December 11, 2009, Newsletter Issue #108: Getting Around London
Tip of the Week
Getting around London is extremely easy and convenient.
The Best way is by way of the tube.
Tube
The tube has 275 stations serving over 408km (253)
miles of railway. With 63 in central London alone.
Buses
Buses conductors collect fares on the older buses or
cash is paid directly to the driver.
Taxis
Londons black taxi cabs are metered. there is a
flat rate fare of 1.40 pounds and drivers expect a tip
of atleast 10%.
Minicabs are cheaper more flexable . there is no meter
it is important to agree on the fare before hand.
Car rental
There are several car hire companies in london.
Travelcards
Travelcards are perfect for seeing the sights in London and navigating the city Tube ,Bus, Rail and Tram system.
Travelcards are available for one, three or seven consecutive days, and for any combination of travel zones . Depending on which country you live in, you can order some tickets online and they can be mailed to you before you travel to London.
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