Abstract: A device for dispatch of messages is provided which has particular application to dispatch of messages for ordering taxis. The device has a memory for storing information used to define the message, a communicating device for making a call to a taxi company, a message dispatch initiating button for permitting a user to initiate the call, and a message confirmation output to provide a confirmation of receipt of call. The device is controlled by a processor. In use, a person requiring to dispatch a message activates the message dispatch initiating button, and the device will automatically activate the communicating device. The communicating device will then call a recipient, relay the information from the memory to the recipient, process an acknowledgement of receipt of the message to activate the message confirmation output, and terminate the call with the recipient, all without further intervention by the person.