School Run Taxis in Tunbridge Wells: How They Work

If you can’t do every drop-off yourself, school run taxis can take the stress out of the week. Below, we explain how a regular run works with Tunbridge Wells 888, and also what any parent should check before booking.

Who drives your child?

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council licenses every Tunbridge Wells 888 driver, and each one holds an Enhanced DBS check. That’s the highest level of criminal record check in England and Wales, and it’s the one you need to work with children. In addition, wherever possible your child has the same driver every day. As a result, they see a familiar face and the driver gets to know the routine.

How school run taxis work day to day

Tell us the routine. First, give us the pickup address, school, days of the week, times and any after-school clubs.
We match a regular driver. In most cases, your child then gets the same driver every day.
You get confirmation of the pickup times.
Changes are easy. For example, call 01892 888888 for a sick day, a club running late or a half-term change. We’re open 24/7.

Which schools do you cover?

Our school run taxis cover schools in Tunbridge Wells, Crowborough, Sevenoaks and Maidstone. We also collect from homes across Tunbridge Wells and the surrounding villages.

What parents should ask any taxi firm

Does the council license every driver, and does each one hold an Enhanced DBS check?
What about child seats or boosters? (With 888, parents usually provide their child’s own seat and we keep it in the car for their runs. However, we have seats available if needed.)
If the driver is running late, will you get a call?
Can the school contact the firm directly?
How do you pay for the run? (With 888, you pay by cash or card after the journey, or by invoice in advance.)

Council-funded school transport

Some pupils qualify for free home-to-school transport through Kent County Council (KCC). In fact, council school transport is a core part of what Tunbridge Wells 888 does. We carry out contracted school runs for KCC every school day. So if KCC has offered your child transport, you may already be travelling with us. To check whether your child is eligible, see KCC’s school transport pages. For private school runs, however, contact us directly.