School Runs in Farnham: What Parents Should Check

Handing your child over to a driver every morning is a big decision. Whether it is a busy work schedule, a second child at a different school, or a long journey across the Surrey and Hampshire border, many Farnham families rely on a taxi for the school run. Here is what we suggest every parent checks before booking.

1. Is the driver licensed by the council?

Every taxi and private hire driver must be licensed by a local council. At Orange Taxis, every driver is licensed by Waverley Borough Council.

2. Has the driver had an enhanced DBS check?

Ask whether drivers are enhanced DBS checked, and how often. Our drivers are enhanced DBS checked by the council on a regular basis as part of their licence.

3. Is the driver safeguarding trained?

Safeguarding training helps drivers recognise and report concerns about a child's welfare. Waverley Borough Council requires this training for every driver licence.

4. Will your child see familiar faces?

Children feel more settled when they recognise their driver. We keep each school run within a small pool of regular drivers, so your child sees familiar faces.

5. Can your child travel on their own?

Many of the children we take to and from school travel on their own. Tell us when you book, and we will agree the pick up and drop off details with you.

6. Is the journey secured for the whole week?

We send your invoice at the start of each week, to be paid in advance. This secures the journeys for the whole week, so your car is always there.

Trusted by local schools

Orange Taxis is the account and transport provider for More House School and Frensham Heights School, and we take children to and from school every day.

Set up your school run

Tell us the school, the pick up address, the days and the times, and we will call you back with a price and a plan. Visit our School Runs page, call 01252 364666 or WhatsApp 07741 882384.