Re: Mini cab services in London

On 2006-07-31, promotions@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <promotions@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Hi

does somebody actually know how they work. where get the cab drivers
their customers from, as they are not supposed to pick them up?

Booking; either by telephone or in person at a 'Mini-cab office', usually,
or by some form of contract.

how do they charge for the service as there is no meter installed in
the car?

Negotiate, or ask to see the scale of charges. Each firm (or independent
driver) can charge what they like.

who is checking their licence? that the car is safe etc...

See <http://www.ukstudentlife.com/Travel/Transport/Taxi.htm> for good
advice.

has someone info about how this whole unorganized business works or
does know a cab driver or company who would like to give some info.

thanks.

..-----<http://www.tfl.gov.uk/pco/ph_licensing.asp>
| [form for filling in details to check whether a Private Hire vehicle
| ("Mini cab") operating in London, is properly licensed]
|
| The Private Hire Vehicles (London) Act 1998 (PDF 212KB) provides for the
| licensing and regulation of private hire operators, drivers and vehicles
| in London, bringing the capital in line with the rest of England and
| Wales.
|
| The Government delegated the task of licensing London's private hire trade
| to TfL. The Public Carriage Office will carry out day-to-day licensing on
| behalf of TfL.
|
| The purpose of regulation is to give passengers confidence, when they use
| a licensed private hire operator, that they are dealing with an honest,
| professional organisation with reliable drivers and safe vehicles.
|
| For all private hire licensing enquiries, please phone 0845 602 7000.
'-----

<http://www.tfl.gov.uk/pco/downloads/Private-Hire-Vehicles-(London)-Act1998.pdf>

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