A: The London PHV has two distinctive yellow discs on the top right-hand corner of the vehicle front & back.
A: The London PHD has a photographic ID badge with name, serial number and expiry date.

A: Use this Transport for London link https://tph.tfl.gov.uk/TfL/lg2/TPHLicensing/pubregsearch/home.page?menuId=5

A: All will have licence plates attached on or around the rear number plate of the taxi or private hire vehicle. Drivers will also have ID badges to confirm their identity.

A: Only Taxis licensed by TfL are exempt from the congestion charge

A: Matching two or more rides within the same post code, site location (airport) or exact location (landmark or bus stop)

A: The PHO will tell the PHD your name, where you are going, how many people being collected and any other information requested by you to be passed onto the PHD.

The PHD will display your name on a board. Approach the PHD and follow this procedure: ask to see the PHD's badge, ask the PHD where you are going, ask for the PHO's name, when you get to the PHV check it matches the details given to you by the PHO, confirm the price. If you have problems call the PHO for assistance.

A: Yes, touts operate at all London's Airports, and if you've already paid for your PHV with your Credit Card then you should be safe from them. ** Follow this simply advice; Always ask the driver where you are going. If they do not know, they are not your PHD **

A: BargainPHV is an intermedairy between potential commuters/travellers and licensed PHOs and Taxi drivers. The law prohibits unlicensed companies/vehicles/drivers to engage in hire & reward bookings.

A: Below are just a few of the main areas of London and is just a guide to help you in choosing the right BargainPHV. If you need further assistance with a location in London go to this site www.londontown.com/LondonPC

Central London - West End, Paddington, Kings Cross, Waterloo , Aldgate & City of London
E London - Upton Park, Canning Town, Whitechapel, Isle of Dogs, Canary Wharf, East Ham
NE London - Wansted, Forest Gate, Walthamstow, Leytonstone, Stratford, Manor Park, Hackney, (E London post codes - E2,3,4,5,8,9,10,11 & 18)
N London - Islington, Camden Town, Archway, Holloway, Wood Green
NW London - Wembley, Hampsted, Finchley, Golders Green, Edgware, Hendon, Kilburn
W London - Brentford, Ealing, Perivale, Hammersmith, Fulham, Chelsea, Chiswick, Kensington
S London - Morden, Tooting, Wandsworth, Southwark, Battersea, Brixton, Clapham
SW London - Kingston , Hounslow, Wimbledon, Richmond , Twickenham, Putney
SE London - Elephant & Castle, New Cross, Peckham, Lewisham, Greenwich , Blackheath, Plumsted, Charlton, Welling

A: Remember to consider the vehicle space required to make your journey a pleasant experience. You must also inform the PHO/Taxi driver of any special arrangements/requirements for your collection. All PHO's/Taxi drivers are bound by law to accept bookings from disabled passengers.