Taxi dispatch system prices compared
Most UK vendors don't publish prices. The figures below come from each vendor's site where they publish one, and from ExpertSure's UK comparison, which says its prices were verified in October 2026.
| System | How it charges | Reported price | Setup fee | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autocab | Per driver | £2.85 per driver per week | £2,000 if you're switching, £5,000 if not | 36 months |
| iCabbi | Per driver | £3 per driver per week | £1,200 to £2,000 | Varies by market, up to 12 months |
| Envoy | Per driver | £2 per driver per week | None | No long contract |
| TaxiCaller | Per vehicle | €13 to €17 per vehicle per month, cheaper for bigger fleets | Optional branded passenger app £1,750 | No contract, 14-day free trial |
| Zoom.taxi | Per trip | Free up to 100 jobs a month, then £0.14 to £0.45 per trip | None | Pay as you go |
| Yelowsoft | Monthly plan | $99 to $750 a month | $999 to $1,999 | Not stated |
| Cordic, Cab9, Magenta, Cab Treasure, Sherlock | Quote only | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Article publisher Hoppvia | Flat yearly | $1,990 a year up to 50 drivers, $3,990 for 51–200 | $499 | Billed yearly |
Some estimates are higher. One competing vendor puts Autocab at about £20 to £40 per vehicle per month. Treat every figure above as a starting point and ask for a written quote.
What a year costs for a 30-driver fleet
Here is the first year at the prices above, before card fees, SMS and VAT. Per-week prices are multiplied by 52.
| System | Yearly fee | Setup | First year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autocab | 30 × £2.85 × 52 = £4,446 | £2,000 to £5,000 | £6,446 to £9,446 |
| iCabbi | 30 × £3 × 52 = £4,680 | £1,200 to £2,000 | £5,880 to £6,680 |
| Envoy | 30 × £2 × 52 = £3,120 | None | £3,120 |
| TaxiCaller | 30 × €14 × 12 = €5,040 | £1,750 if you want a branded passenger app | €5,040, plus the app if needed |
| Hoppvia Starter | $1,990 | $499 | $2,489 |
Hoppvia's price includes branded customer and driver apps for iOS and Android. With some other systems, a branded passenger app costs extra, so check what each quote includes.
Why prices differ so much
Five things decide what you pay:
- How the price grows. Per-driver and per-vehicle prices go up with every car you add. Per-trip prices go up with every booking. A flat price stays the same up to the plan's limit.
- Setup. Fees range from nothing to £5,000. Ask what the fee covers: data migration, training or hardware.
- Contract length. A 36-month contract locks in three years of fees. Others let you leave after a month or a year.
- Branded apps. Some prices cover dispatch only. Your own passenger app may be an extra one-off or monthly fee.
- Extras. Phone booking (IVR), flight tracking, partner job networks and card payments can each add cost.
How to find a cheap taxi dispatch system
The cheapest system is the one that fits your size and doesn't charge for things you won't use.
- 1 to 3 cars and under 100 jobs a month: a free tier like Zoom.taxi's may be enough. See free taxi dispatch software for the limits.
- Under about 15 drivers, dispatch only: a low per-driver price like Envoy's can cost less than a flat plan. At £2 per driver per week, 10 drivers cost £1,040 a year.
- 15 to 50 drivers, or you want your own app: a flat yearly price usually wins, because it doesn't grow with each driver and the apps are included.
- Over 200 drivers: most vendors, Hoppvia included, quote individually.
Questions to ask before you sign
- Is the price per driver, per vehicle, per trip or flat? What happens when we add 10 cars?
- What does the setup fee include?
- How long is the contract, and what does it cost to leave early?
- Is a branded passenger app included, or extra?
- Are prices with or without VAT?
- What do we pay other providers, such as card payments, SMS and maps?
What Hoppvia costs
Hoppvia Starter is $1,990 a year for up to 50 drivers. Growth is $3,990 a year for 51–200 drivers and adds scheduled and airport bookings and corporate accounts. Both have a $499 setup fee, unlimited trips and 0% commission. Every plan includes branded customer and driver apps, a dispatch panel with automatic nearest-driver dispatch, live GPS tracking, hosting and updates. Prices are in US dollars and billed yearly.
What Hoppvia doesn't include as standard: phone booking by IVR, a partner network that sends you extra jobs, and flight tracking, which is an Enterprise integration.
See Hoppvia pricing, read the UK taxi dispatch system guide, or book a demo.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a taxi dispatch system cost in the UK?
Most UK systems cost £2 to £3 per driver per week, or about £13 to £17 per vehicle per month, plus a setup fee of up to £5,000. For a 30-driver fleet that is roughly £3,000 to £9,500 in the first year. Hoppvia costs $1,990 a year for up to 50 drivers plus $499 setup.
Is there a free taxi dispatch system?
A few systems have free tiers with tight limits, such as Zoom.taxi's free plan for up to 100 jobs a month. They suit very small firms. Read free taxi dispatch software before you rely on one.
Why do UK dispatch systems charge per driver per week?
It matches how many UK operators charge their own drivers rent each week. It also means the bill grows as the fleet grows, so compare the yearly total at your fleet size.
Does Hoppvia charge per driver or per trip?
No. Hoppvia charges one yearly price for up to 50 or up to 200 drivers, with unlimited trips and 0% commission.
Sources
- Taxi dispatch software UK compared (ExpertSure), prices for Autocab, iCabbi, Envoy, TaxiCaller, Zoom.taxi and Yelowsoft, verified October 2026
- iCabbi, pricing model and contract terms
- Autocab pricing explained (TaxiCloud), per-vehicle estimate from a competing vendor
- Hoppvia pricing
Prices change. Confirm current terms with each vendor before you buy.
