Terms and Conditions

Excellence Car Service Ltd

All prices are subject to VAT (20%). Airport drop or collection fees will be applied where applicable.

All passengers will receive booking confirmations via SMS/text message. If you wish to opt out, please email us at info@excellencecarservice.com.

  • At all airports, we include 45 minutes of free waiting time after the flight has landed; thereafter, a charge of £7.50 per 15 minutes applies.
  • For London pick-ups (residential or business), we allow up to 10 minutes of free waiting time; thereafter, £7.50 per 15 minutes will apply.
  • Fares are based on a direct trip with the passenger being ready at the booked time and location.
  • Cancellations within London must be notified at least 4 hours before the booking time; otherwise, the full fare applies.
  • For UK-wide pick-ups, the driver will wait up to 30 minutes. If the passenger is unreachable, the full fare applies.
  • Bookings are not confirmed until verified via phone, text, or email with a reference number.
  • Website bookings require office review. If we cannot accommodate, we will notify you within 12 hours.
  • Hourly bookings within London are limited to 20 miles per hour. Additional mileage charges apply.
  • An additional 50% surcharge applies on December 24, 25, 26, and January 1.
  • Additional charges apply for stops during a journey not included in the booking (minimum £25) or diversions.

Refund & Cancellation Policy

Refunds

  • Refunds are issued for cancellations made at least 4 hours before pick-up.
  • Passengers who miss a flight and inform us beforehand are eligible for a refund.
  • All cancellations are subject to a minimum fee.

No Refunds for:

  • Incorrect booking details (e.g., wrong date or flight number).
  • Passengers leaving the airport or pick-up address without notifying us.

Cancellation Charges

  • Full charge applies if canceled less than 4 hours before pick-up (8 hours for journeys outside London).
  • A minimum 4-hour charge applies for directed bookings.
  • Coach bookings are non-refundable if canceled within 48 hours.
  • Booking amendments may be charged.

Pricing

  • We reserve the right to change pricing without prior notice.

Operator & Passenger Obligations

1. Definitions

  • “PHV Operator”: Excellence Chauffeurs Ltd, licensed by Transport for London (TfL).
  • “Passenger”: Individual who books and uses the PHV service.
  • “Booking”: Agreement between the Passenger and the PHV Operator.
  • “Journey”: Transportation service provided by the PHV Operator.

2. Operator’s Responsibilities

  • The PHV Operator is responsible for accepting bookings and providing services.
  • Drivers and vehicles will be licensed and insured per TfL regulations.
  • Journeys will be safe and timely.
  • Fares are collected by the driver as an agent of the Operator.
  • The PHV Operator reserves the right to cancel bookings.
  • Complaints procedures are available for passengers.

3. Passenger Obligations

  • Passengers must provide accurate booking details.
  • Passengers must conduct themselves appropriately during the journey.
  • Passengers must comply with driver requests for safety.
  • Fares must be paid to the driver.

4. Sub-contracting

  • Bookings may be sub-contracted to another licensed operator, but the original contract remains valid.

5. Compliance with Regulations

  • These terms comply with the Private Hire Vehicles (London) Act 1998 and Operator Licensing Regulations 2000.

 

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