About Mereside Cars

What this is

A small editorial site about private hire and minicabs in and around Manchester. We explain how the trade works so you know what to expect before you book anything.

What we cover

The guides lean towards the journeys that trip people up. A few examples:

• Manchester Airport transfers — terminals, timings and where drop-off charges bite
• Getting around Stockport for stations, hospitals and town-centre runs
• Altrincham and Trafford, including the Metrolink and Market Quarter
• What a private hire vehicle actually is, and why it has to be pre-booked
• Wheelchair-accessible cars: the space, the ramps, and booking ahead
• Executive chauffeur cars, and when a standard minicab won't do

How we write

Answer first, then the detail. We try to be specific about places and prices rather than vague, and we'd rather admit when something depends on the operator than pretend there's one rule for everyone.

Who it's for

About Manchester

You can read more about Manchester and the surrounding area on Wikipedia.