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Taxi in the United Kingdom are also known as coaches, and are licensed by local authorities by most Britain. Taxis blacks are known throughout London as well as in other large cities in Britain, although they are generally associated with capital in the same way in red open top double decker buses are. To celebrate Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee (50th anniversary of the reign queens) in fifty two thousand and two taxi gold were produced.

The taxi blacks in the United Kingdom are known for their distinctive "TAXI" light at the top of the vehicle lights when the taxi is available for hire. In the past, taxi across the United Kingdom might have been a big car salon which allowed ample room for passengers and are accessible, but the increasing attention and regulation surrounding and leading disability access too many local authorities that have licensed free for taxis that were sufficiently equipped to allow disabled passengers in wheelchairs. Now, many vehicles are specifically designed with wheelchair access in mind, with larger vehicles equipped with extendable ramps and ample space in the back.

There is an estimated twenty thousand a black cab on the streets of London today, and each must be licensed by the Public Carriage Office which is responsible for licensing taxis in the area of Greater London. To become a taxi driver in London, the applicant must also pass the test of knowledge, which is designed to test knowledge of a pilot of the streets of London.