Taxis Lightwater

Taxis Lightwater: Ace Taxis in Lightwater is a Quality Professional Taxi service in Lightwater Surrey. They are Airport Taxi Specialists for Heathrow & Gatwick Airports providing a reliable and affordable airport Transfers for both Corporate And Public Customers 24 hours a day whenever you need us. call 01276 671199 or visit Ace Taxis Lightwater's website

Taxis East London

Silverline Cars a dynamic new taxi company based in
East London has joined The Taxi Directory.
Ruby and her team of experienced driver are looking
forward to expanding their business and are vey keen
to prove that they do offer an affordable and reliable
service.
The companies new website Taxis East London has full details
of the servives Silverline Cars can offer you.

Longest Taxi Ride

A Taxi Driver from the UK hired from a taxi rank by a customer to take him to Munich in Germany !!! nearly £1800.00 including the channel crossing and hotel for the night before his return drive. What a fare can anyone beat that I wonder?? I you can please let us know

Recall of London Taxis LTI TX4S

FIRES UNDER BONNET OF LONDON TAXIS LTI TX4S LEADS TO VEHICLE RECALL

Following a number of unexplained fires nearly a dozen LTI TX4 hackney carriages taxis over the last few months, Londons Public Carriage office PCO to action and suspended 669 vehicles in September. this was followed by censing departments of many other cities and towns across the country. On the 26th September a major product recall was announced by LTI Manganese Bronze. In the press release issued by the company they estimated the cost of the recall would be in the region of £4 million not including any claims for drivers loss of earnings.
The press release also indicated that the engine manufacturers VM Motori were also involved in investigating the cause of the fires. At the time of writing the extent as to whichTX4s are involved has not been released Anyone concerned should contact LTI immediately.

Find Cheapest Fuel

Been using www.petrolprices.com to loacted the cheapest fuel in the area with good results somestimes saving upto 4p a litre the claim to list 9709 UK garages and update 8000 plus on a daily basis. So you know your getting a good deal !
Every little helps !

Rival to Londons Black Cabs

Mercedes Benz has launched a new London Taxi to offer London's Hackney Carriage taxis an alternative to the traditional Black Cabs we all love or hate!
For decades the stanard London taxis have been the only option available that meet the strick guidlines laid down by the cities Public Carriage Office. Who are the governing body for London's taxis run by Transport for London.
To date nothing else has meet the regulations, amoung one is the turning circle of 25 feet that most other vehicles until now have been unable to compete with.
The new Mercedes Vito Taxi has now meet all the requirements and now stands ready to challenge! Offering high levels of comfort for both the driver and its passengers. Including air-conditioning and adjustable leather-clad interiors, it is theatening to give our old cabs a run for their money. a full review of the new rival will be available shortly at http://www.thetaxidirectory.co.uk/ for you to read

Taxi Safety Tips

The Taxi Directory is keen to promote the use of only fully licensed and Insured Taxi operators. Those who take the safety of their customers extremely seriously and to that end they have issued a few guidelines to anyone hiring a hackney carriage taxi or private hire vehicle.The increase in illegal un-licensed taxis and minicabs has caused great concern in the general publics mind. These vehicles are often uninsured and if they are will not be covered for hire and reward as a licensed taxi is. So in the event of an accident you will not be able to claim. The drivers are often not from the local area, so will have no knowledge of the roads or how to get from one side of the town to the other! The drivers often getting lost and an argument over the final price is often a consequence.Firstly whatever company you choose make sure they are licensed as a taxi or private hire operator with their Local Council. Any taxi or private hire vehicle you hire should be displaying a current and numbered plate or badge and the driver of the vehicle will also have a valid photo ID badge both issued and showing the local authority they work in.Hackney Carriages are taxis/cabs you can flag down in the street or pick up from a taxi rank. The driver in most authorities or councils has to under go a test on local knowledge, so in he or she should know their way around the area. They display a Taxi sign and a numbered local authority taxi plate on the vehicle and are all fitted with a taxi meter, which should only be engaged at the start of the hire. A fare chart issued by the local authority should also be on display.Private Hire also known as minicabs are vehicles again licensed by a local authority and will have a numbered plate. The driver will have an ID badge which has his photo and a fare chart showing current fares, but the vehicle may not always be fitted with a meter. In this instance a price for the journey should be agreed in advance. These cannot be stopped in the street and must be pre-booked with the company before hire starts.SAFETY TIP: Always check any Taxi or Minicab you hire has a current numbered plate displayed, before you get in make a note of its plate number. Speak to the driver enquire how long it will take to reach your destination? If you know the area and his reply sounds ok that’s a good start! Then send a simple text message something like this to your parents or a friend “im in a taxi number 12356 will arrive home in 15 mins" The text message should contain your correct details!! Takes just a few seconds!Please visit our website at http://www.thetaxidirectory.co.uk/ for more information on taxis and for details on licensed companies in your area.