For a very long time, London taxis or black cabs have been the face of jokes and digs over their rumoured 'hefty' fare. However, new data reveals that London is now the second most expensive place for taxis in the UK, with Crewe taking the lead. The cost breakdown shows that while London starts at £3.80, Crewe's base fee is at £2, and although London has lower mileage rates, it tops the list in waiting time costs.
Taxi Calculator has revealed that London is not the most expensive place to catch a ride as a small town in the North West took the spot, with a taxi fare that costs just £2 more than the standard rate in London. It shows how the perception of high London taxi fares might be misleading, especially since London taxis have a significant waiting time charge, reaching £30 per hour.
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