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Take a taxi in UK

There is no doubt that one of the characteristic features of the Uk is the black cabs that are so much seen in the city streets. Although many travelers prefer to move by subway, bus or bicycle, many others cannot (or do not want to) miss the opportunity to travel in a Black Cab.

If you are thinking of using a taxi in the UK you do not know very well how they work, in this article we give you some useful tips that will make your life much easier. I can almost assure you that after reading the 9 tips we have prepared for you; you will have any questions you may have regarding the local taxis in the UK. Prepared? Here we go!

1. How to call a taxi in the UK?

Both at the main stations, and the metro or bus stations, you will find taxi stops from which to take one. But, of course, it is not the only way: just like in almost any part of the world, you always have the option of stopping a taxi by raising your hand and waiting for one to stand near you. To find out if a taxi is available, you simply have to check if it has the yellow signal on – If the signal is on the taxi is free, if the signal is off it means it is busy. What if it doesn’t work and you’ve been waiting for a long time? You always have the option to phone!

2. How much does a taxi ride in Uk cost?

It is clear that the taxi is not the cheapest means of transport in the world, but it is a very comfortable way to get around the city. In Uk, there is a fixed rate to which companies must adhere. The flag drop is £ 2.40 and the final price will depend on the circulation time, distance, time of day, any day of the week.

3. Cash or card: How to pay a taxi in Uk

Don’t you usually carry money on top? Don’t worry because in Uk taxis you can also pay by credit card. Mind you, be aware as some taxis charge an over-charge for card payment. Therefore, my advice is to always ask if they charge anything else for the use of the card or not.

4. Extra expenses: Additional charges when taking a taxi in Uk

Keep in mind that certain things require extra cost. For example, if the taxi is requested by phone or if it is requested to pay by credit card instead of cash, it will be necessary to pay slightly more. There are also usually additional charges on the rate on special days, such as Christmas or New Year’s Eve.

5. 12-mile commitment for black taxis

Few people know that black taxis are obliged to accept all journeys within a radius of 12 miles (almost 20 kilometers), or all those that are below 1 hour long. The exception: transfers to and from the airport, which must be accepted even if they are longer journeys.

6. Uk taxis: licensed or not?

Do you know what the key is to identify if the taxi in front of you has the license in order? Check out both the front and rear windshields. If you have the “Transport for Uk ” signage, then you have nothing to fear.

7. Alternatives: Minicabs, private providers and Uber in Uk

A cheaper alternative to the Uk Black Cabs is the licensed minicab providers in the city since they do not depend on the meter and you will know how much the journey will cost you before doing so. Both the minicabs and for example the taxis of private companies cannot stop on the street in the same way as a Black Cab does. These services must be requested in an office or by phone. Another alternative to taking into account is Uber, with which you can move economically through the city and without paying in cash since you can make the payment without problems through the application.

8. Disabled cabs in Uk

One of the advantages of Black Cabs is its easy accessibility for anyone with disabilities. There is no problem transporting wheelchairs or a guide dog! The backside of typical Uk taxis can accommodate 5 travelers and two of their seats are reclining, leaving plenty of free space.

9. Tipping Uk taxi drivers

The truth is that there is no rule for the issue of the tip on taxi rides in the Uk. It is a matter of preferences: you can give an amount that you consider reasonable or give nothing, but it is normal to round to the next pound. In any case, if you ask in Uk, most people will tell you that the most “polite” attitude is to leave the equivalent of 15% or 20% of the cost of the trip.

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