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WARNING !!!! Liverpool street station

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:26:57 +0100

Last night i was informed by some customers that when departing the stansted express at liverpool street station ,they where approached by a number of men asking them if they where looking for a cab .These men are illegal touts and should not be trusted under any circumstance.They drive unsafe ,uninsured cars and are often criminals.

Real black cabs can be found in liverpool street and in the evening there are marshals to help you.I would suggest if you are traveling to london and do not know what a london taxi looks like ,you should google image search "black cab".

DO NOT PUT YOUR SAFETY AT RISK ,ALWAYS USE A BLACK CAB

Commonsence reasons to use Black cabs !

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:20:18 +0100

	BLACK CAB	PRIVITE HIRE	TOUT	RICKSHAW
Average driver training	3 years	1 day	none	none

Insured	yes	yes	no	no


minium fare	£ 2, 20	£5 ,00 to £12,00	not regulated	not regulated

safety	yes	yes	Two sexual	vehicle can
			assults a week	tip over

comfort	yes	yes	no	no


wheel chair access	yes	some	no	no

criminal record check	yes	yes	no	no

fare set by	meter	milage	driver estimates	driver estimates
			how much he	how much he
			can get away	can get away
			with	with

Examples 1 Marylebone station to the hilton metropol

Black cab £ 3,00

local private hire minimum fare £10

Example 2 Theatreland to Churchill hotel

Black cab £ 8

rickshaw £ 20

Example 3 Night club in the city of london to greenman roundabout

Black cab £30

tout £45

All the above fares are actual prices that have been quoted to the public , who wisely declined and then got a black cab

COMMONSENCE SHOULD TELL YOU THE SAFEST ,CHEAPEST ,QUICKEST WAY AROUND LONDON IS IN A BLACK CAB

WARNING - Richshaws hang around theatres looking for tourists to rip off

- Touts hang around nightclubs looking for people who are a little worse for wear ,as these make easier targets to rip off (ladies should be extra careful ,and under no circumstances get into a car with a tout )

ACHIVE see past posts

Tue, 08 Jan 2008 10:30:16 +0000

Hire matthews black cab on a fixed rate http://www.etribes.com/node/148751

STANSTED AIRPORT TO CENTRAL LONDON http://www.etribes.com/node/146213

ESSENTIAL LONDON WEBSITES http://www.etribes.com/node/146212

cabbie "v" sat nav http://www.etribes.com/node/145914

TIPS FOR USING BLACK CABS http://www.etribes.com/node/144783

Parking in London http://www.etribes.com/node/139166

CITY AIRPORT TO LONDON HOTELS ESTIMATED BLACK CAB FAREShttp://www.etribes.com/node/129580CITY AIRPORT TO LONDON RAILWAY STATIONS ESTIMATED CAB FAREShttp://www.etribes.com/node/129578CITY AIRPORT TO LONDON ESTIMATED BLACK CAB FAREShttp://www.etribes.com/node/129574

Hire matthews black cab on a fixed rate

Mon, 07 Jan 2008 21:12:20 +0000

Do you think you might need a London Licensed Black Cab for the day or half a day? Or do you have a special evening function to attend that you will be needing a cab to and from? How about asking for a fixed rate? This could be a cheaper and more reliable option.

You can arrange for the cab to collect you from a specified destination, that cab will then be at your beck and call for a specified time period, so no need to worry about waiting around in the rain until another cab comes along, especially if you have more than one trip to make.

Alternatively, are you a business that could earn bonus points with customers, or staff, by having a black cab on a retainer for their use? If so, a fixed rate could be negotiated.

The miminim this option is available is for is 3 hrs, there is no maximum.

To enquire about fixed rates, please feel free to contact Matthews Black Cab.

STANSTED AIRPORT TO CENTRAL LONDON

Sat, 22 Dec 2007 19:48:22 +0000

Stansted to london /london to stansted winter special

For the month of January matthewsblackcab can be booked to go from stansted airport to central london for just £80 (return journeys also available)

You will be met at the airport terminal, helped with your bags ,then driven in to central London in a traditional London black cab

please note central London is taken to be W1 or the city , for other destinations the price may vary

TO CONTACT MATTHEWSBLACKCAB GO TO HOME PAGE AND CLICK ON THE CONTACT BUTTON WHICH CAN BE FOUND AT THE TOP RIGHT HAND CORNER OF THE PAGE

ESSENTIAL LONDON WEBSITES !

