Joe Maxi connects passengers across Kirkwall and the Orkney Islands with licensed local taxi drivers. From Kirkwall Airport to the town centre, Stromness, and the wider Orkney archipelago — no surge pricing, ever.
No surge pricing on any airport run — ever. Book in advance and your driver is confirmed before you leave home.
3 miles from town centre
Inter-island — 20 miles north
Inter-island — 30 miles north
Inter-island — 20 miles east
Inter-island — 25 miles north-east
Inter-island — 25 miles north
Typical journey times — no surge pricing on any route
| From | To | Approx. time | Surge pricing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkwall Airport | Town Centre | 8–15 min | Never |
| Kirkwall | Stromness | 20–30 min | Never |
| Kirkwall | St Margaret's Hope | 20–30 min | Never |
| Kirkwall Ferry Terminal | Town Centre | 5–10 min | Never |
| Kirkwall | Skara Brae | 20–30 min | Never |
| Kirkwall | Ring of Brodgar | 15–25 min | Never |
Journey times are estimates and may vary with traffic conditions. Joe Maxi never applies surge pricing on any route.
Kirkwall Airport connects Orkney to Inverness, Edinburgh, and Aberdeen — Joe Maxi covers all arrivals
Orkney has 6 inter-island airports — Joe Maxi covers ground transfers for all island-hopping passengers
Joe Maxi drivers in Kirkwall hold a valid Orkney Islands Council taxi licence
Every type of journey covered — licensed local drivers, no surge pricing
Uber charges 3x on Friday nights in Kirkwall. Joe Maxi never applies a surge multiplier — your fare is your fare, whatever the time or day.
Every driver on Joe Maxi in Kirkwall is council-licensed, DVLA-verified, and DBS-checked. Not a gig worker — a professional licensed taxi driver.
Your booking request goes to every available driver in Kirkwall simultaneously. Average confirmation time: under 3 minutes.
Joe Maxi has 18+ licensed drivers registered in Kirkwall and Orkney. More drivers means faster confirmation and better coverage.
Joe Maxi serves both passengers and licensed drivers in Kirkwall. Drivers keep 100% of every fare — which means more drivers, more availability, better service.
Christmas Day at 3am. New Year's Eve at midnight. Bank holidays. Joe Maxi is always on in Kirkwall — whenever you need a taxi.
Joe Maxi covers every neighbourhood and district in Kirkwall and Orkney
18+ licensed drivers. No surge pricing. No app needed. 24/7.