Black cabs at Heathrow T5?
Mar 24, 2020, 11:26 am
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Will be at LHR in a few hours so will see if I can see any taxis hovering around. I agree with T8191 though, there are for sure cheaper ways to do it! Wheely is one what I have used a few times and have flat rate from LHR and very nice cars too.
Mar 24, 2020, 11:32 am
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Or indeed https://www.yoyocars.co.uk/about/
Based near LHR ... We use them for LGW/LHR connections ... very professional and, so far, 100% reliable. email and SMS communication, including a photo of your driver to assist meet-up!!
Based near LHR ... We use them for LGW/LHR connections ... very professional and, so far, 100% reliable. email and SMS communication, including a photo of your driver to assist meet-up!!
Mar 24, 2020, 11:53 am
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I can definitely recommend Wheely. Great service and they have Mercedes E-Class and S-Class available. I think the E-Class is 50£ to West London and 60£ to the City, while the S-Class is 75£ to West and 90£ to Central.
Fixed fares, so no nasty surprises.
Fixed fares, so no nasty surprises.
Mar 24, 2020, 11:57 am
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Black cab drivers are being sorely hit at the moment by the lack of rides, many have started delivering packages as back up income, so if you can, please do also consider them 
Many of them have serious overheads as well. I won't be going near an airport for a while, but i'm sure they'll be ample at the airport.
Many of them have serious overheads as well. I won't be going near an airport for a while, but i'm sure they'll be ample at the airport.
Mar 24, 2020, 2:39 pm
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Will be at LHR in a few hours so will see if I can see any taxis hovering around. I agree with T8191 though, there are for sure cheaper ways to do it! Wheely is one what I have used a few times and have flat rate from LHR and very nice cars too.
Mar 24, 2020, 7:15 pm
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Black cab drivers are being sorely hit at the moment by the lack of rides, many have started delivering packages as back up income, so if you can, please do also consider them
Many of them have serious overheads as well. I won't be going near an airport for a while, but i'm sure they'll be ample at the airport.
Many of them have serious overheads as well. I won't be going near an airport for a while, but i'm sure they'll be ample at the airport.
Also, Black Cabs are safe, reliable and a great option. The divider is also great for stopping germs between the driver and passengers.
Mar 25, 2020, 1:31 am
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That was my thought also. Unless they deep clean the back after every fare, which I doubt, I think the screening yourself from the driver is the least of the worry.
Mar 25, 2020, 3:26 am
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See the following link from Head for Points that has details of a dedicated Covid-19 Black Cab service :-
https://www.headforpoints.com/2020/0...-not-extended/
https://www.headforpoints.com/2020/0...-not-extended/
Noir Taxi, one of the smaller black cab apps in London, has launched its specialist Covid-19 service. Whether this is a smart way of generating business or a bit OTT remains to be seen.
This is how it works. You need to pre-book your ride via the Noir Taxi app, website or by phone. The driver will then arrive 10 minutes early and carry out the following procedures:
This is how it works. You need to pre-book your ride via the Noir Taxi app, website or by phone. The driver will then arrive 10 minutes early and carry out the following procedures:
- Open both rear doors to fill the cab with fresh air
- Anti-bacterially clean all door and grab handles
- Anti-bacterially clean the payment tray, credit card machine and all other internal surfaces which may be touched
- Driver anti-bacterially cleans hands and closes taxi doors
- Driver will wear gloves if you need help carrying bags