Dragon Taxis, South Wales' largest private hire and taxi firm, has acquired A2B Taxis in Barry to extend its service into the Vale of Glamorgan.

The acquisition will see Dragon Taxis partner with an additional 150 vehicles across Barry and the Vale of Glamorgan. Operating under the existing and well-known Dragon Taxis brand, the deal provides A2B Taxis drivers and their passengers an even better experience with a larger fleet to call on.

Residents and businesses in the Vale of Glamorgan will benefit from increased capacity, plus a greater choice of ways to book and pay for journeys.

Passengers can still make a booking by using the existing telephone numbers for A2B Taxis. However, the A2B Taxis mobile app is no longer available, instead passengers can use the Dragon Taxis booking app, available for both Android and Apple devices.

Dragon Taxis accept card or cash payments on all bookings. Credit and debit cards can be easily added to the mobile app, or alternatively card payments can be made using their new cashless SMS-payment option called AirPay.

The A2B Taxis driver-partners will get access to new technology to improve efficiency and create more opportunities to earn. They will also have the option to subscribe to a vehicle hire agreement, accident management service, and a vehicle insurance policy.

Jack Price, Regional Director, said: "We are delighted to welcome A2B Taxis' drivers and their passengers to Dragon Taxis. Not only will the acquisition enhance service levels for residents and businesses across the Vale of Glamorgan, but it will also bridge our coverage between our existing operating areas of Cardiff and Bridgend."

In January and February this year, Dragon Taxis generously covered the costs of free taxi rides for the elderly and vulnerable to receive their COVID-19 vaccinations. In addition, the company was one of the first private-hire operators to introduce additional COVID-safety measures in 2020 to make journeys as safe as possible for both passengers and driver-partners.