Frequently Asked Questions
Welcome to the Metro Radio Cars FAQ page. Here you will find detailed information about our 24/7 minicab services, airport transfers, vehicle options, booking instructions, and coverage areas in Barnet and North London.
Serving Barnet and North London with professional, licensed drivers for over 50 years.
Round-the-clock minicabs and airport transfers every single day of the year.
Transparent, pre-agreed fares with zero hidden charges or metered surprises.
Real-time flight tracking for airport pickups to handle delays automatically.
Common Questions & Answers
What services does Metro Radio Cars provide?
Metro Radio Cars provides local minicabs, private hire vehicles, airport transfers, station pickups, school transport, shopping trips, day trips, corporate travel, event transport, group transfers and courier services in Barnet and across the UK.
Is Metro Radio Cars based in Barnet?
Yes. Metro Radio Cars is based at 2a Moxon Street, Barnet, EN5 5TS and provides private hire services throughout Barnet, North London and surrounding areas.
How long has Metro Radio Cars operated in Barnet?
Metro Radio Cars has been providing licensed private hire and minicab services in Barnet since 1968.
Does Metro Radio Cars operate 24 hours a day?
Yes. Our Barnet minicab service operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including weekends and public holidays.
Are Metro Radio Cars drivers licensed?
Yes. Our private hire drivers are licensed, vetted and meet the professional and safety standards required for passenger transport in London.
Can I book a minicab for an immediate pickup?
Yes. Immediate bookings are available subject to vehicle and driver availability. Please contact our booking team at +44 20 8440 1234 for urgent pickups.
Can I pre-book a minicab for a future date?
Yes. You can pre-book journeys for a future date and time. Advance booking is recommended for airport transfers, business travel, hospital appointments and special events.
What information do I need when booking?
Please provide your name, telephone number, pickup address, destination, collection date and time, passenger numbers, luggage requirements and any accessibility or vehicle requests.
Can I add a note for the driver?
Yes. You can include collection instructions, entrance details, accessibility requirements or other useful information when making your booking.
Can I add more than one stop to my journey?
Yes. Multiple pickup points, drop-offs and additional stops can be arranged. Please provide all journey details when booking so we can calculate the exact fare.
Do you accept cash payments?
Yes. Cash payments are accepted for journeys.
Do you accept debit and credit cards?
Yes. Debit and credit card payments are accepted. Please confirm available payment methods when making your booking.
Which areas of Barnet do you cover?
We cover High Barnet, Chipping Barnet, East Barnet, New Barnet, Arkley, Hadley Wood, Totteridge, Whetstone, Finchley, Hendon, Edgware, Mill Hill, Southgate, Cockfosters and surrounding North London areas.
Do you provide long-distance private hire journeys?
Yes. Metro Radio Cars provides long-distance private hire transport from Barnet to destinations across London and throughout the UK.
Can you collect passengers outside Barnet?
Yes. Collections outside Barnet can be arranged subject to availability. Please provide your pickup and destination details when requesting a quote.
Do you provide airport transfers from Barnet?
Yes. Metro Radio Cars provides pre-booked airport transfers between Barnet and all major London airports.
Which London airports do you serve?
We provide airport transfers for all major airports including:
- Heathrow Airport
- Gatwick Airport
- Stansted Airport
- Luton Airport
- London City Airport
- London Southend Airport
Do you monitor incoming flights?
Yes. Our airport transfer team monitors flight arrivals and adjusts pickup times where necessary to accommodate delays or early arrivals.
What vehicles are available from Metro Radio Cars?
Our fleet includes:
- Saloon cars
- Estate cars
- Executive vehicles
- Wheelchair-accessible vehicles
- Seven-seater MPVs
- Nine-seater minibuses
