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Taxis and minicabs

Taxis

London's famous taxis (black cabs) can either be booked in advance or hailed on the street or from marshalled taxi ranks.

Cabwise

Text HOME to 60835 to get the number of one taxi and two licensed minicab firms, in the area you are texting from, sent directly to your phone.

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Minicabs - Findaride

Minicabs and other private hire journeys (including chauffeur-driven vehicles and limousines) must be booked through a licensed operator. Find licensed operators in your area with our Findaride service:

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You can also contact our 24 hour travel information centre on 020 7222 1234 to get phone numbers for licensed operators, or Cabwise for minicab firms.

Private Hire Operators - Get your company’s details listed

You can use the TfL licence checker for checking private hire operator, driver or vehicle licences.

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