Traveler tips: Travel by taxi in London

Many tourists, especially those going to London for the first time, find it convenient to travel in the city using taxis. If you are traveling to London soon, here are some important tips when traveling by taxi.

Black cabs

If you are like most tourists, you probably plan to use the city's official taxis, often called black taxis. Although they are called black taxis, not all of them are actually black. Black taxis are the only taxis you can take from the streets. You can determine if the cabin is accessible if the yellow TAXI sign on the front lights up. Black taxis are legally required to carry out any work for trips of up to twelve miles or twenty miles if starting from Heathrow airport. In addition to calling the black cabs on the streets, you can also find them in designated areas near commercial establishments and hotels as well as train and bus stations.

Black taxis are taxis with taxis and the minimum charge is £ 2.40. Almost all black taxis accept credit or debit card payments, but just to make sure, ask the driver before the ride begins.
Approved private hire cars and minicabs

In addition to black taxis, tourists can also use private rental cars and minicabs. Unlike the black taxi that you can take along the way, these two variants of taxis need to be booked in an office, online or by phone or email. Using minicabs can be a cheaper substitute for traveling by black taxi, especially when traveling long distances as they are not in a subway, instead you will know how much the trip costs when making the reservation. Prices are almost always negotiable, Book black cab.

Be careful when choosing minicabs, as there are other non-accredited ones who offer their services. Some minicabs line up outside pubs and clubs, but will not obey the law if they take their fare without any prior reservations from you. Most pubs and clubs have approved representatives inside to facilitate your booking. Unreserved minibus tours are not safe because no registration of your trip, your driver and the vehicle used is kept. Therefore, when there are problems, the driver will not be determined.

The hotel or hostel where you live also has a list of accredited and accredited operators. For example, if you need a taxi to the city airport, the reception staff can help you. Alternatively, you can make a reservation online by visiting the minicab company website.