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London’s Black Cabs May Go Green
The British love their traditions: the Queen, tea, quaint gardens and the like. One of their most visible traditions, the black London taxi, could be going green.
Britain's Eco City Vehicles is rolling out an electric version of the Mercedes-Benz Vito taxi and will field-test the car in London later this year. The slick cab, which looks like a pug-nosed minivan, was developed by a consortium that included Penso, Mercedes-Benz UK and Zytec Automotive.
Eco City, which sells and services taxis, says the eVito will comply with the mayor's proposed clean air standards for taxis. The new regs are set to take effect in time for the London Olympics in 2012.
"The eVito, together with the already popular Vito taxi, provides London with a great opportunity to reduce air pollution with modern vehicles," Peter DaCosta, chief executive of Eco City, said, according to the Telegraph. "We have taken on board Mayor Boris Johnson's wish for a cleaner London and I'm confident this will contribute to meeting his goal."
Londoners have been grabbing rides in the popular Vito since 2008, and the vehicle has proven to be a serious competitor to Manganese Bronze, which builds the city's traditional black taxis. The Vito has claimed 30 percent of the market since its introduction, according to Reuters. An electric version makes perfect sense and would be just the thing for New York's Taxi of Tomorrow.
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Britain's Eco City Vehicles is rolling out an electric version of the Mercedes-Benz Vito taxi and will field-test the car in London later this year. The slick cab, which looks like a pug-nosed minivan, was developed by a consortium that included Penso, Mercedes-Benz UK and Zytec Automotive.
Eco City, which sells and services taxis, says the eVito will comply with the mayor's proposed clean air standards for taxis. The new regs are set to take effect in time for the London Olympics in 2012.
"The eVito, together with the already popular Vito taxi, provides London with a great opportunity to reduce air pollution with modern vehicles," Peter DaCosta, chief executive of Eco City, said, according to the Telegraph. "We have taken on board Mayor Boris Johnson's wish for a cleaner London and I'm confident this will contribute to meeting his goal."
Londoners have been grabbing rides in the popular Vito since 2008, and the vehicle has proven to be a serious competitor to Manganese Bronze, which builds the city's traditional black taxis. The Vito has claimed 30 percent of the market since its introduction, according to Reuters. An electric version makes perfect sense and would be just the thing for New York's Taxi of Tomorrow.
Read More http://www.wired.com/autopia/2010/02/electric-vito-london-taxi/#ixzz0q4Yu10Ow
London's Black Cabs
London's Black Cabs
Complete your London experience with a ride in a black cab! London's classic black cabs also come decorated in a dazzling palette of colours these days.
Black cabs can be hailed in the street or at designated ranks situated in prominent places, including many mainline rail, Tube and bus stations. They can also be booked by telephone.
If the yellow TAXI sign at the front is illuminated, the cab is available for hire. Black cabs are legally obliged to take on any job for journeys up to 12 miles (20 miles for cabs at the Heathrow Airport taxi ranks), or up to one hour duration.
London Cabs Fares and Tips
Fares are metered, and there is a minimum charge of £2.20. Black cabs are licensed to carry up to five people (six in the special Metrocabs and Mercedes Vitos) plus luggage. There are no additional charges for extra passengers or items of luggage within these limits.
There is a £2 charge when you take a black cab from Heathrow Airport and also a £2 charge when you book a black cab by telephone.
Many black cabs accept payment by credit or debit card but check with the driver before the trip starts. If you pay by card there is an additional charge, which is typically between 10% to 15% of the fare.
You can tip taxi drivers as much as you like, but most people round up to the nearest pound.
London Black Cab Accessibility
All black cabs are wheelchair accessible and most have a variety of additional aids for travellers, including:
- Ramps
- Swivel seat
- Intermediate step
- Seat sight patches
- Large coloured grab handles
- Intercom
- Induction loop
- Carry assistance dogs at no extra charge
Licensed Private Hire Vehicles and MiniCabs in London
Private hire covers a wide range of services, from local minicab companies to chauffeur driven limousines.
Private hire vehicles and minicabs must be booked at an office, by telephone or email. Reputable, licensed minicab companies can offer a cheaper alternative to the black cab. While their fares are generally reasonable, they are not on a meter, instead you should ask how much the trip will cost when you make a booking.
If you want to book a private hire vehicle or minicab by telephone then most hotels and hostels will have a list of reputable, licensed operators. You will also find minicab offices on most high streets.
