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Don’t drink and drive. Take a taxi.

For the cost of a taxi, it’s never worth risking lives, licences or livelihoods. Book a local Thirsk driver and get home safely.

Thirsk Market Place and its stone clock tower
Thirsk Market Place and its stone clock tower · 2019Colin Park · Credit

Safety

Drinking impairs judgement and reaction time. A licensed, insured taxi keeps you and others on the road safer.

Consequences

Drink driving risks losing your licence, fines, criminal charges, and harming others. A taxi fare is always the cheaper option.

Local knowledge

Local drivers know the lanes, Market Square rank, and station meet points. They get you home efficiently.

Easy to book

Pick a local firm, confirm pickup time/place, passengers, luggage, and payment method. Pre-book after events and late nights.

How to book a safe ride

Keep it simple: plan ahead, share clear details, and confirm the driver/vehicle.

Plan ahead

After pubs/events, race days, or weekends, pre-book. Confirm pickup point (Market Square rank, station meet point, or your address).

Share essentials

Pickup location/postcode, time, destination, passengers, luggage, and any accessibility needs.

Verify before you ride

Make sure the car and driver match the booking. Look for licensed plate/badge (white taxi, blue private hire).

Payment

Ask about card/contactless or cash. Agree any waiting time or surcharge upfront.

A little local knowledge goes a long way

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