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Hassle-Free Holiday Airport Transfers in Edinburgh

Moving around at Christmas time can be very demanding. Having to battle the horrible weather and huge crowds is enough to stress even the calmest of travellers. While many of these factors are outwith your control, luckily there are some things you can do to make life a little less stressful when travelling during the Christmas (...)
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10 Reasons to Book a Taxi for Your Office Christmas Party

#1. Christmas parties for most people mean dancing, eating and enjoying a few drinks. And why not? You deserve to let your hair down after a year of hard work! So you can properly relax and enjoy yourself, let Capital Cars be your designated driver. #2. If you are organising transport for a number of employees, Capital Cars is (...)
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The Info on Credit Card Payment in Edinburgh Taxis

Customers are still unclear about whether they can use their credit card to pay for Edinburgh taxis. The confusion remains because there are some cab companies that take credit and debit cards and others that only offer this service on a limited basis. Capital Cars accept all major credit and debit cards on all journeys. At (...)
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St Andrew’s Day in Edinburgh: What to do?

It’s nearly that time of year again when we celebrate all things Scottish…Saint Andrew’s day! Whether you’re lucky enough to have the day off, or you are planning to fit some festivities in at the weekend before the 30th of November, Capital Cars is here to give you the low-down on the best of St Andrew’s day in Edinburgh and to help (...)
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Book a Taxi Online in Edinburgh with Capital Cars

Here at Capital Cars we aim to make it as simple and as fast as possible for our customers to order a taxi. Our online booking facility is just one of the ways that we do this. Using your phone, tablet or computer, in just a few clicks (or taps) you can hire a cab for your immediate or future journey on the Capital Cars website. (...)
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Edinburgh Cabs: A Solution to Parking Fees and Fines

Owning a car in Edinburgh is not as desirable as it once was. In fact, some might argue it is more hassle than it’s worth. Widespread fines, fees and restrictions for car users in the city centre are leading many people to choose to leave their cars at home or even to get rid of them. These car-owners, or previous car-owners, (...)
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Four Seasons in Edinburgh: Top Things to Do Throughout the Year

While it can often feel like Edinburgh only has one season (winter) this beautiful city has plenty of interesting things to offer visitors and locals all year round. We’ve hand picked a few of our favourites: Summer As most people know, during the summer months Edinburgh comes alive with a variety of vibrant festivals that (...)
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From Carriage to Car: the History of the Taxicab

In London, the life of the taxi began at the start of the 17th century where innkeepers would hire out horse-drawn carriages (hackney carriages) to wealthy merchants and visitors to the city. In the year of 1625 there were only 25 carriages available for hire on the streets of London; a stark contrast to the 78 thousand taxis (...)
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