VirginiaC

After 19 visits to London, all but two on our own, we're planning #20. This time we'll have three family members with us.

We've never needed to know this before. Can five people ride together in one London black cab?

crellston

Yes.

MissPrism

Yes, the standard black cab will take five passengers plus luggage. I think there's a slightly larger version that will take six

janisj

three facing forward and two in the jump seats (just so someone doesn't try sitting up front w/ the driver )

Gordon_R

Sitting facing backwards in one of the fold-down seats always makes me feel nauseous for some reason, especially when the taxi is whizzing up backstreets and accelerating/braking hard like some of them do.

VirginiaC

Thanks, all.

I hope we can use public transport most of the time, but at the end of a day of sightseeing, a cab can be nice.

janisj

>>I hope we can use public transport most of the time, <<

For 5, a cab can be as cheap as the tube for some journeys . . .

PatrickLondon

Don't forget the big red double-decker ones....
http://www.tfl.gov.uk/maps/bus