The Christmas night out.
Getting glammed up for food, drink and dancing followed by the less fun part of the evening.
Standing on a freezing street, in shoes that ceased to be comfortable hours ago hitting redial and hoping that a taxi company picks up before the last dregs of battery escape your phone.
We asked feature partners Boro Taxis and Front Line Taxis to share with us their tips to avoid getting stranded and ensuring that you make it home safely this Christmas.
1. Book in advance
Christmas is one of the busiest times for taxi firms in Middlesbrough - so plan your journey ahead of time.
Arrange your taxi over the phone, online or using a taxi app.
The Boro Taxis’ app can be downloaded here for both Android and Apple phones.
2. Ensure your taxi is fully licenced and identifiable
Booking ahead also allows you to choose a firm who you know only uses cars and drivers that are both fully licenced with the correct authorities and have undergone criminal record checks and vehicle examinations.
Drivers for both Front Line and Boro Taxis are fully licensed and vetted with the relevant licensing authorities.
3. Choose a firm you trust with your safety
A car that isn’t properly maintained is a danger to its passengers.
Boro Taxis founder Mohammed Bashir explains: “We take safety and quality very seriously.
"As well as regularly replacing vehicles, with Boro Taxis being a registered private hire business, our fleet has to undergo stringent safety checks.
“Our reputation is built upon trust - and that is why passenger safety is our priority.”
Boro Taxis are constantly renewing their fleet - and spent more than £1m on 50 four-door family saloons and 15 minibuses between April and October.
At Frontline Taxis customer and driver safety is also a primary concern - which has led the firm to fit all of their cars with CCTV.
4. Ask about the vehicle that will be picking you up
Avoid being picked up by an unlicensed car by knowing about the taxi that will be picking you up.
Front Line taxis offers a ringback service. The firm will call you when your taxi is approaching the pick-up point.
When you order a taxi with Boro Taxis the firm will text you the details of the car that is going to pick you up including the registration.
Alternatively you can track your taxi using the app .
5. Look after your friends and travel together
Both Boro Taxis and Front Line Taxis have vehicles that can carry up to 16 people.
So book ahead and arrange to travel home together and ensure no one is left behind saving you money and staying safe
6. Know your local taxi firm number
Keep the number of your local taxi firm on you whenever you go out.
Save it in your phone, keep a card in your pocket or download the app.
You can book a car or minibus with Boro Taxis’ via the mobile app online at the website or by calling 01642 22 22 22.
Among other areas, Boro Taxis serve Middlesbrough, Stockton, Billingham, Hartlepool, Yarm, Stokesley, Darlington, Durham and Stokesley.
You can book a car or minibus with Front Line Taxis by calling 01642 49 42 42 for Redcar, Marske, Saltburn and surrounding areas.
Alternatively, call 01287 62 62 60 for Guisborough, Skelton and surrounding villages visit the website for more information .
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