Take Me Group has continued its ambitious growth strategy with the acquisition of STS, a long-established and highly respected taxi operator based in Sawbridgeworth.
Serving the communities of Sawbridgeworth, Sheering, The Rodings and High Wych, STS has built an excellent reputation over many years for providing dependable, high-quality local transport. Following the retirement of owner Colin, the acquisition ensures the long-term future of the business while creating new opportunities for investment, innovation and growth.
Customers are already benefiting from significant investment in technology. Alongside the trusted local service they have always relied upon, passengers can now book through the Take Me passenger app, access convenient QR code booking solutions for local businesses, and benefit from a much larger network of available vehicles. These enhancements provide greater booking flexibility, reduced waiting times and an even more convenient travel experience.
Take Me will be integrating STS with Associated Taxis, which the Group acquired in October last year. By bringing both businesses onto a single dispatch platform, bookings will flow seamlessly across the enlarged operation, allowing journeys to be allocated more efficiently. This will reduce unnecessary dead mileage, improve vehicle utilisation, create greater earning opportunities for drivers, and deliver a faster, more reliable service for customers across the area.
A key factor behind the acquisition was that both businesses now operate on the 𝗶𝗖𝗮𝗯𝗯𝗶 dispatch platform. Following Take Me’s acquisition of Associated Taxis, the business was successfully migrated from 𝗖𝗮𝗯𝟵 to 𝗶𝗖𝗮𝗯𝗯𝗶, with minimal disruption. Since the migration, Associated Taxis has increased its active driver numbers by 20%, demonstrating the benefits that modern technology, improved operational efficiency and enhanced driver support can deliver. This common platform means the integration of STS can be completed quickly and smoothly while preserving the trusted identities and reputations of both businesses.
The acquisition of STS further demonstrates Take Me Group’s commitment to investing in established local taxi operators, preserving the brands that communities know and trust while equipping them with the technology, resources and commercial support needed to thrive in an increasingly competitive marketplace.
