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Tips on Taxis In London

London taxis are black and all taxi drivers must pass a test which is based on their knowledge of London.

Once they have passed the text they are licensed to drive and must display their serial number on the back bumper and inside the back of the taxi.

If you're staying in central London it's easy to find a taxi. All you have to do is hail one down in the street, go to a taxi rank or use dial a cab.

All airports, London Train stations and many streets and London squares have taxi ranks.

Taxis in London can always be found outside London hotels and if you're staying at the hotel, reception will always find a taxi for you. If you travel at rush hour, be prepared for a long wait.

All taxis in London have a basic charge before you start your journey and when the taxi starts moving, the meter starts ticking.

Taxis in London At Night

If you're looking for a taxi late at night it's always best to use a black taxi or an official company such as Radio Taxis - Tel:020 7272 0272 or Dial A Cab - Tel: 020 7253 5000.

For women traveling alone you can contact Ladycabs - Tel: 020 7272 3300 who operate with only lady drivers. Another good company is Addison Lee - Tel: 020-7387-8888

Taxi fares

Typical fares and journey times based on distance for three types of tariff. Fares and journey times may be higher if there are delays or heavy traffic.

Extra Charges

London Taxi Sharing Scheme

A Fixed-fare taxi sharing operates as follows:

Regular weekday morning services from Paddington to central London and other important destinations.

Services between the All England Lawn Tennis Club and Wimbledon and Southfields Tube stations during the Wimbledon tennis tournament.

From Buckingham Palace at the end of royal garden parties to destinations around central London.

London Minicabs

London Transport

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