Taxis of the United Kingdom

Taxicabs are available throughout the United Kingdom, and are regulated by local authorities.

In the UK, the name hackney carriage today refers to a taxicab licensed by the TfL Taxi and Private Hire office, local authority (non-metropolitan district councils, unitary authorities) or the Department for Infrastructure depending on the area. Some hackney carriages have also been exported for use in other countries.

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