How to take a taxi in Gatwick | TW Express Cars
Unlike other European cities, in Tunbridge Wells it is not customary to hail a taxi on the street. If you see a taxi passing by, there are two possibilities: either it already has passengers on board or it is going to pick up someone. One thing is certain, if you happen to pass a taxi on the street with the orange light on the roof on, it really is your lucky day. Generally, if you want to take Taxi To Gatwick From Tunbridge Wells you have to go to a taxi rank or call a company directly.
Taxi ranks are located near major tourist attractions, hotels and squares, and close to major transport hubs. If you want to take a taxi in Gatwick, the main taxi ranks are at Tw Express Cars. Taxi ranks are easy to spot: they all have an orange sign that says “Taxi” and white cars parked in a row next to it . The sign is especially useful during rush hour when there may not be any taxis parked waiting. If you take a taxi from Termini Station , you will have to pay an additional £2.
Book your taxi transfer in advance
If you want to travel by taxi in Tonbridge with peace of mind, it is best to book it in advance. This way, you will know the exact cost of the ride before you even set off, you will not incur extra costs if you are on holiday during a holiday period and you will travel comfortably if you happen to travel on a particularly rainy day. There are many taxi companies in Tonbridge, but if you are looking for convenient prices and impeccable service, we recommend Welcome Pickups. Once you have booked your transfer with us, you can rest easy, because you will not have to pay additional hidden costs for luggage, waiting or night rates.
Taxi in Tonbridge – Tips
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Make sure the meter shows “Tariff 1”: this is the rate per km for trips within the perimeter of Tonbridge city centre.
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By law, taxis in Tonbridge must have a POS to allow you to pay with a card, but often the device “doesn’t work”. Ask the taxi driver before getting on board.
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American Express cards are not widely accepted.
Wheelchair accessible taxi
Tonbridge taxis generally have a large trunk to accommodate a closed wheelchair, but there are no taxis that offer electric wheelchair accessibility. If you need a taxi that is accessible to electric wheelchairs, you should book it in advance with a specialized company such as Welcome Pickups or Tonbridge Transfers.
Safety in Crowborough taxis and complaints
It is not uncommon for taxi drivers in Tonbridge to try to “round up” or add extra costs to the fare. One of the most common scams is to add illegal supplements or to apply a change in fare (from Fare 1 to Fare 2 or 3). If you think the taxi driver has been dishonest or rude, you can file a complaint with the Crowborough Airport Taxi by filling out the following form.
To file a claim, you will need a receipt, the taxi driver’s license number (which is always located on the back of the front seat and on the left door), the name of the company and the taxi number.