"Mike Hughes" wrote in message
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First of all the metered fare to/from Gatwick and Surrey Quays is about
£80 which is what they would have to pay to get a fully licensed and
insured London (black) taxi.


Seriously? Is that how much it costs? Criminal.

I usually pay about £28 to book a (private hire) minicab from Zone 3 (South)
to Gatwick.

I can't imagine Gatwick to Surrey Quays would cost very much more than this,
if arranged with a Cab company based in SE London. By phoning around, you
could probably get the journey done for £35 or less.

BTN