Alternatively, if you are booking your travel and stay through an agent, they can pre book transfers for you.
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