Riding Taxis In London
Monday, March 4th, 2013If you are traveling to London soon, here are some important tips for driving taxis.
Black cabs
If you’re like most tourists, you will probably use the official city taxis, which are often referred to as black cabs unknown. Although they are called black cabs, but they are not really black. Black cabs are the only you in the street. You can determine if the car is the yellow taxi sign on the front panel is lit. Black cabs are legally obliged to go to work to the extent of 12 miles or 20 miles, and Heathrow Airport. Besides black cab on the street, you can also find on designated ranks near businesses and hotels, but also train stations and bus stops.
Black taxis are taxis, and the minimum is 2.40 €. Almost all black cab credit card or debit card, but just to be sure, ask the driver before the journey begins.
Approved car hire and private minicabs
Apart from black cabs, tourists can also private hire vehicles and minicabs. Unlike black taxis that can take the road, these two types of taxis booked in an office, on the Internet or by telephone or e-mail.
Be careful when choosing unlicensed minicabs but if those who offer their services. Line minicabs outside pubs and clubs, but they obey the law if they take your ticket, without notice from you. The majority of pubs and clubs have representatives on your confirmed reservation easier. Minicab unknown walks are not safe because there is no record kept of your trip, use your driver and vehicle. If you need a taxi to City airport, for example, help the staff at the reception. Alternatively, you can make a reservation via the Internet by visiting the company website minicab