{"id":150963,"date":"2025-09-12T04:06:42","date_gmt":"2025-09-12T04:06:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/?p=150963"},"modified":"2025-09-12T04:07:09","modified_gmt":"2025-09-12T04:07:09","slug":"world-taxi-cars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/world-taxi-cars\/","title":{"rendered":"Know About Cars Used as Taxis Around the World"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"#h-taxi-cars-in-dubai-luxury-and-sustainable-rides\">Taxi in Dubai<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-legacy-of-the-black-cab-in-london\">London\u2019s Black Cab<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-new-york-city-and-its-famous-yellow-cab\">NYC Yellow Cab<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-japan-the-home-of-toyota-jpn-taxi\">Japan\u2019s JPN Taxi<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-india-s-popular-hindustan-ambassador\">Hindustan Ambassador<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-faqs\">FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>From small towns to major cities, taxis have long provided accessible rides from point A to point B. Beyond serving as a means of transport, taxis often reflect the culture of the city itself. For instance, New York\u2019s yellow cabs are instantly recognisable, while London\u2019s black cabs have become iconic. Moreover, in the UAE, the use of luxury taxis is quite common.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With unique characteristics in every region, the list of cars used as taxis around the world certainly carries some fascinating stories to tell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-all-about-cars-used-as-taxis-around-the-world\">All About Cars Used as Taxis Around the World<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The concept of taxis dates back to the nineteenth century. The taxis of the early days were horse-drawn carriages. As motor vehicles became more common, horse-drawn carriages were replaced by three and four-wheelers. Fast forward to today \u2014 and taxis are available in various <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/car-body-types\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">vehicle body types<\/a> around the world. Some cities use specific makes, models and even colours, which have become a part of their identity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-taxi-cars-in-dubai-luxury-and-sustainable-rides\">Taxi Cars in Dubai: Luxury and Sustainable Rides<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/28114843\/Dubai-Taxi-B-27-05-1024x640-1.jpg\" alt=\"regular Taxi services in Dubai \"\/><figcaption>Toyota Camry is among the most reliable cars for taxi service<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Dubai stands as a prime example of how government policy drives the taxi industry. Operating under the Road and Transport Authority (RTA), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/dubai-taxi-corporation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dubai Taxi Company<\/a> (DTC) manages thousands of vehicles and has committed to converting its fleet entirely to electric by 2040.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Already, a majority of the taxis are hybrids or EVs, showing how fast the city is embracing sustainability. <a href=\"https:\/\/uae.dubizzle.com\/motors\/used-cars\/toyota\/camry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Toyota Camry<\/a>, Hyundai Sonata and <a href=\"https:\/\/uae.dubizzle.com\/motors\/used-cars\/nissan\/altima\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nissan Altima<\/a> are the most commonly seen taxis on Dubai roads. However, luxury taxis in the UAE are also not an uncommon sight. These include cars by renowned automakers, such as Rolls-Royce and Audi, among others.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-legacy-of-the-black-cab-in-london\">Legacy of the Black Cab in London<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/11053302\/London-Cab-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"UK taxi models Toyota Prius, LEVC TX as the iconic Black Cab\" class=\"wp-image-150966\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/11053302\/London-Cab-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/11053302\/London-Cab-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/11053302\/London-Cab-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/11053302\/London-Cab-640x400.jpg 640w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/11053302\/London-Cab-421x263.jpg 421w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/11053302\/London-Cab-558x349.jpg 558w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/11053302\/London-Cab-363x227.jpg 363w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/11053302\/London-Cab-250x156.jpg 250w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/11053302\/London-Cab-368x230.jpg 368w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/11053302\/London-Cab-774x484.jpg 774w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/11053302\/London-Cab-672x420.jpg 672w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/11053302\/London-Cab-437x273.jpg 437w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/11053302\/London-Cab-301x188.jpg 301w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/11053302\/London-Cab-240x150.jpg 240w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/11053302\/London-Cab-771x482.jpg 771w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/11053302\/London-Cab-669x418.jpg 669w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/11053302\/London-Cab-435x272.jpg 435w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>The UK&#8217;s iconic Black Cab<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Few cities have a taxi as instantly recognisable as London\u2019s Hackney Carriage, better known as the black cab. Dating back to horse-drawn carriages in the 1600s, London taxis have always been purpose-built.