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Old Apr 17, 2017 | 7:20 am
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Originally Posted by stut
I'm not even sure a Manchester Uber is allowed to pick up in Leeds (they have to be licensed car services per local authority here) so I would imagine the price already reflects the return journey.

Should it prove difficult, bear in mind there is a very frequent, 24-hour train service between the cities.
They are allowed. A private hire car can operate in another authority apart from London. Lots of the private hire cars in my local authority are registered in the neighboring authority as the fees are cheaper.

Originally Posted by Alsacienne
Why not get the train? Simple and straightforward, and then get Uber or another taxi once you get to your destination train station.
I would go via the train. There is a direct service between Manchester Victoria and Leeds.
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