Loch lomond private taxis

28/03/2026

register as holding valid booking licences for Helensburgh, meaning their can not operate legally. outside of west dumbarton council
In Helensburgh and the surrounding Argyll and Bute area, there is a legal distinction between taxi firms licensed within the council's boundaries and those operating from neighbouring West Dunbartonshire.
Licensing Status of Major Firms
Wright Taxis and TOA Taxis: These operators are primarily licensed by West Dunbartonshire Council for areas such as Alexandria and Dumbarton. While they advertise services in Helensburgh, they may operate there as pre-booked private hire vehicles rather than street-hailing taxis.
Lomond and Clyde Taxis: This firm is also based in the West Dunbartonshire area and typically holds licenses for those specific zones.
Helensburgh TOA Taxis Limited: Records indicate this specific entity was dissolved in April 2023.
Firms with Active Helensburgh Presence
If you are looking for operators that historically or currently hold Argyll and Bute Council licenses and are permitted to pick up passengers in the town's taxi ranks:
Trident Taxis: Frequently cited as a major local operator for Helensburgh with Argyll and Bute-licensed drivers and vehicles.
Phone: 01436 678888 or 01436 593614
McIntyre Hire: A dedicated Helensburgh and Lomond provider.
Phone: 01436 406040
Neptune Taxis: Identified in licensing reports as an established operator in the town.
Phone: 01436 677777
Key Rules for Helensburgh Passengers
Booking Offices: For a firm to run a booking office inside Helensburgh, they must hold an Argyll and Bute Booking Office Licence.
Council Boundaries: Taxis licensed in West Dunbartonshire (like some Wrights or TOA cars) can legally drop off in Helensburgh, but they generally cannot "ply for hire" (wait at ranks or be hailed on the street) within Argyll and Bute unless they hold a specific license for that zone and are working with an Argyll and Bute licenced Booking Office Only, they can not work with an office licenced outside of the Zone or Council Area.
Verify Your Ride: Legitimate Argyll and Bute Private Hire vehicles should display Council-branded plates featuring the Argyll and Bute logo.

28/03/2026

Neither TOA Taxis nor Wrights Taxis or lomond and clyde taxis currently appear on the Argyll and Bute Council licensing register as holding valid booking licences for Helensburgh, meaning their can not operate legally. outside of west dumbarton council

28/03/2026

There is no single "Loch Lomond Taxis" phone number, as several independent operators serve the area. Below are the contact details for major taxi and private hire firms categorized by the local towns they serve within the Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park:
Balloch, Alexandria & Dumbarton (South Loch Lomond)
These firms are centrally located for visitors arriving at Balloch.
Wright Taxis: 01389 721020 (Available 24/7)
Lomond and Clyde Taxis: 01389 317777 or 01389 318888
TOA Balloch: 01389 757595 licenced to cameron house charge extra after this if going up the A82 or after Gatocharen
Drymen & Balmaha (East Loch Lomond)
Ideal for those walking the West Highland Way or visiting the eastern side of the loch.
Dacs Taxis: 07868 534494
Drymen Taxis: 01360 660077
Clachan Cabs: 07733 135317
Helensburgh & Luss (West Loch Lomond)
Trident Taxis (Helensburgh): 01436 593614 or +441436678888
Neptune Taxi (Helensburgh): 01436 676666
Arrochar & Northern Areas
Trident Taxis (Helensburgh): 01436 593614 or +441436678888
Pre Booked Only up north
Important Note: Because many of these services operate in rural areas, it is highly recommended to pre-book your journey whenever possible, as availability can be limited, especially during peak tourist season or late at night.

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03/05/2024

New booking system comming on the 20th May 2024 where you can book instant taxis advance bookings the app allows you to pre-pay for your journey and let's you track your taxi in real time. Corporate customers can set up invoice accounts that the employees can book a taxi and let the relevant department authorise the booking for Travel through the passenger apps for apple or android devices. You will also be able to book online for any journey.the apps will be supplied by Travel by Taxi and we will redesign our websites and pages to let people know that they will be available for download from the app stores on the 20th May on our media or you will be able to download them from https://traveby.taxi or our website https://tridenttaxis.com

30/04/2024

Public Notice,
We are launching a new booking service on the 20th May where you can book online pre-pay for your taxi journey and we will have new apps supplied by Travel By Taxi these apps will be available for download for all passengers and drivers on the app stores and on our websites on the 20th of May 2024
We will update our pages and websites with the new system on the 20th may and this system will let you book in advance and instant taxis and will let you track your vehicle, and the system will let corporate customers set up accounts on invoice at

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09/02/2024

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31/08/2023

We have a driver out from 4am Monday to Friday in an 8 seated vehicle call us or book using our online quote and booking request system on our website or page on 01436 593614

27/07/2023

we only accept online bookings through our online booking app at the following
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04/01/2023

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29/09/2022

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