black cab
An officially licensed taxi in London, now particularly those made by LTI or the…An officially licensed taxi in London, now particularly those made by LTI or the London EV Company.
» Gabriel was running a black cab service.
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2 senses(informal)An officially licensed taxi in London, now particularly those made by LTI or the London EV Company.
Black cabs may be more expensive than ubers, but their drivers are required to pass the Knowledge.
(informal)Similarly styled taxis elsewhere, especially officially licensed taxis elsewhere in the United Kingdom.
Examples
1 sentencesGabriel was running a black cab service.
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
From the usual black colour of officially licensed hackney carriages and motorized taxis iFrom the usual black colour of officially licensed hackney carriages and motorized taxis in London, particularly after World War II.
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Forms
plural: black cabs| Singular | black cab |
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