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| rdfs:label | - Taxicabs of the United Kingdom
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| rdfs:comment | - Only licensed hackney carriages can pick up passengers on the street without pre-booking. London's black cabs are particularly famous on account of the specially-constructed vehicles and the extensive training course (the Knowledge) required for fully licensed drivers; unlike many other cities, the number of taxicab drivers in London is not limited. For many years purpose-designed vehicles were used, but from about 2008 specially-adapted "people carrier"-type vehicles have also been used.
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| abstract | - Only licensed hackney carriages can pick up passengers on the street without pre-booking. London's black cabs are particularly famous on account of the specially-constructed vehicles and the extensive training course (the Knowledge) required for fully licensed drivers; unlike many other cities, the number of taxicab drivers in London is not limited. For many years purpose-designed vehicles were used, but from about 2008 specially-adapted "people carrier"-type vehicles have also been used. The traditional black cab (so-called, despite being of various colours and advertising designs) is designed for its purpose. There have been many models over the years The space beside the driver's seat can be used for luggage, although there is much luggage room in the passenger compartment. The turning circle is smaller than other vehicles of similar size (a black cab is said to be able to "turn on a sixpence"). The cab seats three people on the back seat, and two more in backwards-facing "jump seats"; there is good headroom, originally for passengers wearing top hats. A ramp for access by disabled people is fitted.
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