Ride-hailing apps work well in big cities. On the Isle of Sheppey it's a different story. Here's why so many people on the island stick with a local firm.
1. Cars that are actually here
A local firm's cars start and finish their day on the island. At 3am, when you need to get to the airport or home from a shift, that matters far more than an app showing "no cars available".
2. Drivers who know Sheppey
The unmade roads at Bay View, the holiday parks at Leysdown, the narrow streets of Blue Town, which entrance to use at the hospital: local drivers know them, and that saves time and phone calls.
3. Prices you know in advance
Airport and long-distance fares are agreed when you book, so there's no surge pricing at busy times.
4. Someone to talk to
Need to change a booking, add a stop, or tell us your flight's delayed? You can ring a real person at 01795 25 25 01, 24 hours a day.
5. Regular bookings
School runs, weekly shopping trips and hospital appointments can be booked once and kept in the diary, something apps aren't built for.
See local taxis in Sheerness and across Sheppey.
