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-septemb er.org, at 09:49:05 on Sat, 29 Nov 2014, Recliner remarked: More expensive per mile than Concorde was ... http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/tr...1805/London-fo ur-five-expensive-airport-transfers-Europe-Heathrow-Express-tops-list-t ickets-cost-return-flight-MALAGA.html It's not even much faster if you're going to/from say Dalston where I am - the Piccadilly is only about 15 mins longer and the changes are easier. Such a shame, then, that everyone is forced to use HEx, and no passengers are allowed to use other ways of getting to the airport. I wonder if someone has figures for HEx, HC and Picc loading from Heathrow. HEx has 4tph, HC has 2tph and the PIcc has at least 12tph in the peaks. I posted all the numbers about six months ago in a previous thread. -- Roland Perry |
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On Sat, 29 Nov 2014 11:59:12 +0000, Roland Perry
wrote: In message -septemb er.org, at 09:49:05 on Sat, 29 Nov 2014, Recliner remarked: More expensive per mile than Concorde was ... http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/tr...1805/London-fo ur-five-expensive-airport-transfers-Europe-Heathrow-Express-tops-list-t ickets-cost-return-flight-MALAGA.html It's not even much faster if you're going to/from say Dalston where I am - the Piccadilly is only about 15 mins longer and the changes are easier. Such a shame, then, that everyone is forced to use HEx, and no passengers are allowed to use other ways of getting to the airport. I wonder if someone has figures for HEx, HC and Picc loading from Heathrow. HEx has 4tph, HC has 2tph and the PIcc has at least 12tph in the peaks. I posted all the numbers about six months ago in a previous thread. Yes, I thought you had posted them a while ago, but couldn't remember when. |
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On 2014-11-29 09:49:05 +0000, Recliner said:
Roland Perry wrote: In message , at 18:15:22 on Fri, 28 Nov 2014, eastender remarked: More expensive per mile than Concorde was ... http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/tr...1805/London-fo ur-five-expensive-airport-transfers-Europe-Heathrow-Express-tops-list-t ickets-cost-return-flight-MALAGA.html It's not even much faster if you're going to/from say Dalston where I am - the Piccadilly is only about 15 mins longer and the changes are easier. Such a shame, then, that everyone is forced to use HEx, and no passengers are allowed to use other ways of getting to the airport. I wonder if someone has figures for HEx, HC and Picc loading from Heathrow. HEx has 4tph, HC has 2tph and the PIcc has at least 12tph in the peaks. Good point - if you just miss a HEx the time advanatge almost disappears. E. |
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eastender wrote:
On 2014-11-29 09:49:05 +0000, Recliner said: Roland Perry wrote: In message , at 18:15:22 on Fri, 28 Nov 2014, eastender remarked: More expensive per mile than Concorde was ... http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/tr...1805/London-fo ur-five-expensive-airport-transfers-Europe-Heathrow-Express-tops-list-t ickets-cost-return-flight-MALAGA.html It's not even much faster if you're going to/from say Dalston where I am - the Piccadilly is only about 15 mins longer and the changes are easier. Such a shame, then, that everyone is forced to use HEx, and no passengers are allowed to use other ways of getting to the airport. I wonder if someone has figures for HEx, HC and Picc loading from Heathrow. HEx has 4tph, HC has 2tph and the PIcc has at least 12tph in the peaks. Good point - if you just miss a HEx the time advanatge almost disappears. Though, to be fair, the full Picc service is only available from T123; it's only half the frequency from T4 and T5. But then, T4 doesn't have a direct HEx service either, and T5 doesn't get HC. Crossrail will help, but in time, the Picc will also have a more frequent service. |
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On 28.11.14 12:41, CJB wrote:
More expensive per mile than Concorde was ... http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/tr...ht-MALAGA.html Southampton to Alderney is probably one of the most expensive flights per mile at about £250 return. |
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minicab drivers. Certainly it is the case that there are some really awful minicab drivers in London who drive dangerously, are rude and/or unhelpful, overcharge and keep neither their cars not themselves clean. Almost every minicab firm in the London area has at least some drivers who do not fit the above description. The prudent customer, when booking the cab, asks that "a nice driver" is allocated to them. If the cab firm is any good, the controller will understand what the customer is worrying about and will provide a decent driver. |
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On 2014-11-29 22:19:01 +0000, Robin9 said:
I assume - please correct me if I'm wrong - that you're referring to some minicab drivers. In London probably yes, and as this is uk.transport.london I should perhaps have been clearer. Outside London it is my experience that it is the black cabs that are generally less reputable. Certainly if anyone is going to try to avoid charging the correct rate in Milton Keynes late at night it's the black cabs. The three main minicab operators (the term "minicab" is a London thing, elsewhere they are referred to as taxis, even if that is technically incorrect) are generally reputable and well-behaved, though you do occasionally encounter the odd exception. Certainly it is the case that there are some really awful minicab drivers in London who drive dangerously, are rude and/or unhelpful, overcharge and keep neither their cars not themselves clean. Almost every minicab firm in the London area has at least some drivers who do not fit the above description. The prudent customer, when booking the cab, asks that "a nice driver" is allocated to them. If the cab firm is any good, the controller will understand what the customer is worrying about and will provide a decent driver. That is laughably ridiculous even if it might work. I shouldn't have to request a driver who complies fully with the law and their contract with their company regarding fares, nor a clean car in a good state of repair. Every driver should do that without being asked. If they don't, they deserve the sack or to be prosecuted, depending on whether they have breached the law or merely their contract. Neil -- Neil Williams Put my first name before the @ to reply. |
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case; and it is definitely the case that most minicab firms in London are so concerned to have as many drivers as possible that they ignore other considerations. In London it is quite common for customers to request a civilized driver when booking a car for a non-local journey. |
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On 01/12/2014 10:33, Robin9 wrote: [...] Certainly it is the case that there are some really awful minicab drivers in London who drive dangerously, are rude and/or unhelpful, overcharge and keep neither their cars not themselves clean. Almost every minicab firm in the London area has at least some drivers who do not fit the above description. The prudent customer, when booking the cab, asks that "a nice driver" is allocated to them. If the cab firm is any good, the controller will understand what the customer is worrying about and will provide a decent driver.- That is laughably ridiculous even if it might work. I shouldn't have to request a driver who complies fully with the law and their contract with their company regarding fares, nor a clean car in a good state of repair. Every driver should do that without being asked. If they don't, they deserve the sack or to be prosecuted, depending on whether they have breached the law or merely their contract. We're not discussing what should be the case. We're discussing what is the case; and it is definitely the case that most minicab firms in London London are so concerned to have as many drivers as possible that they ignore other considerations. In London it is quite common for customers to request a civilized driver when booking a car for a non-local journey. Is it? This is a bit of a new concept to me - "don't send me the psycho please"! |
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On 2014-12-01 10:33:17 +0000, Robin9 said:
In London it is quite common for customers to request a civilized driver when booking a car for a non-local journey. I don't disbelieve you, I just think it's a joke that it is legal and accepted for this to be the case. Neil -- Neil Williams Put my first name before the @ to reply. |
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