As a taxicab driver myself, doing Airport transfers from Gatwick Airport mostly into London or the surrounding areas. I would like to share some points on safetly picking out the right Cab for you, to get you to your address on time.

1. Look for a Cab Rank

You can usually find a taxi rank outside most main train stations and landmarks – even if your in a different country, you’ll find cabs congregating near the cab sign. In General, only taxi’s with a (Hackney Carriage in the UK) license are permitted to wait at these taxi ranks, this means that in any country this is the norm . Look for these cab stands at foreign airports, too: finally, don’t let in-your-face drivers or their “helpers” direct you into a cab without sussing out the layof the land first.

2. Look for Cab SimilaritiesLook for Similarities taxicabs

When you see taxis at a taxicab stand, notice the types, logos, colours or ‘TAXI’ light on top even if your not booking a taxi right now — you can avoid a “gypsy” or fake taxi afterward if you have an idea what the city’s legit taxi companies’ cars look like.

3. Look if there is a tel no. printed

All good business’ want to advertise. Recognised cabs commonly have the taxi company’s telephone number plastered on the roof, doors and boot. A taxi without a phone number doesn’t want to promote — how come? Don’t get into a taxi without a company phone number advertised plainly someplace on the taxi’s exterior unless all the taxis are clearly the same (see above).

4. Taxi Meter & Radio – A great sign

Legitimate taxi’s will probably have a radio and or a Taxi Meter; see for either before you get in and feel free to wave the cab by if you don’t see them. Look for a taxicab light on top of the car, this is also a sound bet. Normally using your commen sense and be mindful of what is going on around you.

5. What’s your destination?

Gain an idea of where you are headed – look on a local map, or Google maps if you get the chance, so that you can be sure you don’t end up somewhere inhosbitable. If you do end up going the wrong way, ask the driver to stop somewhere safe and feel free to get out at the earliest chance. Pay the driver anyway in case they are nasty, and look for alternative travel.

6. Are they wearing a Taxi License Badge

All Taxi drivers particularly in the UK have Taxicab License cards which will be on the person or displayed in the car, if not, ask to see one and don’t stand for, ‘oh I forgot it today’, as it is illegal for taxicab drivers in this country not to have it on their person. The controlling body is Hackney Carriage usually and it is licensed through local council. The license should have a picture on it for reference and an expiry date.

7. Don’t Share with a Stranger

Ok, you can save a few pounds, but it’s a scam in some spots. Or sometimes the taxi driver will end up charging you double or once each for the same journey. Before you get in, talk to the driver and agree to a fare for the entire journey, one complete cost, or set fare.

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