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Old June 8th 12, 03:35 PM
Robin9 Robin9 is offline
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Originally Posted by Mike Hughes[_2_] View Post
Which is more likely to be higher that the meter rate. Minimum fare for
the best known minicab firm is £12.oo minimum fare for a taxi £2.40. The
majority of day time fares are less than £10 so using a minicab will
cost more - and they can't legally go into bus lanes, or through Oxford
Street.
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I suppose you're referring to Addison Lee. Their prices are far higher
than those of a typical minicab firm. Most minicab firms' minimum
charges are between £3.50 and £5.00. By the way, anyone can
drive down Oxford Street after 19.00 hours, even minicab drivers.