black cabs. London’s famous taxis (black cabs) can be booked in advance, hailed on the street, or picked up from designated taxi ranks. Do British say taxi or cab? British vs American Vocabulary British English ↕ American English ↕ solicitor lawyer, attorney spanner wrench sweets candy taxi taxi, taxi cab What do they call taxi […]
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Is There A Shortage Of Taxis In London?
As Covid restrictions are lifted, demand for taxis is soaring, but the pandemic has led to a shortage of licensed taxi drivers back on our streets. And it is not because drivers don’t want to get behind the wheel again. Is there a taxi shortage in the UK? One prevalent concern identified through recent audits […]
Can Black Cabs Use Bus Lanes In London?
Bus lanes aren’t always just for buses. Taxis, motorcyclists and cyclists can use many of them too. Bus lanes are part of the road that is indicated on the carriageway by a thick white line. Can black cabs go in bus lane? Taxis and private hire vehicles can pick up or set down customers in […]
What Times Are Uber Cheapest London?
What times are best? Mornings and evenings are great times to drive on Sundays. Try heading out from 9am-1pm as you can generally earn 25% more than later in the afternoon. 9pm-1am is another great time to drive. What is the cheapest time to get an Uber? “If you can wait just 10 minutes, regular […]
What Do You Call Coins 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. What do Brits call coins? The UK currency is the pound sterling (£/GBP). There are […]
Is Cost Of Living Higher In Paris Or London?
You would need around 5,975.67€ (5,155.67£) in London to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with 5,100.00€ in Paris (assuming you rent in both cities). Cost of Living Comparison Between Paris and London. Restaurants Paris Edit London Edit Local Cheese (1 lb) 7.54€ 6.50£ 3.35€ 2.89£ Is it cheaper to live […]
Is Manchester Weather Better Than London?
Weather in Manchester is very different from the weather in London – it’s rainy all year long in Manchester. It’s also much colder in summer – you can often see 23+ temperatures in London, and at the same time, it would be just around 17-18 in Manchester. Is Manchester more rainy than London? While Manchester’s […]
What Us Airport Is Cheapest To Fly To London From?
United States to London flight information The most popular flight routes from United States to London are New York City to London, Miami to London, Washington to London. The cheapest flight from United States to London is from Chicago to London, with airfares starting at USD 295.47. What US city has the cheapest flights to […]
What Is There To Do In London After Lockdown?
Things to do in London After Lockdown Grab a bite to eat. Visit a gallery or museum. Take a winter walk. Explore London’s outdoor markets. Shop Until You Drop. Tick off some top tourist attractions. Head to a drive-in cinema. Unwind with a spa treatment. What is open now in London? Many London attractions are […]
Will Hotels In London Hold Luggage?
Do hotels in London let you store your luggage? Yup, most hotels in London have storage areas for your luggage if you’re a guest that’s checked in or out that day. Can I ask a hotel to hold my luggage? Travelers often ask, “Will a hotel hold my luggage even if I’m not staying there?” […]