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Originally Posted by accyman
hackney taxis can charge more because they pay more for a licence that allows them to be flagged down in the street so its best to avoid using those that line up on union street and down the side street off church street.Your best off walking into a taxi rank and waiting in the warm for a taxi if one isnt avialable right away although even on a meter that price seems pretty steep for such a short journey
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They don't charge more because they pay more for the plate. Whether hackney or private hire the plates cost the same. Hackney plates are limited in number and the price is set by the council. Private hire plates are not allowed to be limited by law. Therefore the competition is stronger and the customer is king (or queen). Just make sure when you ring a private hire firm that you get a quote for the journey before you book the taxi.