London taxi fares start at £4.20: How does it compare to other UK and global cities?

London taxi fares start at £4.20: How does it compare to other UK and global cities?

When a passenger steps into a London black cab, the meter starts at £4.20 before the wheels even turn. Some may question why the tariff does not begin at zero, but there are clear reasons behind the initial charge which is also know as the ‘flag fall’.The starting fare is designed to cover the fixed costs of a journey before distance and time are factored in. These include the driver’s expenses for fuel, insurance, licence fees and vehicle upkee…