Business Details
Your Trusted Taxi Service in East Cowes
Established in 2025, A S A P Taxis is a small independent taxi and private hire service operating across East Cowes, Whippingham, and the wider Isle of Wight. Our modern 1-4 seat estate car provides reliable transportation to and from the Red Funnel ferry terminal, Wightlink connections, and local destinations including Wootton Bridge and Fishbourne. We adhere to Isle of Wight Council metered tariffs while offering competitive fixed-price options for mainland journeys and airport transfers. Our service prioritises transparency with no hidden fees, accepting cash, all major credit/debit cards, and contactless payments including Apple Pay and Google Wallet.Available 24/7, we specialise in advanced bookings for local travel and out-of-hours requirements. Our vehicle features onboard CCTV for passenger safety and accommodates customer-provided child seats. With direct access to ferry schedules and toll information, we ensure accurate pricing that often undercuts automated booking portals. As a locally-based operator, we combine intimate knowledge of the island's geography with flexible pricing strategies to deliver value-driven transportation solutions.
Services
Taxi Service
Private Hire
Airport Transfers
Ferry Terminal Transfers
Local Travel
Contactless Payments
Details
- Year established: 2025
Highlights and features
- We operate 24/7 with flexible booking options
- Accept all payment methods including contactless
- Offer fixed-price journeys with no hidden charges
- Provide accurate mainland trip pricing with ferry considerations
- Feature onboard CCTV for passenger safety and security
Services
Taxi Service
Reliable local taxi transportation across East Cowes and the Isle of Wight. Our modern estate car accommodates 1-4 passengers with space for luggage. Fares calculated using council-approved meters with optional fixed pricing for regular routes. Available 24/7 with advanced booking options for all journeys.
Private Hire
Flexible private hire options for personal or business travel. Ideal for airport transfers, ferry terminal connections, and inter-island journeys. Pricing includes all applicable tolls and ferry costs, often cheaper than automated booking systems. Available for extended hours with prior arrangement.
Airport Transfers
Specialist airport transfer service to mainland UK airports including Heathrow and Gatwick. Competitive pricing that factors in ferry costs and tolls. Call directly for accurate quotes as online bookings may not reflect actual journey costs due to variable transport charges.
Ferry Terminal Transfers
Dedicated transport service for Red Funnel ferry passengers. Positioned just from the East Cowes terminal, we offer timely pickups when notified of arrival times. Accepts last-minute bookings with real-time pricing adjustments for changing schedules.
Contactless Payments
Modern payment options including contactless card payments and mobile wallets like Apple Pay and Google Pay. No transaction fees apply for card payments. Cash option available with change provided for standard fares.
Questions
What areas of the Isle of Wight do you cover?
Primarily East Cowes and Whippingham, but we serve the entire island. Call for transfers from any location back to East Cowes.
Do you accept credit and debit cards?
Yes, we accept all major cards including Visa, Mastercard, Amex, and contactless payments up to £100 via Apple/Google Pay.
How many passengers can your taxi accommodate?
Our modern estate car seats 1-4 passengers comfortably with space for luggage.
Do you charge extra fees for card payments?
No additional fees apply for card payments. The displayed price includes all charges.
Can you provide child car seats?
We don't supply child seats but can assist with fitting customer-provided seats for safety.
How are your fares calculated?
Fares follow Isle of Wight Council metered tariffs with fixed-price options available for specific routes and mainland journeys.
Reviews (5)
Michael Bittner
Oct 30, 2021
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Keith provided fantastic service during our 2-day trip to IoW in October 2021. We met him by chance at the ferry terminal, but then arranged for additional journeys for our party of 4 during our stay -- Osborne House, Carisbrooke Castle and return to the ferry terminal. He was reliable, personable and punctual. Drove a passenger van with plenty of room for passengers and bags.
Kbg
Sep 26, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Punctuality,Quality
Excellent service. Keith was practically our private chauffeur for the weekend. Always on time, charming and helpful. Thoroughly recommend.
Service:Limousines
Excellent service. Keith was practically our private chauffeur for the weekend. Always on time, charming and helpful. Thoroughly recommend.
Service:Limousines
Rebecca Ryan
Sep 16, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Punctuality,Quality,Value
Keith went above and beyond providing an excellent taxi service for us. He is very friendly and went out of his way to accommodate our needs. When we return we will definitely use his service again. Highly recommend!
Keith went above and beyond providing an excellent taxi service for us. He is very friendly and went out of his way to accommodate our needs. When we return we will definitely use his service again. Highly recommend!
George Tatem
Sep 02, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Punctuality,Quality,Value
I would recommend this company for all your travel needs on the IOW. Keith was very accommodating and courteous to us, and went out of his way to make sure we made our ferry!
I would recommend this company for all your travel needs on the IOW. Keith was very accommodating and courteous to us, and went out of his way to make sure we made our ferry!
Melanie Alexander
Aug 27, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Punctuality,Quality,Value
Keith (and Sean) are very professional. Excellent service. We needed a larger taxi for our group and they provided this. Keith especially could not do enough for us. Would highly recommend ASAP for anyone wanting a reliable, friendly and professional service.
Keith (and Sean) are very professional. Excellent service. We needed a larger taxi for our group and they provided this. Keith especially could not do enough for us. Would highly recommend ASAP for anyone wanting a reliable, friendly and professional service.
