The Ongoing LHR Taxi/Minicab (Car Service) Discussion
#18
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Hardly. The Whipps Cross convention - yes that one - of 1954 makes it quite clear that a pre-emptive cross-hatch manoeuvre such as that is barely tolerable. I think you should retreat to Totteridge & Whetstone to consider your options.
#19
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Lawks! If we're playing a post-1987 rule set, I might try playing Star Lane.
#20
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I think you're mistaken - the Lowry ruling of 1961 clearly indicates that there is small gap at Ongar that allows the reverse switch, without entering downloop upline. It is within the rules, though maybe unpalatable to a purist.
#21
Join Date: Feb 2005
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More recent LHR car service recommendations?
Please. Going from LHR to NW7. I checked out Airport Direct recommended in the London Airports FAQs, but the only reviews out there are not flattering.
Also, is it possible to have the driver meet us 2 hrs after landing time, and by the Arrivals Lounge?
Thanks!
Also, is it possible to have the driver meet us 2 hrs after landing time, and by the Arrivals Lounge?
Thanks!
#22
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I would like to point out I havent used this firm but appear to have a good review.
http://www.airportexecutive.co.uk/
http://www.yelp.co.uk/biz/airport-executive-london
http://www.airportexecutive.co.uk/
http://www.yelp.co.uk/biz/airport-executive-london
#25
Join Date: Jun 2012
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How about Airport Transfer? Are they any good?
#28
Join Date: Jan 2005
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I always use Addison Lee - large Ford Galaxy occasionally subbed for an E class - driver meets at time you set either x minutes after flight landing or set time (and you can book them about 40 minutes out if you don't want to do it until you are safely in the arrivals lounge). You can pay by card online and they have a good iPhone app to order cars when you are out/about in London (with typical maximum wait in central London being 20 minutes).
#29
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Dublin
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Addison Lee are fine; they are the largest private car operator in London, and pretty reliable. Drivers are a mixed bunch, but if you need a quick pick-up anywhere, they are a good choice.
Annoyingly, they've stopped doing child booster seats, which means I've stopped using them. Also, the one time they provided a baby seat, it was filthy.
I now use Savile; drivers are very professional, they use S-Classes and 7 Series, and prices are not OTT.
Annoyingly, they've stopped doing child booster seats, which means I've stopped using them. Also, the one time they provided a baby seat, it was filthy.
I now use Savile; drivers are very professional, they use S-Classes and 7 Series, and prices are not OTT.