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Useful tips for Birmingham bus groups with ‘what to see’ and ‘what to do’ items and ‘bus- friendly’ or must see tourist sites in Birmingham. Check our list of attractions before planning your bus tour with a stop or departure in Birmingham. Let us know if your favourite attraction or ‘bus-stop’ is not there and you think we should add it to our list of Birmingham highlights.
In Birmingham there are two types of taxi you can take. The famous black cab was manufactured in nearby Coventry for many years and you"ll find many on the streets of Birmingham. Fortunately they decided against making a taxi from Birmingham"s most famous automobile, the Mini Cooper. You will also have a range of options for private taxis and through our website you can book all your Birmingham taxis before you arrive in the city.
Officially the black cab is called a "hackney carriage." It"s famous in London but it"s designed and manufactured in this region and the locals are proud of it. In general you must hail a black cab on the street or at a taxi stand. They seat 5 passengers and it seems tradition that only talkative drivers are given the keys for a black cab.
These taxis use a metre which is controlled by the local city government and dictates prices based on distance, waiting time, and time of day. For a daytime journey you will pay £2.85 for the first kilometre and then approximately £1.10 for every kilometre afterwards. Add on extras for waiting in traffic.
Some companies in Birmingham offer black cabs with a private taxi license. That means they are allowed to be pre booked. For example Airport Black Cab on Airport Way and Triple A Black Car hire in Solihull. This means you can experience the iconic black taxi in its home region and not have to stand on the street hoping one will stop.
While Birmingham is not a visually pretty city, many of the buildings have a hidden history. Ask your taxi driver and he"ll guide you through some interesting facts. For example, the Edgbaston Water Works was the inspiration for the 2 towers in JR Tolkein"s Lord of the Rings.
Private hire taxis could be any make of vehicle, although we"re yet to see a mini cooper taxi. These taxis usually seat 4 passengers and the taxi name should be clearly displayed on the front door. Drivers will use a fare card to determine the fare, and prices across all companies are very similar. Our website lists different private hire taxi companies in Birmingham so you can quickly get a quote for all your taxi services. For example, Birmingham Taxis at 5 Highfield Road, Gold n Black at 157 New Rd, and Broad Street Cars on 219A Broad St. Private hire taxis are cheaper than black cabs.
Where to stand: If you"re hailing a taxi in Birmingham it"s best to go to a taxi stand. While taxis can stop anywhere they"re sometimes reluctant to stop on a busy street. You will find taxi stands at most important destinations in the city, as well as outside hotels and along busy shopping streets.
Tipping: While it is not expected to tip a driver, if they"ve been entertaining then it is polite to round the fare up to the nearest pound.
Cab services are one way to get around Birmingham. If you are looking for other ways to travel around Birmingham, take a look at car rentals with driver in Birmingham or mini bus hire in Birmingham options. For more information and tips about UK, visit the travel services page. Get ideas for trips in and around Birmingham on the transport in West Midlands page.
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