Photo: The Mini-Modal hybrid concept cab. Image courtesy of the Design Trust for Public Space.

Taxicab Business and Operations

Featured items


Ford transit concept car

Ford Transit Connect Taxi Concept at the NYC Auto Show, March 2008

Vehicles

Photo of a redesigned Standard Taxi prototype
-Photo courtesy of Marc Klein
The MV-1 (originally introduced as the Standard Taxi) is designed to be wheelchair accessible and easy to maintain.

Photo of a TX4 London cab

TX4 London cab by London Taxis International

Photo by Charles Rathbone taken at Luxor Cabs in San Francisco September 2004

Ford and London taxis side by side at Luxor Cabs in San Francisco

Photo: taxibus

European Renault taxibus, suitable for wheelchair accessible service.

Photo of a Metroking taxi

The MetroKing accessible taxi designed for NYC

Cabs seeking fares on the Internet

This section showcases a handful of websites that illustrate how a taxi company can use the Internet to improve service, make a good impression, and bring in new business. See also the Advertising Services section further down this page.

Insurance and risk reduction

Sign or sticker warning passengers not to open the door in the path of bicyclists

In-cab signage can reduce risk

Seatbelt graphic

Seatbelt reminder from the City of Auburn in New South Wales

Other professional services


Photo inside a busy computerized call centre
-Courtesy of Dial-A-Cab
Call-takers at work in the busy computerized call centre of Dial-A-Cab in London, England.

Technology

Animated graphic of a Mobile Knowledge in-cab terminal

Mobile Knowledge data terminal
Click the picture for a large animated display (1.5MB), then use your Backspace key to return

Photo: taximeter and MDT

An electronic taximeter and mobile data terminal.

Photo of a small business office

Many taxi companies are small businesses.


Safety equipment and services


Advertising services for the taxi industry

Ad for 1968 Checker diesels

1968 ad for Checker Diesels

Diamond cab ad

A good ad can make a lasting impression.

[ Back to top ]