Taxis of London

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Taxis are regulated throughout the United Kingdom, but the regulation of taxicabs in London is especially rigorous with regard to mechanical integrity and driver knowledge. A hackney, or hackney carriage, (also called a cab, black cab, hack, or taxi) is a carriage or car for hire. A hackney of a more expensive or high class was called a remise. A symbol of London and Britain, the black taxi is a common sight on the streets of London. The hackney carriages carry roof signs reading TAXI that are illuminated to indicate their availability for passengers.

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