Sat, 22 Dec 2007 19:03:45 +0000

LONDON LINKS

CHEAP THEATRE TICKETS http://www.officiallondontheatre.co.uk/tkts/today

LONDON FOR FREE http://www.londonforfree.net/

The definitive guide to restaurants in London http://www.london-eating.co.uk/

The Londoner's Guide to London http://www.viewlondon.co.uk/

urbanpath is a guide to the best places in London, http://www.urbanpath.com/

LONDONS OFFICIAL WEBSITE http://www.visitlondon.com/

London Accommodation http://www.visitlondon.com/accommodation/

FREE WALKING TOURS OF LONDON http://www.walksoflondon.co.uk/

Exploring London http://www.london-footprints.co.uk/index.htm

City farms ( A FREE DAY FOR YOUNGER LONDONERS ! ) http://www.london.gov.uk/young-london/teens/things-to-do/farm.jsp

A GUIDE TO COVENT GARDEN http://www.covent-garden.co.uk/

IF YOU CAN SUGGEST ANY OTHER GOOD WEBSITE FEEL FREE TO LET ME KNOW

THE INFORMATION AND OPINIONS EXPRESSED ON THESE WEBSITES ARE INDEPENDANT OF THIS WEBSITE AND MAY DIFFER FROM THE INFORMATION AND OPINIONS OFFERED BY THIS WEBSITE.

cabbie "v" sat nav

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 12:53:11 +0000

Below is a link to the bbc site ,CLICKS spencers kelly ,armed with the latest sat nav takes on Andy the black cab driver armed with the Knowledge .

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/click_online/7143897.stm

TIPS FOR USING BLACK CABS

Sat, 01 Dec 2007 16:08:35 +0000

Tips for using black cabs

Do s

Hold your hand up high or preferable wave a news paper or umbrella.

Stand on a busy well lit road.

If you are having trouble finding a cab try going to a restaurant or theatre where people will be likely to be getting out of cabs.

If possible stand on the correct side of the road for the direction you will be travelling.

All of London’s top restaurant and hotels will hail a cab for you.

Have money available for the fare as getting the cab driver to stop at a cash point will increase the cost of the journey.

If you want to go a particular way feel free to tell the driver at the start and he will be happy to go your way.

Don’ts

Stand in a bus shelter (the cab driver will think you are trying to stop a bus).

Whistle (8 million people in London it’s impossible to tell who whistled).

Don’t stand on crossings as cabs can not stop there.

Don t stand next to someone else who’s hailing a cab as this just causes problems when both parties try to get in the same cab.

Don’t have takeaways /cans of beer in hand.

Don’t get disheartened or angry if the cab driver does not see you, there will be another cab coming round the corner in a minute.

Don t put your feet up on the seats as this is considered bad manners.

TO CONTACT MATTHEWSBLACKCAB GO TO HOME PAGE AND CLICK ON THE CONTACT BUTTON WHICH CAN BE FOUND AT THE TOP RIGHT HAND CORNER OF THE PAGE

Parking in London

Thu, 11 Oct 2007 10:32:12 +0100

City of London car parks are safe and cheap places to park your car when visiting london

(NOTE The car parks are located in the city ,so if traveling to the west end a short cab ride may be needed )

Locations and tariffs

Peak rates are Monday to Friday 6.00am to 7.00pm and Saturday 6.00am to 1.30pm except for White's Row which is Sunday to Friday 6.00am to 7.00pm and Saturday 6.00am to 1.30pm

Car parks	Spaces	Peak (per hour*)	Other (per day)
Baynard House, Queen Victoria Street	287	£2.50	£2.50
London Wall (underground, between Aldersgate Street & Moorgate)	217	£3.00	£3.00
The Minories, Mansell Street	400	£2.00	£2.00
Tower Hill, Lower Thames Street, opposite Sugar Quay	110	£2.50	£2.50
White's Row in Spitalfields	434	£2.00	£2.00

*or part thereof

LINKS http://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/Corporation/our_services/highways_transport/parking+and+traffic/carparks.htm#carparks

Frequently Asked Questions

Sun, 09 Sep 2007 17:02:44 +0100

Frequently Asked Questions

London black cabs must have a turning circle of just 25 foot

London black cabs all have wheel chair access

London black cabs seat 5 passengers

Luggage can be stored at the front next to the driver as there is no room in the boot

