Welcome to our list of shuttle services in East London.
If you are visiting the coastal city of the Eastern Cape and need to get around, you might not know where to start. Whether you are visiting as a tourist or for business, a shuttle service can come in very handy in helping you get around the city safely and in good time.
In this article, we will be looking at 5 shuttle companies that you can consider to assist you with transportation so you can get around East London Effectively.
List of Shuttle Services in East London
Luks Shuttle Service
Luks Shuttle Service is one of the more established shuttle service businesses in East London. They were established in 2019 so they have been in business for about 5 years. In that time, they have built themselves a good client bases that use them for their services regularly.
The services that they offer include private charter services for individuals or groups, airport transfers and event transportation.
They have different cars available in their fleet, which include small hatchback cars, sedans that can carry up to 3 passengers, and if required, VW Caddy minivans which can carry up to 6 passengers each.
In terms of digital presence, Luks does most of their marketing through their official Facebook page where they have posted some pics of jobs they have done. They do not post too frequently, though.
The reputation of Luks Shuttle Service is pretty good and they are one of the most trusted businesses in East London. They have an average score of 4.8 on Google reviews, which comes from 36 reviews. This is the most of any shuttle company in East London and indicates that they are the go-to service.
Pros
- Affordable service
- Decent variety of vehicle categories
- Available 24/7
Cons
- Not very active online
Great Kei Adventures
Great Kei Adventures is a tour operator and shuttle business located in Kei Mouth, right next to East London.
They operate in the following areas
- Morgan Bay
- Haga Haga
- Chintsa
- Gonubie
- East London Airport and CBD
- Wild Coast resort souths of Port St Johns
They offer punctual, safe and reliable shuttle services. All shuttles are carried out in fully licensed and insured vehicles driven by competent and qualified drivers holding a valid Professional Driver’s Permit. They have a Quantum 14 seater GL minibus and a 4×4 Ford Ranger double-cab bakkie.
Shop stops in East London are possible with prior arrangement at an added cost of R150 (maximum 1 hour stop.) Trailer for extra luggage can be added at extra cost with prior arrangement.
Great Kei Adventures have built themselves a solid name in the tourism industry, and serve clients both local and from aboard. They have become one of the trusted names and have good reviews praising them for their good service. Their average score on Google is 5.0 from 23 reviews, which is a testament to the fact that customers have been left satisfied after dealing with Great Kei.
Pros
- Large area of coverage
- Highly positive reviews from customers
- Also offer tours along with shuttle services
Cons
- None
Tidewaters Shuttle
Tidewaters is another shuttles service that has been operating in the Eastern Cape for a while. They started out as just a guest house. As their guest house needed to ensure their clients could travel effectively to and from the guest house, they created a shuttle service for it, which turned out to be in demand by more than their guests. Since then, they have grown from strength to strength and provide transportation services to a greater array of clients.
Their services are private transfers and tours to anyone looking for transfers in East London. They can accommodate anything from individuals to groups of 20+.
Their fleet consists of various vehicle categories. Here are some of their vehicles
- Toyota Hilux (4 passenger seats)
- Toyota Fortuner (6 passenger seats)
- Toyota Quantum (12 passenger seats)
- Iveco Daily Van (22 passenger seats)
In addition to private transfers, they offer a daily shuttle service from East London to Saint Francis Bay, making stops in Port Alfred, Port Elizabeth, and Jeffreys Bay along the way. The daily shuttle is only one way, however, and does not offer a return trip.
Tidewaters has a fairly good online presence. The have an official website with all the information about their business, and a Facebook page where they post their activity.
They have a good track record of serving clients and reviews for them are positive. They have an average score of 5 on Google, which comes from 13 user reviews. This serves as an indication that most of their customers are pleased with their services.
Pros
- Good variety of vehicle categories
- Reviews from customers are positive
- Also have a daily shuttle to PE and Saint Francis Bay
Cons
- Daily Shuttle is only one-way
The Cabinet Cab and Shuttle Service
The Cabinet Cab and Shuttle Service is a smaller shuttle service that provides transportation in a tad bit more luxury and comfort. Their service is for individuals of small groups of less than four. Their main vehicle of operation is a Mercedes Benz C Class, with their secondary being an Audi sedan.
The prices for their services are still affordable with the downside being that during busy times, they don’t have as much availability as competitors with larger vehicles and fleets.
They operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you are looking for a transfer in a premium vehicle, it’s best to arrange the booking in advance to ensure availability.
The Cabinet Cab’s online presence comprises their main business website, where all the necessary information about them can be found. They also have social media pages that they post to occasionally.
Shout Shuttle Service
Last on our list is Shout Shuttle Service. They are another small operation that has been operating for about 5 years. Shout operates out of the Beaconhurst area, and offer all of the standard private transport services.
They have a small team consisting of the manager and two drivers. Their main vehicle of operation is a 9 seat people carrier, which works for small groups.
Shout doesn’t have much of an online presence, as they don’t have a live website or social media that they post to. This is an old-fashioned way and may be inconvenient for those who operate digitally and like to collect information first before using a service. But they do have a Google My Business profile and have received positive reviews on Tripadvisor.
Their Google review score is also positive, with them having a rating of 5, given to them by 7 reviewers. To get in touch with them, you will have to call them directly by telephone.
Pros
- 5 Years in operation
- Operate 24 hours
Cons
- Not much in the way of online presence or marketing efforts
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