Name something taxi cabs have that other cars don't?

1. What kind of car are most taxis?
2. What is the thing on top of a taxi called?
3. What are taxi cars called?
4. Do cab drivers own their cars?
5. What cars are NY taxis?
6. What city has the most taxi cabs?
7. What do taxi lights mean?
8. What is a taximeter used for?
9. What's a private taxi called?
10. What is a private taxi called?

What kind of car are most taxis?

In 2011, the most popular models of vehicles used as taxis were the Mercedes E-class, Toyota Prius, and Volvo V70, accounting for more than half of the taxi fleet.

What is the thing on top of a taxi called?

Also known as rooflight, dome lights and toplights.

What are taxi cars called?

A hackney or hackney carriage (also called a cab, black cab, hack or London taxi) is a carriage or car for hire. A hackney of a more expensive or high class was called a remise.

Do cab drivers own their cars?

Most taxi drivers lease their cab from a cab company or fleet—although the more industrious cabbie will own his or her own vehicle (source). The lease cost includes insurance, communication equipment, and maintenance on the car.

What cars are NY taxis?

The Ford Crown Victoria became the most widely used sedan for yellow cabs in New York. In addition, yellow cab operators also used the Honda Odyssey, Isuzu Oasis, Chevrolet Venture, Ford Freestar, and Toyota Sienna minivans, which offer increased passenger room.

What city has the most taxi cabs?

Answer: Mexico City

In Mexico City, a massive metropolis with a population of nearly 9 million people, there are over 100,000 taxi cabs, which gives the city boasting rights for both the largest fleet around and quite possibly the highest density.

What do taxi lights mean?

The often-mystifying rooftop light system by which yellow taxis indicate whether they are on duty should be extinct by the end of the year. ... When the medallion light is on, and the off-duty light is off, the taxi is on duty and available. When both lights are off, the taxi is on duty but occupied.

What is a taximeter used for?

a device fitted to a taxicab or other vehicle, for automatically computing and indicating the fare due.

What's a private taxi called?

Private hire vehicles (or minicabs) are also licenced to carry passengers, but cannot be hailed in the street. ... Vehicles range in size and style from four door saloons and hatchbacks, to MPVs. Minicabs are usually licensed to carry between 4 and 6 passengers depending on the style of vehicle.

What is a private taxi called?

Private hire vehicles, also known as minicabs or private hire taxis, licensed for pre-booking only. ... Limousines, specialized vehicle licensed for operation by pre-booking.