Frequently Asked Questions
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)
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- Posted by greenbadge on 09/09/2007.
- greenbadge's site
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