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4. Re: Taxi from Heathrow, avoiding scam? 1 year ago. It is highly unlikely that a Black Hack can be “fake” it will have a TfL Hackney Carriage “plate” on the front and rear. Look for the traditional “ London Taxi” style of Vehicle, and they will be in a Line on the Rank. It is easier to “fake” a Private Hire “minicab”!
- Black taxis from the rank are strictly metered and are required as part of their license to offer credit card payment. If you want to pay beforehan...
- Even if you pay a Black Hack Cash, you can still receive a receipt. It’s metered, what Scam are you referring to?
- Hi, Thank you both. Booking a company is tricky because there are conditions to get reimbursed after my trip. If the Black Taxi gives a receipt, it...
- If it’s in the rank at Heathrow it’s a real taxi. (The regular drivers would turn in an interloper and we have CCTV “everywhere” so things don’t ge...
- exactly! Turn in! More like do in!
- If you pay by card you will also have a record on your bank account - usually showing the date and name of the company that you paid which would ba...
- This topic has been closed to new posts due to inactivity.What are forum guidelines?
Oct 10, 2023 · Fake Taxis: Fake taxi drivers may not adhere to any dress code, making them less identifiable as service providers. Vehicle Condition. Official Taxis: Legitimate taxis are often well-maintained and regularly inspected for safety. They should be clean and in good working order. Fake Taxis: Fake taxi vehicles can vary widely in condition. Some ...
Contactless card-readers on the Tube. One of the newest scams to hit the city is people carrying contactless card-readers in hidden places, such as bags or coats. Scammers will brush up against where you’ll typically keep your card (in a back pocket or the front of a rucksack). It only takes a few seconds for the payment to scan, so you might ...
Yep, there are only two types of cab. 1: Hackney carriage. The traditional shape London taxi, often black. 2: Private Hire. Looks like a standard car but has a taxi licence plate on the back. You'll have phoned up in advance to get one. They're safe. Anything else is a bloke in a car.
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First, check the menu or bill to see whether the restaurant automatically adds a service charge(usually in the range of 12.5–15%) for each table. If you’re not sure—if you get the bill, for instance, and seem to remember something mentioned about a service charge on the now-vanished menu but can’t recall the details—it never hurts to ask. If servic...
Some upscale hotels charge a service fee, but even at those, you might want to reward the employees who help you. Consider a tip of £1–2 for a bellhop who helps with luggage or a doormanwho gets you a taxi. It is not necessary to tip housekeeping staff. Employees at B&Bs as well as small, family-run hotels don't expect gratuities either.
Standard tipping procedure is to round up your fare to the nearest pound. That’s still an acceptable gratuity even in London, where taxis are notoriously expensive—though a 10–15%tip is growing more common. Heaven knows the drivers earn it, having passed an encyclopedic test of London streets called The Knowledge. It makes most bar exams look about...
1. Re: London Taxis. You can flag the official black taxis in the street. There are normally plenty around in central London. If they are free their orange "for hire" light will be illuminated. County Dublin... 2. Re: London Taxis. Always a taxi on the rank out front of the V&A.
6 days ago · 1. Book a minicab online or on the phone. In London, “minicabs” are taxis that can only be booked online, by phone, or through ride apps like Uber; it is illegal to hail a minicab. Minicabs are much cheaper than black cabs, and many companies that offer black cab bookings will also offer minicabs.
