The Northern Hire Desk

Taxi and private hire across Greater Manchester

How cabs, minicabs and pre-booked cars actually work across the city and its towns.

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Getting Around Stockport by Taxi and Pre-Booked Car

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Getting Around Stockport by Taxi and Pre-Booked Car

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Bolton Cab and Minicab Travel: A Local Rundown

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Altrincham and Trafford: Pre-Booked Travel Near the Airport

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Hackney Carriages: The Cab You Can Flag Down

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What a Private Hire Vehicle Is — and Why It Must Be Booked

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Airport Transfers Without the Stress

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Executive Chauffeur Cars: When Comfort Is the Point

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Accessible Taxis and Wheelchair-Friendly Cars

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Wedding Cars: Arriving in Style on the Day

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Group Travel by Private Hire Minibus

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Sending Parcels by Cab: Same-Day Courier Runs

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Business Account Travel for Teams That Move Often

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Contracted School Transport: How It Is Arranged

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Long-Distance Cab Journeys and One-Way Fares

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The Operator Licence Behind Every Booking

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Becoming a Licensed Private Hire Driver

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Reading the Meter: How Taxi Fares Add Up