All licensed private hire vehicles have a distinctive Transport for London licence disc in the front and rear windscreen. You can check with Transport for London or cabwise (see links below) to find out if an operator is licensed.
Licensed Private Hire Vehicles Accessibility
A wide range of cars are used as private hire vehicles and when you make a booking you should check with the operator whether their vehicles meet your accessibility requirements.
Private hire vehicles carry assistance dogs at no extra charge.
Stay Safe in London
Unbooked minicabs are illegal. You may be approached by minicab drivers seeking passengers or offering a service; avoid this as these are unsafe, unlicensed, uninsured and illegal and you put yourself in danger if you use these services.
Booking your minicab guarantees that your trip will be carried out by a licensed driver in a licensed vehicle. It also means that a record is kept of your journey, your driver and the vehicle used so, in the event of any problems, the driver can be traced.
Only taxis (black cabs) can be stopped by customers and can pick up off the street. Even minicabs lined up outside pubs and clubs are breaking the law if they accept your fare without a booking being made first. Many clubs have licensed minicab operators inside who can take your booking. Check with staff to see if a minicab service is available.
Stay Safe with Cabwise - Transport for London's Text Service
Text CAB to 60835, and you'll receive two minicab numbers and one taxi (black cab) number straight back to your mobile phone by text. You don't even need to say where you are as your location is plotted using GPS. So save 60835 to your mobile now and it'll be there whenever you need itLondon Cab - 5 Seater London Taxi
London Cab
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All Limousine Cabs come with taxi sign. London Cabs are only available in Champaign Gold.
Flat rates quoted in Singapore Dollars (SGD), per vehicle per transfer / hour. Learn more about the applicable surcharge or compare Limousine Cab rates. -
London Cab Seating Capacity
Comfortable:
2
Maximum:
5
With Luggage:
4
4
With Wheelchair:
2
3
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Features of a London Cab
The London Cab offers a stylish and distinctive exterior body styling, maintaining the traditional London taxi form. Body crumple zones are engineered to absorb any impact with foam-reinforced bumpers to the front and rear.
It offers a three-point inertia reel seat belts for all passenger seats and most importantly, is truly accessible to all people, whether wheelchairs users, mobility-limited or visually-impaired.
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Maneuverability of a London Cab
Remarkably engineered, the London Cab features a legendary tight turning circle that is the envy of others. Greater manoeuvrability means easier, safer and convenient operation for the driver and passengers.
The tight turning circle is of constant benefit on busy city streets in congested traffic.
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LTI TXI Suspension
The London Cab delivers an outstanding ride with superb handling that makes it easier to negotiate speed humps and traffic calming measures, reducing impact on the vehicle, making the ride extremely pleasent for the passenger.
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Provide during Reservation
- 1. Transfer details (date, time, pick-up point, destination)
- 2. Flight details (flight no., if any)
- 3. Guest details (lead passenger's name, mobile no. with calling code)
- 4. Special Remarks (e.g. Payment by credit card to the driver, requires wheelchair accessible vehicles, etc.)
Payment may be made by cash (Singapore Dollars) or credit card (request during reservation) directly to the driver at the end of each transfer.
Regulation of Taxicabs
Including a selection of links to regulators, industry groups and similar sites.
2010 documents
Medallion Reforms in San Francisco adopted February 2010 by the
Municipal Transportation Agency. The reforms allow for the sale at a
fixed price of a limited number of taxicab medallions by the city and
by medallion holders who are disabled or who are over 70 years old.
(125KB PDF)
Driving Austin, Driving Injustice is a February 2010 report on the
working conditions of taxi drivers in Austin, Texas. It is published
by Legal Assistance to Micro-Enterprises, a project of Texas Rio
Grande Legal Aid. The report depends on self-reporting for its
findings that the average driver makes $2.75 an hour and works 12
hours a day, 6.5 days a week, 51.5 weeks per year. (3.5MB PDF)
2009 documents
Who Owns Taxi Licences? Exclusive Taxi Licences and Transparency, a
report by David Seymour of the Frontier Centre for Public Policy in
Regina, Saskatchewan. September 2009 - 1.5MB PDF
Dispatching Injustice: Cab Drivers' Struggle In Prince George's County
(Maryland) is a July 2009 report by the "Advancement Project" in
partnership with Prince George's County Taxi Workers Alliance. The
report analyzes industry structure and recommends regulatory changes
to improve opportunities for taxi drivers.
