Black & White Cabs Australia

Name: Black & White Cabs Australia
Rating: 2.5 (139 reviews)
Author: Mobile Technologies International Pty Ltd

Travel

Only for iPhone

Free

139 Ratings
Ages

4+
Years
Category

Travel
Developer

Mobile Technologies International Pty Ltd
Language

EN
English
Size

65.4
MB

iPhone

The Official Black & White Cabs iPhone App for our customers Australia wide. Books your taxi directly into our dispatch system & jumps the often busy telephone queue when booking your cab. You will also be able to see how far away your taxi is with our LIVE Tracking feature plus access to a number of automatic "on approach" notifications. Taxi fare estimates are available when placing an order. The Black & White Cabs iPhone application delivers a streamlined booking alternative for Black & White Cabs' customers.

Ratings & Reviews

2.5

out of 5

139 Ratings

Can't select fixed fare when booking in advance
17 June

waggme
It seems OK in general but I have not booked using the app, as it won't let me select a fixed fare when booking in advance. When booking in advance, it will only let me select metered fare, and I can only select fixed fare if selecting to book now. I've tried to do this on a number of occasions, on different days, and the app is the current version, so not sure what the issue is. To overcome this issue, I book via the website.
Can't select fixed fare when booking in advance
17 June

waggme

It seems OK in general but I have not booked using the app, as it won't let me select a fixed fare when booking in advance. When booking in advance, it will only let me select metered fare, and I can only select fixed fare if selecting to book now. I've tried to do this on a number of occasions, on different days, and the app is the current version, so not sure what the issue is. To overcome this issue, I book via the website.
Terrible service
30/12/2019

Sam_1441
I’m not allowed to use ride-shade apps at work - this is the only reason I use black and white cabs. The service at B&W Cabs is terrible. Maybe 5 years ago when Uber wasn’t as popular the service was okay because there was no alternative. Even with the b&w app you still have to tell the driver where to go, and give them directions if needed. The up-front price offered through the app for a trip is always higher than the metered fare so why bother. The vehicles in the business class fleet are nice, the regular cars not so much. If the app was better - actually directed drivers, had more fare options, ability to link account to cab charge card so it pays automatically at the end of the trip - then maybe I’d give three stars. But as long as this app lags behind the better and cheaper ride-share services, it will still be one star.
Terrible service
30/12/2019

Sam_1441

I’m not allowed to use ride-shade apps at work - this is the only reason I use black and white cabs. The service at B&W Cabs is terrible. Maybe 5 years ago when Uber wasn’t as popular the service was okay because there was no alternative. Even with the b&w app you still have to tell the driver where to go, and give them directions if needed. The up-front price offered through the app for a trip is always higher than the metered fare so why bother. The vehicles in the business class fleet are nice, the regular cars not so much. If the app was better - actually directed drivers, had more fare options, ability to link account to cab charge card so it pays automatically at the end of the trip - then maybe I’d give three stars. But as long as this app lags behind the better and cheaper ride-share services, it will still be one star.
The WORST. Do not use!!!!
27/10/2022

adennis53
I downloaded the app, input all my details and booked a ride for an hours time to get to an important work meeting on time. It said all confirmed. Five mins before it was due I opened the app to check the status of my ride. Instead I just saw a spinning wheel which just said “Finding a driver.” The appointed time came and went. Multiple calls to the call centre went unanswered by a human as they have completely automated their system to save money. The robot on the other end was useless - could not help me at all. I ended up ordering a ride with DiDi who dispatched a ride for the same cost and they actually turned up!!! AVOID black and white at all costs 🤬
The WORST. Do not use!!!!
27/10/2022

adennis53

I downloaded the app, input all my details and booked a ride for an hours time to get to an important work meeting on time. It said all confirmed. Five mins before it was due I opened the app to check the status of my ride. Instead I just saw a spinning wheel which just said “Finding a driver.” The appointed time came and went. Multiple calls to the call centre went unanswered by a human as they have completely automated their system to save money. The robot on the other end was useless - could not help me at all. I ended up ordering a ride with DiDi who dispatched a ride for the same cost and they actually turned up!!! AVOID black and white at all costs 🤬
Great app, no issues
12/01/2023

johnsy_83
I downloaded this app to book early taxis for work two days in a row. Both times I was really happy with it, it works exactly as needed and the drivers rocked up a few minutes early for each booking. And this app doesn’t require you to enter credit card details if you don’t want to which is a big plus for me. Would recommend!
Great app, no issues
12/01/2023

johnsy_83

I downloaded this app to book early taxis for work two days in a row. Both times I was really happy with it, it works exactly as needed and the drivers rocked up a few minutes early for each booking. And this app doesn’t require you to enter credit card details if you don’t want to which is a big plus for me. Would recommend!