Mass Transit: There are many available means of transportation in London. You can travel by the Tube, buses, and open-top buses. London Public Transportation is operated by Transport for London. It operates the Tube, light railway, buses, boats, and trams. The complex network of underground train stations in London is called "The Tube". The buses have frequent service. They have designated lanes for buses and taxis to ensure that your travel is smooth and fast.
Airports: The city of London is serviced by four international airports. These are London Heathrow Airport, London Gatwick Airport, London Stansted Airport, and London City Airport. All of these airports are situated at a distance of less than an hour's drive from the city center. Heathrow Airport is one of London's busiest international airports. This airport is situated only 12 miles east of the city. Gatwick Airport is situated some 30 miles south of the city center. London Stansted Airport is the latest and most modern of London's international airports and is situated 34 miles north-east of London. London City Airport handles only European flights and is situated nine miles east of central London. Another airport, which the people of London use is Luton Airport, which is
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situated in nearby Luton, at a distance of 30 minutes from London.
Taxis: London's black taxi cabs are a convenient way of traveling in the city. London taxi drivers are renowned for their knowledge of the London routes. London cabbies undergo extensive training on the routes of London. The taxi fares start at £2.20 and increase by units of £0.20. Taxi fares increase from 2000 to 2200 hours and still more from 2200 to 0600 hours. It is customary to tip the taxi drivers at the rate of 10 to 15 percent. Another type of taxi that runs on the roads of London is the minicab. Although, they are generally cheaper than the black cabs, but there are a number of illegal operators driving these cabs, so it is best to check if they are registered before hopping on to one.
Online Booking of Flights: British Airways is the national flag carrier, which offers flights from 18 US cities and many other world cities. Some of the other carriers that fly to London are American Airlines, British Airways, Continental, Delta, Northwest Airlines, United, US Airways, and Virgin Atlantic. Many airlines of the world offer the convenience of booking flights to and from London online.
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