Travel Reference
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Night buses run at a 30-minute frequency at minimum, with many routes at much higher
frequencies up to every 5 minutes.
Prices stay the same, and daily Travelcards are valid until 04:00 the day after they were
issued, so can be used on night buses. Most bus stops will have night bus maps with all
the buses to and from that local area on it, although it is good to check on the TfL website
beforehand, which also has all those maps easily available.
By Taxi (London's Black Cabs are not always black!)
Complete your London experience with a ride in a black cab! London's classic black cabs
also come decorated in a dazzling palette of colors these days. If the yellow TAXI sign at
the front is illuminated, the cab is available for hire. Black cabs can be hailed in the street
or at designated ranks situated in prominent places, including many mainline rail, Tube and
bus stations. They can also be booked by telephone.
Drivers must take an extensive exam in central London's streets to be licensed for a black
cab, meaning they can supposedly navigate you to almost any London street without refer-
ence to a map. They are a cheap transport option if there are five passengers as they do not
charge extras, and many view them as an essential experience for any visitor to London.
Black cabs charge by distance and by the minute, are non-smoking, and have a minimum
charge of £2.20. Tipping is not mandatory in either taxis or minicabs, despite some drivers'
expectations..... Use your discretion, if you like the service you may tip otherwise don't.
Londoners will often just round up to the nearest pound.
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