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The Austin FX3 is a taxicab designed for city use in the United Kingdom, often called a London black cab, but also used in other major cities across the country. For specific countries see Taxicabs around the world. ...
This article is about the capital of England and the United Kingdom. ...
Unlike more recent black cabs, it had no drivers nearside door, leaving an open space with a floor platform which was used for carrying a large trunk or other luggage. The FX3 was a popular model and more than 7,000 taxis were built, mostly for use in London while a few hundred went into use in other parts of the United Kingdom. It was introduced in 1948, and dominated the market, thus becoming the typical image of the black cab. A large trunk with leather handles A trunk, also known as a travelling chest, is a large cuboid container for holding clothes and other personal belongings, typically about 1. ...
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The FX3 was replaced by the Austin FX4 introduced in 1958, though the older taxis continued in use for many years. In turn the FX4 ceased production in 1997 and was replaced by the TX series. Main article: Taxicab The FX4 is the classic London Black Cab. ...
See also Taxicabs are regulated throughout the United Kingdom, but the regulation of taxicabs in London is especially rigorous both with regard to mechanical integrity and driver knowledge. ...
In the United Kingdom, the name hackney carriage refers to a taxicab licensed by the Public Carriage Office in London (for the area within the M25 motorway) or by the local authority (non-metropolitan district councils or unitary authorities) in other parts of England, Wales, and Scotland, or by the...
References - Taxi History – London Vintage Taxi Association
- LTI's History
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