With the beginning of the 2012 cruise season people all over the world are busy planning their holidays!

Did you know that the Southampton Hackney Association make it really easy for you to enquire about journeys and trips  to and from the Southampton Cruise Ship Terminal? 

We offer a pre-booking service for both one-way airport and hotel transfers, and for a very wide range of tours.

The south of England is chock full of history - see the Southampton City Walls, visit Winchester with its cathedral, take a tour to the Roman Spa in Bath, see the historic Portsmouth Dockyard and contemporary Spinnaker Tower. How about a trip to Ancient Stonehenge? You could book a sight seeing trip around the New Forest or a journey to Royal Windsor or London to see the sights! 

Whatever your ideas, from a simple airport transfer to a sight seeing tour, always feel free to drop us an enquiry, we are more than happy to send you a quotation, and you are easily able to pre-book your trip online using one of our friendly SHA taxi drivers. 

Find out more here.

We look forward to hearing from you :O)

Over the next few weeks the Oriana, Aurora, Arcadia and Adonia cruise ships will all sail from Southampton Docks, for destinations all over the world.

If you would like to take a taxi to the Southampton cruise terminal, or would like to arrange a pick up at the end of your holiday, do get in touch we are more than happy to assist.

Our white hackney taxis are also easily found at taxi ranks throughout the city, including at the docks, just ask a driver to take you on your journey.

Happy Cruising!

It has been widely reported that drink driving arrests are up in Hampshire, whilst the government reports that in 2010 alone 250 people died due to drink driving.

Any amount of alcohol affects your driving ability, and you risk a large fine and driving ban which could adversely affect your job. Is it worth taking the risk?!

With plenty of white taxis in and around Southampton it's really easy to get around during the festive season. Simply flag a Southampton Hackney Association taxi down at the roadside, or find us at all of these taxi ranks:

• Both sides of the Southampton train station - in Commerical Road and on the Toys R Us side
• West Quay - Portland Terrace opposite the main entrance to West Quay Shopping Centre
• Portland Terrace, near bus stops by Asda
• At the Bargate in the High Street by A Plan Insurance
• Town Quay outside Red Jet terminal (IOW)
• Terminus Terrace, near to Oxford Street
• Above Bar, opposite Yates Pub
• Church Street in Shirley
• Portswood High Street
• Bitterne - Angel Crescent
• Opposite Debenhams in Queensway
• Leisureworld cinema entrance
• Hannover Buildings outside Santader Bank
• Bannister Street outside Night Club (night time only)
• St Mary's Road outside British Gas offices (night time only)
• London Road (night time only)

Contact us here for more details

Supported by Hampshire Police, Southampton City Council and Southampton Business against Crime, the Yellow Card is an official crime reduction scheme which brings licensed premises together to make Southampton a safer place to be.

The Yellow Card Scheme works in the same way as those given in football.  The cards can issued by the police, or venue staff to reduce the amount of alcohol related crime, disorder and public nuisance occuring in the city at night.

To find out more, visit the Yellow Card website

Next Comunications of Southampton have a wealth of knowledge when it comes to keeping you in touch with your business wherever you are.

The company are able to provide mobile or fixed line solutions, and also hands free car kits - ideal for taxi drivers!

Taxi Drivers...Looking for new business cards or flyers to advertise your business?

Take a look at Totton Rubber Stamp  who do far more than rubber stamps, including stationery supplies and a fax service.

Halcrow have informed the Southampton Hackney Association that if we have particular concerns about any of the employees collecting data to inform them immediately.  Apparently the data is collected, monitored and then quality checked (that's worth looking into)

For those of you who are uncertain of what a un-met demand survey is - it is to find out if there are enough taxis working the streets of Southampton.

The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) in 2003 made this a legal requirement for councils that have a fixed limit on the amount of Hackney's in their area.

Thinking of buying part worn tyres?

Did you know that if you had an accident with part worn tyres you may not be covered, and that once the tread on a tyre is half worn, it wears out more quickly?

Part worn tyres often have just 4mm of treat remaining, and with the UK legal limit being 1.6mm there would only be 38% of it's legal tread life left !

Remember, many part worn tyres are sold illegally and do not conform to relevant testing, inspection and marking laws, so in the long run it is always better to buy new!

If you are sailing to or from Southampton this Christmas and looking for a great taxi service, why not get in touch with The Southampton Hackney Association?

Use our trip enquiry form to request a quotation for your journey, and we will get straight back to you, or call us for more details 02380 659011

Our white cabs are also available at the terminal.

Going to a Christmas party or event?  

Look out for the Southampton Hackney Association's white taxis in and around Southampton to get you there and back safely.

We have luxury saloon cars, multi purpose vehicles which can seat up to 7 people and London Style taxi cabs, find us at a taxi rank or flag us down for a ride.

Go White this Christmas!