Environment Policy
Please click here to read our Environmental Policy
November 2011 News Update
BOOK ONLINE
Customers can now use our online booking system to book both contract and cash journeys online!
To book your cash journey, simply click here
To book your contract journey, click here to log in with an existing password.
If you do not have a password, please contact:
Eilidh Macleod eilidh.macleod@taxis-edinburgh.co.uk
or Lesley Kelly lkelly@taxis-edinburgh.co.uk
SAVING OUR PLANET
Many of you will have seen our recent advertising campaign which had the tag line ‘With Great Power, Comes Great Responsibility’.
As a taxi company we recognise that we have a responsibility to the environment beyond legal and regulatory requirements.
We operate a business in which our day to day activities have an immediate effect on the environment, and we are committed to reducing our impact and continually improving our environmental performance.
To achieve this aim we are developing a comprehensive environmental management system to ISO 14001 Standard, which will form an integral part of our business strategy and operating methods.
Please click here to read our updated Environmental Policy.
PARTNERS IN ENTERPRISE
We are thrilled to announce our Partners in Enterprise membership with the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce.
The Partners in Enterprise network is a strategic alliance of serious business players and large corporate organisations located in and around the city of Edinburgh.
Whilst this strategic alliance represents the interests of those companies individually and collectively, it also influences the business and political agenda in Scotland.
Bill Purnell, Chairman of Central Taxis, said:
“As a local Edinburgh business, we are hugely proud to be involved in the Chamber’s Partners in Enterprise network.
We have been members of the Edinburgh Chamber for over 10 years and by taking this next step and becoming a Partner in Enterprise, we hope to be able to get involved and help steer business policy and decisions within Edinburgh and the wider Scottish business community.”
Graham Birse, Director of Policy and Communications at Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce, said:
“Central Taxis are the type of company who are the backbone of this Chamber of Commerce; local, dependable, efficient and friendly.
They are part of the fabric of the local business community and prepared to work in partnership with us to support a private sector resurgence in this great city. We are delighted to be working with Bill Purnell and his team as they develop the quality of their service and give something back to the community they serve.”
TRAVEL UPDATE
Winter Weather
As we all wait for the first signs of snowfall, Central Taxis’ is gearing up to continue to offer the best possible service, even if the weather takes a turn for the worse.
As one of the only taxi companies in Edinburgh to keep services running during last year’s severe weather conditions, we would like to take this opportunity to let our customer’s know that we will endeavour to keep our taxis running whilst offering the same unbeatable service.
Tram Works
On Thursday 24th November 2011, Princes Street will be fully open to pedestrians. For further updates, please click here to access Edinburgh City Council’s weekly road and events diaries.
For real time travel updates,
click here to access Edinburgh City Council’s online map.
Edinburgh Sparkles
Recognised as one of the best cities in the UK to spend Christmas, Edinburgh comes to life in the winter with six weeks of festive celebration. If travelling in or around Edinburgh during the dates below, please be sure to allow plenty of time for your journey.
24th November – Light Night sees Edinburgh sparkle quite literally as the city’s Christmas lights are turned on. The Big Wheel will also open to the public.
26 & 27 November - The St Andrew’s Day Celebration sees a two-day fire and frost spectacular at Edinburgh Castle in celebration of Scotland’s patron saint!
As part of Scotland’s Winter Festivals, there will be a series of fascinating activities to entertain the crowds, culminating in a dramatic finale on Sunday 27th November.