Heathrow Airport Taxi Transfer Service - Making the Right Choice
by John Staffan Travel tips writerThe problem you have when visiting a foreign country, is
knowing a good idea, from a bad idea. We hope to make that a little easier by
explaining some simple rules about getting a licensed taxi pre arranged before
you leave home.
- Make sure the taxi company are licensed
- Make sure you have a confirmed price
- Make sure you have their contact details
- Make sure you arrange your return
Licensed Taxis
All Heathrow airport taxis in
the United Kingdom have to be licensed by local authority and so do the
drivers, this is for your safety and security. If booking by telephone, Make
sure you ask or look at their website for information relating to the fact that
they are indeed licensed. Not many illegal taxis would even consider having a
website so it is fairly likely that they are licensed if they have a website of
their own, this does not mean being in a directory carrying many companies but
a website dedicated to their service only. A final check can always be made
once you have arrived by making sure the vehicle has a plate or badge naming
the licensing authority and identifying the vehicle, if you are uncertain make
sure you ask the driver to show you as all licensed Heathrow airport
transfer in the UK must by law display such information. The driver
should also have an ID badge showing who he is and this must be issued by the
same authority as the vehicle licence.
Confirmed Price
When making a booking it is most important to agree a price
and have it confirmed by e-mail if possible. UK law states that as long as a
price is agreed prior to the journey this is binding, but be careful! Check
more than one source for quotes as they can vary dramatically and as long as
you agree to the quote they can charge whatever they like! The sensible rule is
never to go with the cheapest because as the old saying goes if it sounds too
good to be true then it probably is; obviously the same applies to the most
expensive as this is just a waste of money. You should also make sure your
price includes all parking charges and waiting time charges for your collection
at the airport as many companies try to avoid mentioning this to customers as
they think you may not book if they tell you the true cost.
Have Their Details
Make sure you take a note of their details as when you
arrive in the UK you may need to contact them for any number of reasons such as
baggage delay, immigration delay or just that you're a bit lost, you should
also try to make sure they have your mobile telephone number in case they need
to call you and remember to switch it on when you land as you don't want to go
to all this trouble of arranging a safe licensed taxi that can't find you.
Arrange Your Return
It's always best to arrange your return airport trip when
you arrive as since you have gone to all the trouble of finding a safe licensed
and insured taxi that you are sure will turn up its best to have the same
security when going back to the airport for your flight back home.
We hope that you have found this information of use and if
you follow these simple rules you should have a pleasant arrival to and
departure from the UK.
Getting the right airport taxi service is the best way of
making your journey less stressful.
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