A PRESTWICK-based taxi firm has expanded following the purchase of a fellow Ayrshire company.

It has been confirmed this week that Streamline Taxis have purchased Irvine TOA and will now merge with the business.

The move means that Streamline now operate over 200 vehicles across Ayrshire in the towns of Ayr, Prestwick, Troon, Kilmarnock, Largs and now Irvine.

A spokesperson said: "We are delighted to share the merge of Irvine TOA taxis.

"This is a huge expansion for Streamline and we could not be happier to share this news.

"Irvine TOA is now Streamline Irvine and part of the Streamline family."

The North Ayrshire-based firm will now operate as Streamline Irvine, with each of the 40 vehicles in their fleet to be rebranded as such.

The current booking operators from TOA have also now moved across to Streamline's based on Prestwick Main Street.

Outwith these changes, the operations of Streamline Irvine will see little impact as a result of the move.

The previous phone numbers used by the company will still remain in use, with the main promoted contact being 01294 272727.

Further information on Streamline Taxis is available via their Facebook page at facebook.com/streamlinetaxisayr.