Trapp v. Big Poppa's LLC et. al., class action complaint in US
District Court alleging racketeering violations by Las Vegas
nightclubs for paying kickbacks to taxicab and limousine drivers. June
2009 - 1.8mb PDF
An overhaul of taxi regulation in San Francisco commenced in 2009. See
the Municipal Transportation Agency's MTA Taxi website for links to
documents under review, including a re-write of taxi rules and various
proposals to revise the medallion system.
In March, University of Illinois Professor Robert Bruno released a
2008 report titled Driven Into Poverty: A Comprehensive Study of the
Chicago Taxicab Industry. The study uses self-reporting by drivers
(not taximeter statistics) to determine driver earnings. According to
the report, a full-time owner-driver who is paying off a $140,000
medallion earns just 56-cents an hour, including tips, for a total net
income of $3,425 a year. Shift-lease drivers working 70-hours a week
earn just $4.07 an hour, or less than $12,000 a year before taxes. The
report suffers from apparent errors in arithmetic such as the table on
page 12. A short version of the report is available as an Executive
Summary.
Economic Review of the Small Public Service Vehicle Industry prepared
by Goodbody Economic Consultants for the Commission for Taxi
Regulation in March 2009. This is a study of the effects of open-entry
deregulation in Ireland between 2000 and 2008. The number of taxis in
Dublin rose from 2,759 to 12,568 (an increase of 355%) while the
number of taxi rides increased by just 82%. The Goodbody Review was
rejected by transport regulators and precipitated a national work
stoppage by taxi operators. In May 2009, LHM Casey McGrath (a firm of
Chartered Certified Accountants) prepared a Critical Evaluation ∧
Review of the Goodbody study.
Blount et. al. v PPA February 2009 Pennsylvania Supreme Court decision
affirming the right of the Philadelphia Parking Authority to regulate
taxicabs.
The Case For Taxi Deregulation by David Seymour of the Frontier Centre
(Regina, Saskatchewan) February 2009.
Winnipeg Taxi Study and recommendations by Dr. Ray Mundy, February
2009. The study was contracted by the Manitoba Taxicab Board. See also
the appendices to the report. The emphasis is on increasing the role
of "full-service" taxicab companies.
London Black Cabs
In London there are two types of taxi transportation. There are Black Cabs (hackney carriage) and private hire Minicab companies.
London Black Cabs
The drivers who ply the popular tourist routes can be some of the most knowledgeable and interesting people you will ever come across. Don't hesitate to ask them questions about London as most are only too happy to talk about the local area with you. However, there is a popular misconception about London taxi drivers. Contrary to popular belief taxi drivers don't know London like the back of their hands because "the Knowledge" test they sit only covers an area of 6 miles around Charing Cross.
The Knowledge is an interesting exam. Unlike many countries that have deregulated their taxi industries here in London a career driving a taxi is actually a REAL career choice! Stand on any street in central London and within 30 seconds (ok, that is a bit of a stretch!) you will see someone driving past on a scooter with a huge map on their handle bars as they drive around trying to prepare themselves for their knowledge test. This preparation can take years before the aspiring taxi driver has "the knowledge" required to become a certified taxi driver.
These cabs can be somewhat expensive for a long journey (London taxis are the most expensive taxis in Europe), but if you've got a group together going a short distance, it may end up being cheaper (as well as faster, and more pleasant) than taking the Tube. Much like in the USA, cab fares are metered and you can hail a Black Cab on most corners.
When it comes to tipping, 10% used to be customary but with the increase in fares most Londoners just round up the amount to the nearest pound. Payment in cash is normal (drivers carry change) but a small number will accept the major credit and debit cards and charge an additional fee for doing so. This can nonetheless be worthwhile for the long journeys. The taxis can belong to one of more cooperatives, such as ComCab, which can also have their own credit card. If they do, this card can be used only with member firms' taxis.
Hailing a taxi
The way to tell that a cab is free is to look at its taxi light on top of the car. If its turned on (it will be glowing yellow) then you can hail these taxis from the side of the street. They cannot stop in intersections or in areas that are barricaded to keep pedestrians out of traffic, so move to a location where they can stop either before or after hailing the cab.
Don't be offended if they don't stop, they either didn't see you or didn't like the look of you! Drivers must, unless they have good cause, accept any hiring up to 12 miles (20 miles if starting at Heathrow Airport), or up to one hour duration, if the destination is in Greater London. If they refuse to take you, it's within your rights to report them to the Public Carriage Office, so don't be afraid to be firm when requesting a long ride.
