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UK Odyssei Advisor FAQ - Taksowka na telefon w UK, Wielka Brytania

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Pytanie
Witam!czy moglabym sie dowiedziec ile kosztuja przejazdy taxi i jaki jest numer telefonu.Interesuja mnie tylko 'czarne' taxi.wiem ze mozna je zlapac po prostu na ulicy,ale wolalabym zamowic je telefonicznie np.z jednodniowym wyprzedzeniem.Sylwia

Odpowiedz
Rzeczywiscie black cab ('czarna', stylowa taksowka) mozna zwykle zlapac tylko machajac reka na ulicy. Telefonicznie mozna zamawiac inne korporacje taksowkowe, ktorym z kolei nie wolno zatrzymywac sie na znak machniecia dlonia.

Numery do czarnych taksowek w Londynie:
Taxi One-Number bookings: 0871 871 8710
Call-A-Cab: 020 8901 4444
Computer Cab: 020 7908 0207
DataCab: 020 7432 1540
Dial-A-Cab: 020 7253 5000
Radio Taxis: 020 7272 0272
Xeta: 0845 108 3000
Zingo (from mobiles only): 08700 700 700

W Londynie jest tez serwis licencjonowanych black cabs pod numerem tel. 020 7222 1234

Polecam strone:
http://www.tfl.gov.uk/pco/findataxi/taxis.asp

Cennik:
http://www.tfl.gov.uk/pco/taxi_fares.shtml

Np. 2 mile (8-15 min jazdy) w poniedzialek-piatek miedzy 6 rano a 8 wieczorem kosztuja 6.20-8.80 funtow. Minimalna oplata: 2.20 GBP.

Informacje ogolne:

There are two types of taxi hire in London. The first is the licensed black taxis or cabs, and the second is private hire operators and minicabs. There are also unregulated mini-cabs which operate outside of the law. I would go for the black cab at any time, but they can be more expensive.

Black cab drivers are vetted and supervised by the Public Carriage Office. They have to undergo a rigorous training course know as ‘The Knowledge’. This can take up to 3 years to pass. They have to learn all the streets in London and the quickest route from A to B. They have to undertake the course while trying to earn an living in their current job. It is said that the pass rate is only three in ten. Once they have passed the course they are given a license, a badge and they either rent a cab or buy one. Their taxis have heating, air conditioning and electric windows, and can be taken off the street at any time if they are not up to standard. They are permitted to ply for hire on the streets. This is indicated by a yellow light on the front of the cab. If you hail one in the street, they will stop and take you to your destination. Please note that ‘drivers must, unless they have good cause, accept any hiring up to 12 miles…or up to one hour duration, if the destination is in Greater London’. If the cabs are in a cab rank such as at a railway station, take the first one in the queue. There are no extra charges for luggage or additional passengers.

Each cab will have a meter which is set at a rate which applies to all the black cabs in London. It calculates the distance traveled and the time taken. It cannot be altered by the driver.

You will see that the estimated cost of the journey from Heathrow to Central London is 30–60 mins GBP40 - GBP70. There is this wide range in cost and time as on occasions the traffic in London can be very bad, especially if you catch the morning rush hour on the M4 from Heathrow into London. Some cabs do accept credit or debit cards but note that they ‘there is a typical surcharge of between 10% and 15% of the metered fare.’

Private hire operators (czyli nie 'czarne' taksowki, private hire wygladaja jak polskie taksowki) are undergoing supervision by the Public Carriage Office. The Public Carriage Office is undertaking a exercise in licensing all the private hire companies and individuals. The main difference from black cabs is that is that private hire journeys must be pre-booked through a licensed operator. Private hire vehicles cannot ply for hire in the street. They must display their license in a prominent position in their offices and each driver must have a permit (the issuing of these permits is current underway). The cost of hire is decided by each individual company or driver. Often it is a set price for Heathrow to Central London. Ask the price or negotiate it before commencing the journey. Tip for good service (time of day immaterial).

Finally, there are unregulated mini-cabs. These are individuals who use their own cars and offer a taxi service. They operate outside of the law. They are not permitted to ply for hire or tout for business. Often they have no insurance, or driving licence. If you had an accident you would not be covered for insurance. They do operate at Heathrow, often in the terminals where they may approach you and offer to take you to Central London. Do not use them. They also operate in Central London late at night. Again do not use them. Several have been implicated in robberies and rapes. By the way, late at night in Central London it is common knowledge that black cabs are hard to find, if you do, they rarely will go ‘south of the water’, in other words, travel over the Thames River to south London. You may be better off telephoning a private hire operator or going to a railway station or larger hotel where a cab rank is situated.