Business travel
Meetings, client pickups and station runs, with a driver who waits while you work.
Driver hire is a professional driver and vehicle booked for an agreed journey or period, rather than a single point-to-point fare. Miah Taxis Ashford (MTA) provides private driver hire across Ashford, Dover and Canterbury, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
The foundation of the service is the staff. We keep well-trained, friendly drivers for hire, and every booking has 3 parts: the driver, a vehicle sized to your group, and the schedule you set.
Driver hire compared with a taxi
A taxi takes you from one point to another and the job ends at the drop-off. Driver hire keeps the same driver and car with you across the whole booking, including waiting time between stops.
| Taxi journey | Driver hire | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | A single trip | Multiple stops or waiting |
| Driver | Nearest available car | Same driver throughout |
| Waiting time | Not included | Part of the booking |
| Priced by | The journey | The journey or the period |
What people hire a driver for
Customers book driver hire in Ashford for 6 main reasons: business travel, events and occasions, medical appointments, regular weekly journeys, long distance trips, and airport or port runs. Every booking is quoted before you travel — see our Ashford taxi rates, or read about Miah Taxis Ashford. We cover Ashford, Dover and Canterbury.
Booking guidelines
To get the booking right, give your driver 3 details when you book: the correct pickup time, the full pickup address, and the correct destination address. Tell us about extra stops at the same time and we build them into the quote.
Occasions
Six reasons to hire a driver.
Driver hire suits any journey where you need waiting time, several stops, or the same driver from start to finish.
Events and occasions
Weddings, parties and nights out, so nobody in the group has to drive home.
Medical appointments
Hospital and clinic visits, with a driver who waits and takes you home after.
Regular travel
Ongoing bookings on a permanent basis for journeys you make week after week.
Long distance
Trips beyond Kent, driven door to door rather than changing trains.
Airport and port runs
Driver hire for airport, seaport and Eurotunnel journeys with luggage help.
Our standards
What every driver brings.
The value of the service rests on the professionalism of the driver. These are the 6 standards we hold every driver to.
Punctuality
We know the value of your time. Our drivers commit to the pickup time and prevent delays.
Comfort and style
Our vehicles carry the modern features that make a longer journey comfortable.
Route knowledge
Our drivers know the roads and always take the best way to your destination.
Safety
Drivers give priority to safety measures and stay ready for the unexpected.
Friendly service
Our drivers build genuine relations with passengers, beyond just the driving.
Baggage assistance
Your driver handles the bags from the start of the journey to the end.
Before you book
Three details we need.
Give us these when you call and we confirm the driver, the vehicle and the fare in one go.
Confirm the pickup time
Give your driver the correct time so the schedule works from the start.
Give the pickup address
Provide the full pickup address, including any access notes.
Confirm the destination
Give the correct destination address, plus any stops along the way.
FAQs
Driver hire questions.
What is driver hire?
Driver hire is a professional driver and vehicle booked for an agreed journey or period, rather than a single point-to-point fare. Miah Taxis Ashford (MTA) provides driver hire across Ashford, Dover and Canterbury for business travel, events, appointments and regular journeys.
What is the difference between driver hire and a taxi?
A taxi takes you from one point to another and the job ends. Driver hire keeps the same driver and car with you for the whole booking, including waiting time between stops. Book a taxi for a single trip, and book driver hire when you need waiting time, multiple stops, or the same driver all day.
Can I hire a driver for a wedding or special occasion?
Yes, we take bookings for weddings, parties and special occasions across Ashford, Dover and Canterbury. Tell us the passenger count and the timings when you book, and we confirm the vehicle and the fare.
Can I hire a driver on a regular basis?
Yes, you can hire our services on a permanent basis for journeys you make regularly. Call 07913 114785 to discuss the schedule and pricing.
Which areas do you cover for driver hire?
We cover Ashford, Dover and Canterbury for driver hire, along with Folkestone and Maidstone. Journeys over 10 miles (16 km) carry a 5% discount.
How much does driver hire cost?
Driver hire is quoted on request, based on the journey, the hours and the vehicle you need. Call 07913 114785 and we confirm the price before you book.
Ready when you are
Hire a driver in Ashford.
Private driver hire for business travel, events, appointments and regular journeys, 24 hours a day.