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FIRST FARE: Moment 21-year-old becomes London’s youngest taxi driver and honours cabbie tradition

London’s youngest licensed taxi driver marked his 21st birthday by taking his first official fare, honouring one of the ...
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What happens when a London black taxi hits a modern crash test

Crash Test Month heads to London’s most iconic vehicle: the black taxi. It looks indestructible, but crash tests don’t care ...

Viral TikTok of London's youngest black cab driver - only 21 and already iconic

A 21-year-old from Bromley has become London’s youngest licensed black cab driver, with his first fare going viral on TikTok.
KTVZ

Uber announces partnership with London’s iconic black cab taxis

(CNN) — Once bitter rivals fighting for control of London’s streets, Uber and the British capital’s iconic black cab taxis are now teaming up. Uber on Tuesday announced a new partnership with London’s ...

No black taxis in London within 20 years 'unless cabbies get financial help to stay behind the wheel'

Black taxis will become extinct in London within 20 years if cabbies continue to leave the trade at the current rates, a ...

London's iconic black cabs face robot competition as Waymo begins trialling robotaxis

A Waymo Ojai sits on display at the Waymo booth during the CES tech show Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, in Las Vegas ...
The New York Times

London’s Black Cabs Can Soon Join Uber. But Will They?

In 2024, passengers are set to have the option to book black cabs through Uber. After longstanding tensions, a union for drivers said they “have no interest.” By Isabella Kwai Reporting from London ...
Inside EVs

London Now Has More Electrified Black Cabs Than Diesel Taxis

A symbol of London and the UK, the black cab or hackney carriage is evolving with the times. London Electric Vehicle Company (LEVC), the leading player in the city's taxi market, has been selling the ...