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May 17, 2012 | 1:46 am

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Originally Posted by Julian

Absolutely right. Too many visitors (from the US especially) seem to think you have to give them massive tips.

Some of them make you ask for change.

Some will refuse to give you a receipt if you don't tip.

And of course there's always the "Sorry guv I'm on my way home" if you ask to go some place where they think they won't get a fare back.

They're not supposed to refuse a journey when they stop (but are under no obligation to stop) unless it is over 6 miles in distance or goes outside the greater London area.

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