A school run taxi in Edgware helps when work hours, other children or a long distance make the daily drop-off hard to manage. We are a cab facilitator, so we connect parents with licensed local minicab companies that can take on regular school journeys. You agree the times, pick-up and drop-off points and the fixed price before the first trip.
Who uses a school run cab?
- Working parents who leave home before school starts.
- Families with children at schools in different places.
- Pupils at schools some distance away, such as in Mill Hill, Stanmore, Canons Park or Hendon.
- Parents who need cover for a few weeks, for example after an operation or a new job.
How booking a school run works
- Tell us the details. Call 02037405080 with the school, home address, days, start and finish times, and number of children.
- Get a fixed price. The operator quotes per trip, per week or per term, depending on how they work.
- Meet the arrangements. Agree who hands the child over at each end, and who the school should expect.
- Keep in touch. Tell the operator about inset days, trips, clubs and holidays as early as you can.
Safety questions to ask
Every parent should ask questions before handing over their child. We encourage it. Good things to ask the operator include:
- Is the driver licensed for private hire by the local licensing authority? In London, that is Transport for London.
- Will it be the same driver each day, and how will I be told if it changes?
- Can you provide the right child seat or booster for my child's age and size? Child seats depend on the operator, so always ask.
- What happens if the driver is running late, or if my child is not at the pick-up point?
We do not employ drivers directly. Each booking is carried out by an independent licensed operator. Please check the details that matter to you with the operator before the first journey.
Vehicles for school journeys
A saloon is fine for one or two children. Families sharing a school run with neighbours often use a 7 seater taxi, which can be cheaper per child. Tell us about bags, instruments or sports kit too.
Areas we cover for school runs
We arrange school runs from Edgware and nearby areas, including Canons Park, Mill Hill, Stanmore, Burnt Oak and Edgwarebury. If you are not sure whether we can help, call and ask.
One-off school trips
Not every family needs a daily car. You can also book a one-off cab for exam days, early morning sports fixtures or the start and end of term at a boarding school, when there is a lot of luggage. These are booked like any other journey, online or by phone, at a fixed price. For general local trips see our Edgware minicabs page.
