Popular facts and figures Date opened 1863 Longest escalator Angel – 60 metres Shortest escalator Stratford – 4.1 metres Total number of passenger lifts 202 Total number of escalators 451 What is the longest escalator in the world? Introducing the Longest Escalator in the World! 800 metres or 2,600 feet! That’s the entire length of […]
Category: London
Where Can I Use Apple Pay In London?
You can use Apple Pay to pay as you go across all Transport for London services, including the Underground, buses and trams. Can I use Apple Pay in London? Paying for journeys on Transport for London is easier with Express Mode for Apple Pay. You no longer need to authenticate your payment with Face ID […]
How Busy Is London In November?
Generally, November is considered a quiet month, but annual events increase foot traffic across the city. On 5th November, parks across London will be busier for Guy Fawkes night. Westminster will feel busier on the second Sunday of November for Remembrance Day commemorations. Is London crowded in November? London sees the maximum crowds, whether local […]
Who Made The Black Cabs In London?
A more organised and structured taxi service was introduced in 1634 when Captain John Bailey – a regular member of Sir Walter Raleigh’s many expedition teams – set up London’s first taxi rank. He started with four Hackney Carriages by the Maypole in the Strand, and set strict rules for what drivers could charge. Who […]
Do You Have To Wear A Mask In A London Taxi?
Face coverings We strongly recommend that taxi and private hire drivers, and passengers, wear a face covering at all times when in a taxi or private hire vehicle (PHV). PHV operators and taxi booking platforms should recommend passengers wear a face covering. Do you still have to wear a face mask in a taxi? Face […]
How Many Taxi Are There In London?
London – March 2022 (thousands) England – March 2022 (thousands) Total licensed vehicles 95.1 260.7 Taxis 14.6 58.0 Wheelchair accessible taxis 14.6 31.9 Private hire vehicles ( PHVs ) 80.5 202.7 How big is the taxi industry in UK? Taxi Operation in the UK – Market Size 2011–2029 $7.5bn Taxi Operation in the UK Market […]
How Far Is City Of London From Airport?
London City Airport is only around 6 miles (9.6km) from the centre of London, the closest airport to the city centre. How much is a taxi from London City to airport? There are only 2 methods of transport available from City airport to the city centre of London; taxi and the underground. Taking a London […]
Who Runs London Taxis?
The TX4 is a purpose-built taxicab (hackney carriage) manufactured by The London Taxi Company, a subsidiary of Geely Automobile of China. TX4 Curb weight 1,975 kg (4,354 lb) 1,880–1,940 kg (4,145–4,277 lb) (Englon TX4) Chronology Predecessor TXII Successor LEVC TX (UK and China) Who owns London taxi company? Zhejiang Geely Holding GroupLondon Electric Vehicle Company […]
Do London Taxi Drivers Still Have To Pass The Knowledge?
A previously licensed taxi driver has to undertake a re-test if they have two years or more of not being licensed. Currently, they are sent guidelines in the post and have a pass or fail re-test. If they pass they are licensed; if they fail they go back to appearances. Do London cab drivers still […]
Where Does The 133 Bus Go In London?
London Buses route 133 is a Transport for London contracted bus route in London, England, running between Streatham and Liverpool Street stations. London Buses route 133. 133 Start Streatham station Via Brixton Kennington Elephant & Castle Borough London Bridge End Liverpool Street bus station Where does bus 133 go to? SBS Transit Bus Service 133 […]