Transport in Preston off Realtime displays at bus stops leaving passengers to track times via the internet only. But even this functionality was ultimately disabled leaving Preston with no Realtime functionality at all Preston is a city with many taxi companies, often based in Fulwood, Deepdale, Ribbleton and some in Penwortham. Preston has many cheap taxis, luxury taxis as well as the London Black Cabs. The River Ribble runs through Preston from North Yorkshire and the estuary enters into the Irish Sea near Lytham, and used to transport ships from the cotton mills. The Lancaster Canal also starts in Preston. Other near rivers
Preston Greyhound Stadium of Farringdon, Humphreys, Mengala and Mercer. In 1972 there was a major fire which resulted in serious damage to the main stand and required a significant rebuild. Sister track Derby suffered a shortage of dogs in 1976 which resulted in the Preston trainers supplying greyhounds for the track. In May 1978 Preston itself was suffering from financial troubles and was forced to close but would re-open the same year under independent rules (unaffiliated to a governing body). The track remained independent for ten years offering a significant prize of £2,500 to the winner of the annual Preston Derby. The owner