How many people will a London taxi take?
Oct 17, 2007, 7:57 pm
#2
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3 on the seat, another 2 on the jump seats. Luggage could be the problem, as there is no real trunk. The driver can put baggage in the space next to him, and you can squeeze smaller bags around your feet. Drivers are usually v accommodating.
Oct 17, 2007, 8:03 pm
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A typical black cab is licensed to carry up to five passengers. But two of those seats are "fold down" affairs that face backwards. The vehicles have some space for luggage in the front of the cab (there's no front passenger seat). You could fit a couple of suitcases in the back too.
Probably cheaper and more comfortable to pre-arrange a pick up in a van: http://www.addisonlee.com/services/minicabs/
Probably cheaper and more comfortable to pre-arrange a pick up in a van: http://www.addisonlee.com/services/minicabs/
Oct 18, 2007, 11:55 am
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I strongly recommend
Ray Skinner
London Transfers
Tel: +44 (0) 7970 577 768
[email protected]
http://www.london-transfers.com
Found him initially via FlyerTalk. Service is excellent and costs about the same as a black cab, perhaps a bit less.
I repeat: Strongly recommended.
London Transfers
Tel: +44 (0) 7970 577 768
[email protected]
http://www.london-transfers.com
Found him initially via FlyerTalk. Service is excellent and costs about the same as a black cab, perhaps a bit less.
I repeat: Strongly recommended.
Oct 22, 2007, 5:44 am
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Four passegers will be fine, they all are licenced for five nowadays. The bags can be spread between three places; the trunk (which is quite small), the space alongside the driver, where you can get a couple of large cases at least, and where the one unused rear-facing jump seat in the passenger compartment is.
It is normal for the driver to huff and puff while organising this; they think they get better tips this way.
It is normal for the driver to huff and puff while organising this; they think they get better tips this way.