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That's not been the case for some time. All licensed cabs must have a working card reader. See https://tfl.gov.uk/info-for/taxis-and-private-hire/accepting-card

by edent 9y ago

That's not been the case for some time. All licensed cabs must have a working card reader. See https://tfl.gov.uk/info-for/taxis-and-private-hire/accepting-card-payments https://tfl.gov.uk/info-for/taxis-and-private-hire/accepting... They can be sanctioned by TfL if they don't.

charlesdm 9y ago
I guess the problem is that some charge a 10%+ fee for card usage. That shouldn't happen, honestly.
- edent 9y ago
  No, they can't do that either. From the TfL link above "Since 13 January 2018 it has been an offence for companies, including private hire operators, to charge their customers a surcharge, or extra, because they are paying by credit or debit card." Or see this news story. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-40648641 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-40648641
  - charlesdm 9y ago
    Seems to be quite a new rule. Last time I was in town was in December last year. Good improvement I’d say!
chrisseaton 9y ago
They just say the machine's broken! You might say 'you don't have to pay if it's broken' or 'you can report them' but I don't want to have an argument with an aggressive cab driver! I just want to pay by card in the first place, which Uber lets me do 100% of the time without hassle.
- Angostura 9y ago
  Report them after your transaction is finished and do us all a favour.
  - chrischen 9y ago
    I suppose that's what Uber and Lyft fixed. They made "reporting" bad drivers and credit card transactions mandatory so no one has to do anyone favours.
    - sametmax 9y ago
      Exactly. What's bettter than a solution is not having a problem.
corobo 9y ago
Honestly had no idea this was in place. Black cabs are back on the menu! As with OP I never used them due to the requirement to have cash on hand