Hey Bangor, stop ringing around.
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Need a taxi in Bangor?
Forget searching for taxi numbers, calling one firm, getting no answer, then trying another. With PingCab, one tap contacts local taxi firms for you and helps find your closest available ride.
Bangor University, Garth Pier & Station Corridor
Connecting High Street, Ffriddoedd, Pier & Menai Bridge Links
One tap instead of ringing around
Still calling taxi firm after taxi firm? You shouldn't have to.
Open PingCab, tell us where you are and where you're going, and one request reaches local taxi firms through PingCab. No searching for numbers. No repeating your journey details. No ringing around.
Searching 'Taxi Bangor'
- ✕Search 'Taxi Bangor' on your phone
- ✕Find a number online or directory
- ✕Call the dispatcher
- ✕No availability? Told to call back later
- ✕Try another phone number
- ✕No answer or engaged tone?
- ✕Back to searching again
The PingCab Standard
Find your closest available taxi in Bangor
Your taxi could already be nearby.
PingCab searches for an available ride and helps connect you with the closest option, so you can spend less time searching and more time getting where you need to go.
Open PingCab. Ping your ride. Get moving.
See your taxi coming
Booked your ride? Now you don't have to stand outside wondering where it is.
With live tracking, you can follow your taxi as it makes its way to you. See when it's approaching. Know when to head outside. Spend less time wondering: 'Where's my taxi?'
Finished walking Bangor Garth Pier?
Strolled along the Victorian pier taking in views across the Menai Strait towards Anglesey? Ready to move on? Instead of standing around searching for taxi numbers, open PingCab. Enter where you are going. Send one request.
“Pier stroll finished. Next stop? Pinged.”
Open PingCab. Ride next.
Been exploring Bangor Cathedral & High Street?
Heading out from university campus, finished lectures, or enjoying dinner in the city centre? Finding a taxi in Bangor shouldn't mean asking around for phone numbers. Open PingCab. Send one request and find your closest available local ride.
“From campus or high street to your next stop. Pinged.”
Step off into your confirmed cab.
Bangor nights made simpler
Dinner finished? Pub closing? Night out over? Friends heading home in different directions?
Instead of everyone searching through their phones for taxi numbers, open PingCab and send your request.
From Bangor University to your front door
Lectures finished late? Heading home after the library? Going into the city centre? Meeting friends in Upper Bangor?
PingCab gives students and residents a simpler way to find a local taxi without saving a list of different taxi numbers.
Heading to Bangor railway station?
Train to catch? Just arrived in Bangor? Dragging luggage around while searching for a taxi number isn't exactly convenient.
Open PingCab and search for an available local ride from one place.
Pay without hunting for cash
No cash in your wallet? No problem.
PingCab supports cashless payments, giving you a simpler way to pay for your journey through the app. No last-minute cash machine hunt. No wondering whether you have enough change.
Extra support on your journey
Getting from A to B shouldn't only be convenient. It should feel safer too.
PingCab includes an SOS feature designed to give riders an additional layer of support during their journey. If something doesn't feel right, you have an additional safety feature available from within PingCab.
Bangor taxis. One place.
PingCab brings the important parts of finding and taking a taxi together in one app.
One tap contacts local firms
Send one request instead of ringing around.
Closest available ride
PingCab helps find an available taxi nearby.
Live tracking
Follow your taxi as it approaches.
Cashless payments
Pay conveniently through the app.
SOS
An additional safety feature for your journey.
Made for everyday Bangor journeys
PingCab isn't just for Saturday night. It's for the journeys Bangor makes every day.
Stop asking, "Does anyone know a taxi number?"
We've all seen it. A message in the group chat. "Anyone got a taxi number?" Then another number. Then another. Then someone says they're fully booked.
Open the app
Enter your journey
Send your request
Find your ride
One app for getting around Bangor
No taxi-number hunting. No calling firm after firm. No wondering where your taxi is. No scrambling around for cash. Just open PingCab and get started.
One tap
Instant request to multiple operators.
Closest available ride
Smart proximity matching for less waiting.
Live tracking
Watch your cab approach live on map.
Cashless payment
Secure digital transactions in-app.
SOS support
Integrated safety features on every journey.
Frequently Asked Questions about PingCab in Bangor
Everything you need to know about getting a cab across Bangor and Gwynedd.
What is PingCab? ▼
PingCab is Bangor's unified ride request platform. Instead of ringing around individual taxi firms, PingCab connects your booking request directly with participating local licensed operators to find your closest available ride.
How do I find a taxi in Bangor with PingCab? ▼
Open the PingCab app, confirm your pickup spot in Bangor, set your destination, and hit ping. Local available drivers receive the request, and you receive confirmation right on your screen.
Do I need to call taxi firms myself? ▼
No. One ping instead of multiple calls. PingCab does the broadcast and searching for you automatically.
Can PingCab find the closest taxi to me in Bangor? ▼
Yes. The platform is designed to search for and connect you with the nearest available licensed taxi from participating fleets, reducing wait times significantly.
Can I use PingCab near Bangor University? ▼
Absolutely. PingCab operates throughout all university campus grounds, Ffriddoedd village, St Mary's student village, Normal Site, and Upper Bangor.
Can I use PingCab for Bangor railway station? ▼
Yes. Whether you are catching an early mainline service or arriving on late trains from London or Holyhead, you can ping your taxi right to the station forecourt.
Can I track my taxi? ▼
Yes. Live tracking allows you to watch your confirmed taxi live on the map as it approaches your pickup point, so you know exactly when to step outside.
Can I pay for my Bangor taxi without cash? ▼
Yes, PingCab supports fully integrated cashless digital payments directly through the app, saving you from ATM cash searches.
Does PingCab have a safety feature? ▼
Yes. Every journey includes in-app safety support including an SOS feature, verified operator credentials, and live ride-sharing tracking for complete peace of mind.
Can I use PingCab after a night out in Bangor? ▼
Definitely. When pubs close and the night finishes on the High Street or Upper Bangor, PingCab lets you request an available ride without waiting in cold phone queues.
Is PingCab only for students in Bangor? ▼
Students. Residents. Workers. Visitors. Families. People arriving at Bangor station. People heading home from town. If you need a ride, you can PingCab.
Do I need to know which Bangor taxi company to choose? ▼
No. PingCab connects with participating licensed fleets across Gwynedd and the Menai Strait corridor, matching your ride to who has availability closest to you.
How do I get PingCab? ▼
Download PingCab for free on iOS or Android to get started immediately:
Bangor, there's an easier way to find a taxi.
Stop searching for numbers. Stop calling around. Stop wondering who has a taxi available.