The world of taxi services is changing fast with many new ideas and helpful extras being offered:

Text confirmation of bookings and arrival of your taxi with the details of your car and the drivers name (very helpful when being picked up in the town at night).

Student accounts to get you home when you have "spent up" in the pubs or clubs.

Credit and debit card payments from the back of the car.

Online bookings, text bookings and many more smart phone applications.

Most taxi firms will save your phone number and match it to your address and destinations.