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Two of Wirral’s biggest taxi firms have merged to create Argyle Satellite

Argyle Taxis and Wirral Satellite Cars, two of the biggest taxi operators in Wirral, have merged to create a brand new operator which has ambitions to expand further in the next 18 months.

The newly-formed Argyle Satellite has launched this week following the merger, creating a new taxi firm that boasts a fleet of over 600 vehicles covering Birkenhead, Tranmere, Oxton, Arrowe Park, New Brighton, West Kirby, Heswall and Wallasey.

Plans are already afoot to expand its fleet to 800 by the end of 2018 as well as launch a new office in Eastham to help it service areas including Bromborough, Sutton, Neston, Cheshire Oaks and Ellesmere Port.

Chris Jordan, director at Argyle Satellite, and former chairman of Wirral Satellite Cars, commented: “In Argyle Taxis we have found a partner, which shares a similar vision and ambition to provide Wirral with the best local knowledge and customer service we possibly can, while providing local drivers a greater opportunity to earn, as collectively we provide 250,000 journeys every month.

“We are excited about our combined strengths as we work together to establish a taxi firm of choice for residents, businesses and visitors across Wirral.”

As part of the merger the former Argyle Taxis HQ in Birkenhead will become the home of the new call centre for Argyle Satellite, while the Wirral Satellite headquarters will become its training academy and admin office.

A key part of its future growth plans will be capitalising on the potential for larger scale corporate accounts and hospital contracts which its expanded fleet will help it to service, while investment in its training facilities will help to support and train new and existing drivers.

Terry Wilson, who is a director at Argyle Satellite added: “This deal between two already established taxi firms will bring about an efficient, streamlined and dependable taxi service that the people of Wirral deserve.

“Our individual visions are aligned, and we are excited to see how this new chapter evolves as we continue our ambitious growth plans to extend our company into hard to reach communities, which will both unlock the leisure and tourism economy and provide service to local people across Wirral.”