Reply to post: Re: It's minicabs not black cabs that are at risk

Uber is killing off iconic black cabs, warns Zac Goldsmith

Nigel Whitfield.

Re: It's minicabs not black cabs that are at risk

I've never used Uber, and I don't intend to start. We have a local minicab firm (<a href="http://www.premiercarsandcouriers.com/>Premier Cars</a>) that gives good service, and has an app of their own.

Most of the time, I can go where I need on public transport. If I'm arriving at the Eurostar late or after a long trip, I book with the local firm to come and get me, in advance. I'm sure there must be other operators in different parts of London, and elsewhere, who have the same ability.

If I'm in town and need, for example, to get my mother from a museum or restaurant back to Waterloo for her train, I'll hail a black cab.

Perhaps Uber would be cheaper; I don't know. I've never looked. But then I also buy my real books from the local bookshop rather than online. Sometimes, price isn't the same as value.

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