The U.K. is the highest net exporter of financial services and London, with its convenient time zone, use of English and feather-light regulations, is the world’s financial capital. What city is the business capital of the world? The global financial center Hong Kong takes first place in Statista’s latest Global Business Cities Ranking. Is London […]
Author: Darrel Pratt
Do Train Stations In London Have Lockers?
There are no self-service left lockers at London train stations or left luggage offices at any London underground/tube station. It can be expensive for short periods, so ask your air BnB, hotel, B&B or hostel if they have any bag storage facilities. Some will keep your bags for free, others will charge a small fee. […]
Does London Have Fashion?
Home to some of the most successful British high-end fashion designers including Alexander McQueen and Stella McCartney, London is a major player in the fashion industry and has rightfully earned its place as one of the most important iconic fashion capitals in the world. Are people in London fashionable? London is one of the major […]
What Is A Pound In London?
Britain’s national currency is the pound sterling (symbol: £), which is sub-divided into 100 pence (symbol: p). You get notes in denominations of £50, £20, £10 and £5, and coins in £2, £1, 50p, 20p, 10p, 5p, 2p and 1p. It’s worth shopping around to get the best deal and remember to ask how much […]
How Many People Can Ride In A Black Cab In London?
five passengers. Black cabs can carry five passengers: three on the back seat and two on the fold-down seats that face opposite. Do London black cabs take 6 people? Inside the 6 Seater Taxi With its full hackney specification plus generous space for both passengers and luggage, the M8™ Vito cab is the ideal modern […]
Why Are London Taxis So Tall?
Black Cabs and Bowler Hats One unique fact about the Hackney Cab is that dating back to their horse-drawn equivalents in the 17th century, they were required to be tall enough to fit a person wearing a bowler hat. Why do London taxi drivers have large Hippocampuses? In other words, taxi drivers had plumper memory […]
How Safe Is Uber In London?
Re: Is Uber safe in London? I used Uber hundreds of times when in London and always found it to be safe, reliable and MUCH cheaper than either Black Cabs or Minicabs. Is it better to take Uber or taxi in London? The distance you are travelling should impact your choice. Hiring a cab in […]
Can You Fit 6 In A London Taxi?
Black cabs can carry five passengers: three on the back seat and two on the fold-down seats that face opposite. If you have a lot of luggage, ask the driver to put your bags in the space at the front next to him. Can you get 6 people in a London Taxi? A truly comfortable […]
Does London Have Bolt?
Take a ride in The beauty of London can not be missed by anyone! Bolt is here to help you experience it! Is Bolt available in London? Bolt in the United Kingdom mainly operates within: London (the M25 area) The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead. London airports (Stansted, Luton, Southend-on-Sea and Gatwick) Is Bolt […]
What Is White City London Famous For?
White City is home to Television Centre (previously the BBC Television Centre), White City Place, Westfield London and Queens Park Rangers football club’s ground Loftus Road. What is White City famous for? The White City story The area has a rich history: turn‐of‐the‐century expositions, the 1908 Olympics and a long heritage of BBC broadcasting. Next […]