Joe Maxi connects passengers across Lerwick and the Shetland Islands with licensed local taxi drivers. From Sumburgh Airport to Lerwick, Scalloway, and the wider Shetland archipelago — no surge pricing, ever.
No surge pricing on any airport run — ever. Book in advance and your driver is confirmed before you leave home.
25 miles from Lerwick
5 miles from Lerwick
Inter-island — 25 miles east
Inter-island — 25 miles south
Inter-island — 25 miles west
Typical journey times — no surge pricing on any route
| From | To | Approx. time | Surge pricing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sumburgh Airport | Lerwick | 35–50 min | Never |
| Lerwick | Scalloway | 10–20 min | Never |
| Lerwick | Brae | 25–40 min | Never |
| Lerwick Ferry Terminal | Town Centre | 5–10 min | Never |
| Lerwick | Sumburgh | 35–50 min | Never |
| Lerwick | Tingwall Airport | 10–15 min | Never |
Journey times are estimates and may vary with traffic conditions. Joe Maxi never applies surge pricing on any route.
Sumburgh Airport is 25 miles from Lerwick — Joe Maxi covers all arrivals and departures
Shetland has 5 inter-island airports — Joe Maxi covers ground transfers for all island-hopping passengers
Joe Maxi drivers in Lerwick hold a valid Shetland Islands Council taxi licence
Every type of journey covered — licensed local drivers, no surge pricing
Uber charges 3x on Friday nights in Lerwick. Joe Maxi never applies a surge multiplier — your fare is your fare, whatever the time or day.
Every driver on Joe Maxi in Lerwick is council-licensed, DVLA-verified, and DBS-checked. Not a gig worker — a professional licensed taxi driver.
Your booking request goes to every available driver in Lerwick simultaneously. Average confirmation time: under 3 minutes.
Joe Maxi has 15+ licensed drivers registered in Lerwick and Shetland. More drivers means faster confirmation and better coverage.
Joe Maxi serves both passengers and licensed drivers in Lerwick. Drivers keep 100% of every fare — which means more drivers, more availability, better service.
Christmas Day at 3am. New Year's Eve at midnight. Bank holidays. Joe Maxi is always on in Lerwick — whenever you need a taxi.
Joe Maxi covers every neighbourhood and district in Lerwick and Shetland
15+ licensed drivers. No surge pricing. No app needed. 24/7.