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Ride-Hailing · Chauffeur

Wheely

Premium chauffeur app — Mercedes E-Class, S-Class and V-Class with vetted, suited drivers and end-to-end privacy (no data resale, no driver review of route).

Regulatory note: All ride-hailing in London — Uber, Bolt, FREE NOW, Wheely, Addison Lee, Gett — requires the operator and every driver to hold a Transport for London Private Hire Vehicle licence. Always book through the official app; never accept a kerbside hail from a PHV (only black cabs may be hailed).

Key facts

Operator
Wheely Ltd
TfL Licence
Active PHV operator
Service tiers
First (E-Class), Business (V-Class), Chauffeur (S-Class)
Coverage
Greater London + airports + UK long-distance
Payment
Card, Apple Pay, business invoicing
Privacy
End-to-end encrypted; rider location not stored after trip
App
Wheely — Premium Chauffeur
Founded
2010, London

FAQs

What is Wheely in London?

Wheely is a premium chauffeur app — think Uber Lux but more exclusive. All cars are late-model Mercedes (E, V or S Class). Drivers wear suits, hold a TfL PHV licence plus Wheely's own training (etiquette, route knowledge, defensive driving).

How much does Wheely cost?

London Wheely fares start around £35 for short trips and £90+ for airport runs. There is no surge pricing — prices are fixed by tier and distance. Subscribers ('Wheely Journey') save 15–30%.

Is Wheely safer than Uber?

Wheely positions itself on privacy and driver quality: end-to-end encrypted bookings, no driver-side rider review, all chauffeurs vetted in person and trained in defensive driving. Whether 'safer' depends on what you mean, but the screening bar is markedly higher.

Can I book Wheely for the airport?

Yes — Wheely covers Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, London City and Farnborough. Chauffeurs meet you in arrivals with a name board, handle luggage and wait free for delayed flights up to 90 minutes.

Does Wheely operate outside London?

Yes — Paris, Dubai, French Riviera. UK long-distance chauffeur trips (London ↔ Oxford, Cambridge, Manchester) are bookable as 'Chauffeur Day Hire' at hourly rates.

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