Taxis in Sunderland
Stadium of Light and two beaches — taxis for the match, the glass centre, and Penshaw.
Sunderland is the Wearside city where the Venerable Bede wrote in England's first great monastery at St Peter's, shipbuilding and glass made the world's goods, and the Stadium of Light now hosts Premier League football with beaches at Roker and Seaburn on either side. Joe Maxi Taxis connects Sunderland passengers with licensed local drivers for the match, the beaches, Newcastle Airport, and every surrounding town — fixed fares, no surge pricing, 24/7. For larger groups, our trusted partner network can help with minibus hire in Sunderland.
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Taxis in Sunderland
Licensed drivers covering Sunderland and Tyne and Wear are registered on Joe Maxi Taxis. Your booking alert goes to all available drivers — the first to accept confirms your ride.
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Taxi services available in Sunderland
Joe Maxi Taxis connects you with licensed local drivers in Sunderland for taxis, airport transfers, private hire, minicabs and every type of journey. Need group travel? Our trusted partner network can also help with minibus hire in Sunderland.
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Local knowledge — taxis in Sunderland
Sunderland is the Wearside city where the Venerable Bede wrote in England's first great monastery at St Peter's, shipbuilding and glass made the world's goods, and the Stadium of Light now hosts Premier League football with beaches at Roker and Seaburn on either side. Joe Maxi Taxis connects Sunderland passengers with licensed local drivers for the match, the beaches, Newcastle Airport, and every surrounding town — fixed fares, no surge pricing, 24/7.
Airport transfers from Sunderland
- Newcastle International Airport (NCL) — approx 35 min
- Teesside International Airport (MME) — approx 45 min
Golf taxis near Sunderland
- Sunderland Golf Club
- Seaham Golf Club (15 min)
- Chester-le-Street riverside courses (20 min)
Stag & hen do taxis in Sunderland
- Sunniside bars & restaurants
- The Wheatsheaf & Holmeside pubs
- Roker seafront bars
- Newcastle night out (30 min)
Sports event taxis in Sunderland
- Stadium of Light — Sunderland AFC
- Ashbrooke Sports Club — cricket & rugby
- Sunderland Aquatic Centre
- Silksworth sports complex
Hospital taxis in Sunderland
- Sunderland Royal Hospital
- University Hospital of Hartlepool (30 min)
About Sunderland
- St Peter's Church was founded in 674 AD — the Venerable Bede wrote here, at one of England's first great monasteries.
- Penshaw Monument (1844) towers over the Wear — a half-size Greek temple folly.
- Wearside shipyards launched more ships than almost any river on Earth — Sunderland-built vessels sailed from every port.
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