Taxi dispatch software in Cardiff.
Booking and dispatch software for Cardiff operators — match days, students and Bristol Airport transfers.
What Cardiff licensing actually requires.
Licensing authority: Cardiff Council Licensing
- Cardiff Council licenses hackney carriage and private hire drivers, vehicles and private hire operators in the city.
- Private hire journeys must be pre-booked via a licensed operator; hackney carriages work the ranks, including the busy St Mary Street rank.
- Driver applications require an enhanced DBS check, a medical and the council's knowledge and safeguarding requirements.
- Cardiff applies vehicle age, emissions and condition standards with scheduled compliance tests.
- Welsh licensing is under reform; keep an eye on any move toward national standards for Wales and confirm current rules with the council.
This is general guidance for operators, not legal advice. Confirm current rules and fees with Cardiff Council Licensing before applying.
The Cardiff airport work worth winning.
Bristol Airport BRS
Around 60–75 minutes via the M4 and the old Severn Crossing. Much of Cardiff's real airport volume goes here — a quoted fixed fare with flight tracking converts well online.
Cardiff Airport CWL
About 25 minutes away in Rhoose. Lower volume but growing; useful for inbound corporate work.
Heathrow LHR
Around two and a half hours via the M4. Long-distance executive transfers are worth winning at the right price; online quoting captures them.
See how flight-tracked jobs work on the airport transfer booking software page.
How Cardiff fleets actually run.
Massive event spikes from the Principality Stadium and arena shows, two universities feeding student volume, a compact nightlife district, and longer airport transfers to Bristol and Heathrow.
Rugby internationals and concerts create single-day surges. September student intake and June graduation are peaks. December hospitality season is strong; summer drives airport volume.
See pricing rules and surgeEverything a Cardiff operator needs.
Websites from £299 setup + £9/month. Unlimited drivers, no per-trip fee. See full UK pricing in GBP.
Cardiff operators — common questions
How do I handle Principality Stadium event days?+
Zone pricing and surge rules let you set event-day fares in advance, and the driver app staggers pickups around road closures so you keep taking bookings when rivals stop answering the phone.
Can I quote Bristol Airport transfers automatically?+
Yes. Set a fixed fare per zone and vehicle class; the customer sees the price online, pays by card or Apple Pay, and the job dispatches itself.
What do I need to operate legally in Cardiff?+
A private hire operator licence from Cardiff Council, with licensed drivers and vehicles. Licensing rules change. Always confirm current requirements and fees with the licensing authority before you apply.
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