A new black cab cost around £35 000

Black cabs are always available at main line stations in london

Heathrow to central london cost £40 to £50

Reciepts are available from the driver on request

Cab drivers must be 21 or older

If booked by phone a charge of £2 may be charged

Drivers are not obliged to accept a hiring to a destination outside greater london

Lost property ring 020 7918 2000

STRANGE BUT TRUE

Many of the rules that govern black cabs are hundreds of years old , for example

There is room for a gentleman to sit in the back without removing his top hat

No person who knows he is suffering from a notifiable disease may enter a cab without notifying the driver

A person who dishonestly obtains services( eg hiring of a cab ), by deception is guilty of an offence

(unlimited fine and 5 years imprisonment - theft act 1978)

TO CONTACT MATTHEWSBLACKCAB GO TO HOME PAGE AND CLICK ON THE CONTACT BUTTON WHICH CAN BE FOUND AT THE TOP RIGHT HAND CORNER OF THE PAGE

London theatre tickets ( at discount prices )

Sat, 01 Sep 2007 22:46:41 +0100

http://www.officiallondontheatre.co.uk/tkts/today

Click this link to go to the offical site for discount theatre tickets,They list the tickets available for today only

You'll find tkts Leicester Square in the clocktower building on the south side of the garden in Leicester Square. It's easy to find - it is the only free-standing building actually within the Square, rather than around the edge. The nearest Underground stations are Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus

Booking Matthews black cab

Sun, 26 Aug 2007 21:44:28 +0100

MATTHEWS BLACK CAB IS ABLE TO PICK UP PASSENGERS ANYWHERE IN LONDON IF HAILED FROM THE STREET

BUT CAN ALSO BE BOOKED IN ADVANCE FOR LONGER TRIPS ,COLLECTING PASSENGERS FROM ANYWHERE ELSE

eg airports stations hotels venues

SPECIAL RATES FOR LONDON TO NE LONDON (OR ESSEX)

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=loughton+high+st&sll=51.642365,0.055575&sspn=0.012251,0.028281&ie=UTF8&ll=51.642498,0.047507&spn=0.098005,0.22625&z=12&om=1

LONDON TAXI FARES

Sun, 26 Aug 2007 18:40:51 +0100

Distance	Approx journey time	Monday to Friday 06:00 – 20:00 (Tariff code 1)	Monday to Friday 20:00 – 22:00 Saturday and Sunday 06:00 – 22:00 (Tariff code 2)	Every night 22:00 – 06:00 Public holidays (Tariff code 3)
1 mile	5 - 12 mins	£4.20 - £6.20	£4.60 - £7.40	£5 - £7.40
2 miles	8 - 15 mins	£6.60 - £9.40	£7.20 - £10.80	£8 - £11
4 miles	15 - 30 mins	£11 - £15	£13 - £18	£15 - £19
6 miles	20 - 40 mins	£14 - £20	£18 - £22	£21 - £24
Between Heathrow and Central London	30 - 60 mins	£40 - £70	£40 - £70	£40 - £70

There is a minimum fare of £2.20 at all times which includes an environmental charge of 20p to meet the cost of emissions reduction equipment

CITY AIRPORT TO LONDON HOTELS

Sun, 26 Aug 2007 11:20:49 +0100

ESTIMATED BLACK CAB FARES
Britannia International	£11.00
Cumberland	£30.00
Dorchester	£30.00
ExCeL Hotels	£8.00
Forum	£35.00
Grosvenor	£35.00
Hampshire	£30.00
Hilton Park Lane	£30.00
Hilton Docklands	£25.00
Intercontinental	£30.00
Meridian Piccadily	£30.00
Marriott Grosvenor	£30.00
Park lane	£20.00
Tower Thistle	£20.00

CITY AIRPORT TO LONDON RAILWAY STATIONS

Sun, 26 Aug 2007 11:19:01 +0100

ESTIMATED BLACK CAB FARES
Barking	£15.00
Blackfriars	£25.00
Cannon Street	£20.00
Charing Cross	£25.00
Euston	£30.00
Fenchurch Street	£20.00
Kings Cross	£30.00
Liverpool Street	£20.00
London Bridge	£25.00
Marylebone	£35.00
Paddington	£35.00
St Pancras	£30.00
Victoria	£30.00
Waterloo	£25.00