What's so special about Addison Lee?

Addison Lee's use of technology has played an important part in reducing emissions and led to several awards, including Best Large Private Sector Fleet in Energy Saving Trust Fleet Hero Awards 2011. Addison Lee is a member of Mayor of London Boris Johnson's "Green500" initiative.

What is Addison Lee famous for?

London's largest executive fleet of Mercedes cars. With thousands of expertly trained drivers.

Is Addison Lee London only?

UK Cities We Currently Operate in: London, Bristol, Birmingham, Cambridge, Cardiff, Glasgow, Liverpool, Manchester, Milton Keynes, Swansea, Stoke On Trent, Portsmouth, Nottingham, Newcastle.

Who owns Addison Lee now?

Addison Lee Group, London's biggest private care hire operator, has been acquired by a consortium of investors led by its former director Liam Griffin and Cheyne Capital. Addison Lee's former owner, The Carlyle Group, reached an agreement to sell the company last month.

How many cars does Addison Lee have?

Currently. The company operates a fleet of 4,000 vehicles with annual revenues of over £900m. The company carries out over 20,000 jobs every day. Addison Lee has achieved both the ISO 9002 and the Investors in People accreditation.

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How much was Addison Lee sold for?

A minicab firm which started in London in the 1970s with one car has been sold for £300m to a private equity firm. Addison Lee, which started in 1975 in south London and now has 4,500 cars, has been bought by the Carlyle Group.

Does Addison Lee still exist?

LONDON, 20 February 2020 — Addison Lee Group (“Addison Lee” or “the Group”), the world's largest managed ground transportation service provider, confirms today that it will be entering into new long-term funding arrangements with a consortium of investors, led by Cheyne Capital (“Cheyne”) and Liam Griffin, to support ...

How many people work for Addison Lee?

Behind the scenes we have over 500 staff who help to manage every facet of our operation. And as we continue to expand across the globe, exciting new opportunities will carry on being created.

Do Addison Lee cars have screens?

Protecting drivers and passengers with Safety Screens in our cars. We have TfL-approved screens across our fleet of people carriers, installed by our qualified team of technicians and cleaned regularly by drivers to ensure hygiene and safety.

Do you tip Addison Lee drivers?

You are not required to tip your driver although any tip is greatly appreciated. This can be done by cash or within the App.

How much do Addison Lee drivers earn?

EARN ON AVERAGE £1,000 PER WEEK

Our Driver Deal offers unbeatable value, with average weekly driver earnings of £1,000 (before vehicle hire). You have never had a better chance to earn in a private hire driver job. Here are the top 5 weekly Driver earnings: £2,301.55.

Are dogs allowed in Addison Lee?

Dog-friendly Addison Lee cars. Addison Lee has a well-established dog-friendly policy and offers pet-friendly vehicles. Their terms and conditions explain that “the service is suitable for dogs, cats, and other typical household pets.

Is Bolt or uber cheaper?

What's different about Bolt? The key difference for drivers is the low rate of commission charged per journey. Drivers are only charged 15% of the journey cost, compared to Uber's 25%. The pricing is also marginally cheaper, with a base fee of £2.50 which is better for riders.

Can Addison Lee use bus lanes?

Minicab operator Addison Lee has lost its High Court legal challenge to allow its vehicles to use London's bus lanes. In April it instructed its drivers to go in the lanes, saying it was "unfair discrimination" that only licensed black taxis were able to use them.

Is Addison Lee a good company to work for?

Is Addison Lee a good company to work for? Addison Lee has an overall rating of 3.3 out of 5, based on over 157 reviews left anonymously by employees. 30% of employees would recommend working at Addison Lee to a friend and 32% have a positive outlook for the business.

Are Addison Lee drivers self employed?

Addison Lee drivers are workers, not self-employed, and are entitled to the national minimum wage and holiday pay, the Court of Appeal has confirmed.

What's a PCO Licence?

The PCO Licence, also known as the Private Hire Driver Licence, allows you to work as a minicab driver or chauffer, including working as an Uber driver. The PCO licence is valid for 3 years and is issued by the PCO (Public Carriage Office), who are part of Transport for London (TfL).

How do I call Addison Lee?

You can make bookings using our mobile app, on our website or contact our At Your Service Centre on 020 7387 8888.

How do I complain to Addison Lee?

Email: [email protected]

For any complaint, regarding the service provided, a person employed or a vehicle operated by Addison Lee, please send all details to the address noted on the attached Complaints form. Please be as specific as possible and include as much detail as possible.

What kind of cars do Addison Lee use?

The Sharan – which will sit alongside the Ford Galaxy and the Mercedes E and S class as part of the Addison Lee Group fleet – will be introduced over the next three months, and will be used for the company's Select service, which has traditionally been fulfilled by the Galaxy.

Is Addison Lee still at Luton Airport?

A new taxi rank has opened in Luton Airport, meaning Addison Lee will no longer be the only firm available at the airport. Councillor Javed Hussain made a manifesto pledge to open the Hackney Carriage rank at the airport to give better job opportunities for local drivers.

Is Addison Lee in the US?

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