Taxis in West Calder— Licensed Local Taxis & Private Hire
Home of the Five Sisters Zoo — taxis for Livingston, the Pentlands, and Edinburgh.
West Calder is a former oil-shale town in West Lothian, best known today as the home of the Five Sisters Zoo — one of central Scotland's most loved family attractions — and the Five Sisters bings that give the shale industry its name. Sitting at the foot of the Pentlands with Polbeth and Addiewell as neighbours, it's 20 minutes from Edinburgh Airport. Joe Maxi Taxis connects West Calder passengers with licensed local drivers for Edinburgh, the zoo, Livingston, and local journeys — fixed fares, no surge pricing, 24/7. For larger groups, our trusted partner network can help with minibus hire in West Calder.
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Passenger experiences shared with Joe Maxi Taxis
"Saved £18 compared to Uber on the same journey. The driver was professional and knew all the back roads."
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"Airport transfer at 4am — driver was early, professional, and the fare was exactly what was quoted. No surprises."
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Local knowledge — taxis in West Calder
West Calder is a former oil-shale town in West Lothian, best known today as the home of the Five Sisters Zoo — one of central Scotland's most loved family attractions — and the Five Sisters bings that give the shale industry its name. Sitting at the foot of the Pentlands with Polbeth and Addiewell as neighbours, it's 20 minutes from Edinburgh Airport. Joe Maxi Taxis connects West Calder passengers with licensed local drivers for Edinburgh, the zoo, Livingston, and local journeys — fixed fares, no surge pricing, 24/7.
Airport transfers from West Calder
- Edinburgh Airport (EDI) — approx 20 min
- Glasgow Airport (GLA) — approx 40 min
Golf taxis near West Calder
- Harburn Golf Club
- Livingston Golf Club (10 min)
- Deer Park Golf & Country Club (15 min)
- Pumpherston Golf Club (10 min)
- Kings Acre Golf & Tennis (20 min)
Stag & hen do taxis in West Calder
- West Calder Main Street pubs
- Livingston Almondvale bars (15 min)
- Edinburgh city centre (25 min by taxi)
Sports event taxis in West Calder
- Five Sisters Zoo (family attraction)
- West Calder Community Sports Centre
- Polbeth United FC
- Livingston FC — Tony Macaroni Arena (15 min)
Hospital taxis in West Calder
- St John's Hospital, Livingston (15 min)
- Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh (35 min)
About West Calder
- Five Sisters Zoo is West Lothian's top family attraction, home to rescued bears, lions and more than 160 species — Joe Maxi Taxis covers zoo days from Edinburgh and Livingston.
- The Five Sisters bings above the town are iconic monuments of Scotland's oil-shale industry — now grassed hills with panoramic views.
- West Calder sits at the foot of the Pentlands — Joe Maxi Taxis covers walks, cycling and family days out across Harburn, Polbeth and the Breich valley.
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