London taxis 'the best in the world'

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London beat off the challenge of New York to be declared the top city for taxis in a Hotels.com survey of 1,400 European travellers.

But cabs in the UK capital were seen as the worst in terms of value for money, the poll showed.

However, London could point to having the friendliest cabbies, with the city's taxi drivers also being considered the safest and having the best knowledge of their area.

Those polled also reckoned London had the cleanest and most-available taxis.

Paris cabbies were considered the rudest, while Athens had the dirtiest taxis and New York had the worst cab drivers.

New York cabbies were also reckoned to have the poorest knowledge of their area, while Bangkok had the least-safe drivers.

Hotels.com communications director Alison Couper said: "It's great to hear that London has won the best taxi vote. The journey to their hotel is often travellers' first experience of the destination they are visiting and so a friendly, knowledgeable taxi driver can help form a positive first impression.

"With the weak pound, falling hotel prices and now this award, London is becoming an increasingly attractive and affordable destination for visitors."

John Thomas, chairman of the Licensed Taxi Drivers Association, said: "I am pleased to hear that London has been recognised as having the best taxi service in the world.

"London's taxi drivers must dedicate three years to completing the knowledge training to qualify as a London taxi driver and that commitment is vital to offering the very best customer service. This is what makes London's taxi service stand out from New York, Paris and every other major city."