After years of struggling with London transport, I can say most licensed black cabs are wheelchair accessible following 2017 regulations. Older non-compliant cabs were phased out for accessible vehicles.

Ramp deployment takes up to 30 seconds per TfL rules and drivers are legally required to help. No booking fees, no 45-minute waits like accessible Ubers. Yes, it costs more than other transport options, but you get dignity and certainty.

Hail them on quieter streets rather than main roads. Drivers more likely to stop when they can pull over safely.