Taxi Guidelines

If you book taxis for yourself, staff or guests you should take the following into account.

Is the journey really needed?

• Often journeys of around a mile or so (particularly in the City Centre) can be quicker done on foot if you have nothing too heavy to carry.
• Some journeys for meetings off campus may have staff already travelling in a taxi, so please check if possible with colleagues before ordering a taxi and share where possible.
• Is the meeting is on, i.e. did you check before ordering a taxi?
• Is there a chance you can take the free staff bus (this helps significantly over a year on reducing vehicle emissions).
• If there are a number of passengers, can the University’s central transport service offer assistance rather than booking a number of taxis?

• Always allow for delays if you are booking at peak times, particularly if you are catching a train.
• Always wear your seat belt for the journey.
• Always sign for the exact fare indicated on the meter.
• Do not give tips on the account.
• If you require a certain type of vehicle, people carrier or wheelchair access please book in plenty of time.

• You should not give your account number out to anyone other than those that need it.
• All journeys undertaken on your account will be charged.

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