# Skyline Taxis

> Skyline Taxis, available Bedford, Milton Keynes, Northampton & Wellingborough

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.commandsoftware.skyline](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.commandsoftware.skyline)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.commandsoftware.skyline`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Skyline Taxis
- **Category:** TRAVEL\_AND\_LOCAL
- **Downloads:** 296,253
- **Rating:** 4.31 / 5 (2,796 ratings)
- **Version:** 33.17.80101
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-18
- **First published:** 2014-06-02
- **Publisher country:** IE
- **Size:** 52 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.commandsoftware.skyline)
- **Website:** [https://www.skylinetaxis.co.uk](https://www.skylinetaxis.co.uk/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.skylinetaxis.co.uk/privacy-policy/](https://www.skylinetaxis.co.uk/privacy-policy/)

## Description

**Skyline Taxis** is a free app that makes taxi booking effortless across Bedford, Milton Keynes, Northampton, and Wellingborough. With just two taps, arrange your ride from the largest local fleet of over 1200 cars. Enjoy priority service and conveniences like real-time driver tracking on a map, driver contact, and multiple payment options including cash, card, and business accounts.

Key features include fare splitting for card payments, pre-booking rides, receiving booking quotes before you confirm, and adding favorite locations for faster bookings. The app also supports VIP and multi-seater vehicles to accommodate your needs.

Connected to the international RIIDE network, Skyline Taxis extends reliable taxi booking to many other cities across the UK, Ireland, and North America. Whether traveling locally or beyond, this app provides a seamless experience with driver details, booking receipts via email, and business travel management.

## Rankings

- #131,323 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FLASHLIGHT`
- `android.permission.HIDE_OVERLAY_WINDOWS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.NFC`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.commandsoftware.skyline.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`

## Review summary

Users appreciate the competitive prices, ease of booking, and generally friendly drivers of Skyline Taxis. However, many reviews highlight significant issues with inaccurate driver arrival times, unreliable real-time tracking, and pre-booked rides often failing to arrive as scheduled. Cancellation fees in frustrating scenarios and payment system glitches contribute to user dissatisfaction. Despite these problems, some users find the app functional and helpful for regular travel.

### Pros

- Competitive pricing compared to other taxi services.
- App allows easy booking and adding multiple drop off points.
- Drivers are generally friendly and provide good customer service.
- The app supports card payments, allowing users not to carry cash.
- Some users find the app intuitive and useful for daily commute.

### Cons

- Driver arrival time estimates are frequently inaccurate, leading to long and unpredictable waits.
- App's driver location tracking is unreliable, often showing stationary vehicles or requiring app refresh to update.
- Cancellation fees are charged even when users cancel due to delays or driver no-shows.
- Pre-booked taxis often do not arrive on time or at the scheduled time.
- Payment system issues including difficulties updating payment cards and being double charged.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.commandsoftware.skyline)