Addison Lee + what3words: Your New GPS Buddy for London’s Labyrinth
London’s streets can feel like a maze sometimes—one minute you’re on an Abbey Street, the next you’re lost in a parking lot. Add to that the chaos of big hospitals with dozens of entrances, and you’ve got a recipe for driver frustration. That’s why Addison Lee, the city’s biggest premium cab and courier service, has paired up with what3words to bring pinpoint precision to its booking platform.
What is the What3words Magic?
Think of the world split into 3‑meter squares, each named with a unique triple of words—like //admiral.turkey.pushed or //bands.piano.gave. Drop the code into the Addison Lee app and voilà: the driver heads straight to the exact door, no detours, no confusion.
Why This Matters (Especially When the Virus Still Lurks)
- Safety first: Patients can get to the right wing of a hospital without huddling in hallways.
- Speed won’t stall: No more “fell into the A40 flyover”; the app lands you on the doorstep.
- Stress drop: Family friends, job interviews, or a last‑minute gift—no more wrong seat or “Are we there yet?” moments.
Not Just for Pick‑Ups, But for Every Booking Channel
Whether you’re pulling up the app, dialing the phone, or clicking the web, the what3words token will be a single, clear beat that syncs with Addison Lee’s fleet. The result? A delivery lane in impeccable sync.
Stats That’ll Make Your Head Spin
- Only 34% of UK postal addresses lead you to the front door.
- 22% of folks end up at the wrong spot after typing their postcode into a navigation app.
- What3words is already trusted by 85% of UK emergency services—yes, you’ve heard about the police data creeping through.
Inside Addison Lee’s “Safer Journey Initiative”
Post‑COVID, the company poured extra care into safety with:
- TfL‑approved screens for every driver.
- Deep cleans, inside and out, after each ride.
- Electro‑static sprays that kill 99.99% of germs post‑journey.
Words That Add Real‑World Value
Liam Griffin, CEO of Addison Lee, says, “We ride millions of miles each year, but a whole new level of precision is needed to navigate London’s maze. Our partnership with what3words lets us drop our users at the exact door they need—to a job interview, to a gift delivery, or simply to the perfect shore on the Thames.”
What3words co‑founder Chris Sheldrick echoes this vision: “Postal addresses? They’re simply not up to the task for modern ways of travel. Using what3words, Addison Lee not only solves the pain points but upscales the entire experience to be the safest, fastest, and easiest out there.”
Ready to Try It?
Need to drop someone off at a hospital wing, or save time getting to a big office building? Give Addison Lee a spin and see how the what3words token takes the guesswork out of your journey. Busier city life won’t be so overwhelming when you have a trusty three‑word guide by your side.