There are also a number of regulations that taxis must meet, one of them is that they must be able to carry a bale of hay (don't ask why) and they must also be able to turn on a sixpence (quite handy for narrow London roads). However, like the old Routemaster buses, the days of the London cab could soon be over as there are moves afoot to relax the taxi regulations and allow other types of cars to be used on the streets of London (the current cabs are mostly made in Coventry).
Black cabs also have a variety of passenger-controlled features, including a privacy/intercom system to speak with the driver, and fan and heating controls. However, there is no passenger air-conditioning, so in very hot weather a minicab may be preferable.
Minicabs
Minicabs are normal cars available for hire. Anybody working as a private hire driver in London should have either a licence or a temporary permit. There ar 50,000 minicabs in London and 22,000 taxis. Reputable firms are easy to come by and you will always get a cheaper fare than you'd find with a Black Cab. Only Black Cabs are allowed to pick people up off the streets, minicabs must be prebooked by phone or at their office. Minicabs are not metered always agree on a price when you make your booking. If you order one by phone, make sure you get the firm you ordered by asked for the destination and your name. Also make sure the licence is on display. If you want to go with a minicab company that will actually know how to get you home, it's best to get a number from a native and call ahead of time.
Minicabs are perfectly safe if you pre-book. Their journeys have to be recorded at their office by law. You have the might of the Public Carriage on your side if there is a problem. NEVER get into a minicab that you have not pre-booked. You have no assurance that they are genuine.
Here is a selection of large reputable minicab companies covering different parts of London .Each one of these is an accredited member of the Licensed Private Hire Car Association (LPHCA) www.lphca.co.uk.
Car hireWhen it comes to renting a car in London, a simple phrase springs to mind: "Don't do it!" Not only can it be confusing to drive on the "wrong side" of the road, but it's quite costly as well. Even if you get a good rate on renting a car, get ready for a shock at the pumps when you go to fuel up (called petrol in England and sold by the litre) and when you have to pay for parking.
Plus, there's fee that you have to pay when you drive into Central London, the "Congestion Charge." The Mayor created this fee in order to persuade people to use public transport instead of driving into the city. The goal is to help lessen congestion, as well as pollution, on London's roads.
The first time you enter a "charging zone" during the day, you pay £8, however you only pay the fee once for the day. And if you don't pay the charge by midnight it goes up to £10. If you still haven't paid by midnight the following day it becomes a £100 fine (reduced to £50 if paid within 14 days), which can put a damper on any one's travels. This charge is also payable if you drive in the Zone,ie thereis no need to cross the boundary to be liable.
Parking is something of a nightmare as well. Double parking is strongly discouraged, unlike in some American cities where it's almost as revered as an Olympic sport. If you do manage to find a metered spot on the street, be aware of all the signs nearby so that you don't come back to a hefty parking ticket left by a strict parking warden. On the other hand, parking garages (known as car parks) can charge outrageous hourly fees. With such an expansive public transportation system at your fingertips, you'd really have to be a bit nuts to want to rent a car and take to the maze that is London's streets.
That being said, if you are a little crazy and determined to figure out the labyrinth that is Central London by car, your best bet to find an affordable vehicle is to check with CARTRAWLER, CARHIRE3000, RENTALCARGROUP, DECODE CAR HIRE LTD. All the usual suspects – Enterprise, Hertz, Alamo, etc. – are accounted for here if you have a specific company that you prefer. Useful to visit the rental car brokers, as the deals of major ( THRIFTY, AVIS HEATHROW, EUROPCAR, BUDGET, HERTZ HEATHROW, SIXT, BOOKING CAR RENTAL, NATIONAL, ALAMO ) and local car rental companies (suppliers) are compared in one site. They offer online booking possibility, live support and 24 hours hotline.
Be forewarned – check the fine print to make sure you know what kind of car you're renting. Mini or economy cars are notoriously smaller than their U.S. counterparts.
Renting a car to drive out of Central London, Heathrow or Gatwick would be difficult if you simply relied on your map reading ability - plan ahead of time, get good directions, and don't try it during peak travel hours.
Those with particular trouble navigating may want to rent a SatNav unit to put in the car. This little unit will speak directions to you and show you a clear map to guide you on your way. If you miss a turn and get off the route, the GPS Unit will recalculate and get you on your way. This unit can either be rented with the car rental company, or you can have one delivered to your hotel. If you do a search on the London Forum, you will find more information on this procedure.
Most cases for hiring a car you will need embossed credit card for the local deposit, passport, and driving licence. (sometimes international driving licence is required.)
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