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The famous Austin FX4, produced between 1958 and 1997, set the design template that continues today with the modern LEVC TX. London\u2019s taxis are also part of the city\u2019s clean air policy. Since 2018, all new taxis must be Zero Emission Capable (ZEC), which has made the LEVC TX plug-in hybrid the dominant choice. It has been among the common taxi cars globally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-new-york-city-and-its-famous-yellow-cab\">New York City and Its Famous Yellow Cab<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/11053255\/Hindustan-Ambassador-1-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"Yellow cab in new york\" class=\"wp-image-150965\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/11053255\/Hindustan-Ambassador-1-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/11053255\/Hindustan-Ambassador-1-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/11053255\/Hindustan-Ambassador-1-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/11053255\/Hindustan-Ambassador-1-640x400.jpg 640w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/11053255\/Hindustan-Ambassador-1-421x263.jpg 421w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/11053255\/Hindustan-Ambassador-1-558x349.jpg 558w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/11053255\/Hindustan-Ambassador-1-363x227.jpg 363w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/11053255\/Hindustan-Ambassador-1-250x156.jpg 250w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/11053255\/Hindustan-Ambassador-1-368x230.jpg 368w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/11053255\/Hindustan-Ambassador-1-774x484.jpg 774w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/11053255\/Hindustan-Ambassador-1-672x420.jpg 672w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/11053255\/Hindustan-Ambassador-1-437x273.jpg 437w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/11053255\/Hindustan-Ambassador-1-301x188.jpg 301w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/11053255\/Hindustan-Ambassador-1-240x150.jpg 240w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/11053255\/Hindustan-Ambassador-1-771x482.jpg 771w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/11053255\/Hindustan-Ambassador-1-669x418.jpg 669w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/11053255\/Hindustan-Ambassador-1-435x272.jpg 435w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>The iconic Yellow Cab of New York City is famous around the world<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In New York, the Ford Crown Victoria became legendary as the city\u2019s yellow cab. Rugged, simple to repair and capable of enduring hundreds of thousands of miles, it dominated the streets for decades. It It became one of the most recognisable taxi cars in the U.S. and globally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After the Crown Victoria was retired in 2011, the city introduced the Nissan NV200 as the \u2018Taxi of Tomorrow.\u2019 It came with sliding doors, USB chargers and even a panoramic roof. Later, hybrids like the <a href=\"https:\/\/uae.dubizzle.com\/motors\/used-cars\/toyota\/prius\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Toyota Prius<\/a> and some larger American SUVs joined the fleet. This marked the shift towards sustainable mobility to meet the city\u2019s evolving commuting needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-japan-the-home-of-toyota-jpn-taxi\">Japan: The Home of Toyota JPN Taxi<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/11053248\/Japan-JPN-Taxi-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"The famed Tokyo Toyota Comfort and JPN Taxi usage\" class=\"wp-image-150964\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/11053248\/Japan-JPN-Taxi-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/11053248\/Japan-JPN-Taxi-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/11053248\/Japan-JPN-Taxi-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/11053248\/Japan-JPN-Taxi-640x400.jpg 640w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/11053248\/Japan-JPN-Taxi-421x263.jpg 421w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/11053248\/Japan-JPN-Taxi-558x349.jpg 558w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/11053248\/Japan-JPN-Taxi-363x227.jpg 363w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/11053248\/Japan-JPN-Taxi-250x156.jpg 250w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/11053248\/Japan-JPN-Taxi-368x230.jpg 368w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/11053248\/Japan-JPN-Taxi-774x484.jpg 774w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/11053248\/Japan-JPN-Taxi-672x420.jpg 672w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/11053248\/Japan-JPN-Taxi-437x273.jpg 437w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/11053248\/Japan-JPN-Taxi-301x188.jpg 301w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/11053248\/Japan-JPN-Taxi-240x150.jpg 240w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/11053248\/Japan-JPN-Taxi-771x482.jpg 771w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/11053248\/Japan-JPN-Taxi-669x418.jpg 669w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/11053248\/Japan-JPN-Taxi-435x272.jpg 435w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Japanese roads are now dominated by the black cabs &#8211; Credits: media.toyota.co.uk<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Japan\u2019s taxis are another fascinating chapter in the global story. For years, the Toyota Crown Comfort dominated Tokyo\u2019s streets. Known for its high roof, large trunk and durability, it was tailor-made to be used as taxis for urban commutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In recent years, the Toyota JPN Taxi has become a common sight. Designed with accessibility in mind, it features sliding doors, a wheelchair ramp and a spacious interior. Its styling even nods to London\u2019s black cab, showing a blend of global influence and Japanese precision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-india-s-popular-hindustan-ambassador\">India\u2019s Popular Hindustan Ambassador<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/11053308\/Hindustan-Ambassador-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-150967\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/11053308\/Hindustan-Ambassador-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/11053308\/Hindustan-Ambassador-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/11053308\/Hindustan-Ambassador-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/11053308\/Hindustan-Ambassador-640x400.jpg 640w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/11053308\/Hindustan-Ambassador-421x263.jpg 421w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/11053308\/Hindustan-Ambassador-558x349.jpg 558w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/11053308\/Hindustan-Ambassador-363x227.jpg 363w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/11053308\/Hindustan-Ambassador-250x156.jpg 250w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/11053308\/Hindustan-Ambassador-368x230.jpg 368w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/11053308\/Hindustan-Ambassador-774x484.jpg 774w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/11053308\/Hindustan-Ambassador-672x420.jpg 672w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/11053308\/Hindustan-Ambassador-437x273.jpg 437w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/11053308\/Hindustan-Ambassador-301x188.jpg 301w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/11053308\/Hindustan-Ambassador-240x150.jpg 240w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/11053308\/Hindustan-Ambassador-771x482.jpg 771w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/11053308\/Hindustan-Ambassador-669x418.jpg 669w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/11053308\/Hindustan-Ambassador-435x272.jpg 435w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Hindustan Ambassador was once dubbed as the &#8216;King of Indian Roads&#8217; &#8211; Credits: Shutterstock: dhar.india.99<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>No discussion of iconic taxi vehicles by country is complete without mentioning the Hindustan Ambassador in India. Once dubbed the \u2018king of Indian roads,&#8217; this bulky sedan served as the default taxi choice across countless cities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Painted in distinctive yellow-and-black liveries, it became a cultural icon despite its outdated design and limited safety features. While newer models like the Maruti Suzuki Dzire have replaced it to some extent, the Hindustan Ambassador as an Indian taxi remains a nostalgic symbol of public transport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-are-electric-or-hybrid-cars-widely-adopted-as-taxis-globally\">Are electric or hybrid cars widely adopted as taxis globally?&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, they are increasingly used due to lower running costs and environmental regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-is-the-volkswagen-beetle-used-as-a-taxi\">Is the Volkswagen Beetle used as a taxi?&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, it was famously used in Mexico City and became a cultural icon. It is one of the many <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/volkswagen-beetle-facts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">facts about the Volkswagen Beetle<\/a> that adds to its legacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-which-authority-governs-taxis-in-abu-dhabi\">Which authority governs taxis in Abu Dhabi?&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/taxi-services-abu-dhabi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">taxi service in Abu Dhabi<\/a> is regulated by AD Mobility (formerly ITC).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There you have it &#8211; the list of some famous cars used as taxis around the world. While keeping the historic roots alive is important for cultural identity, the adoption of a sustainable mobility solution has also become the need of the hour.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The facts about taxi services and how they evolved around the world reflect both historical significance and emphasis on green mobility solutions. DTC, for instance, is gradually marching towards its fleet electrification. EV adoption in public transport services is deemed to offer energy efficiency and benefit the environment by reducing carbon emissions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The growing adoption of sustainable vehicles has also reshaped the UAE\u2019s auto market. For instance, now you can see a range of <a href=\"https:\/\/uae.dubizzle.com\/motors\/used-cars\/s\/fuel-type\/electric\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">electric vehicles for sale in the UAE<\/a>, featuring sedans, SUVs and even pick-up trucks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the advancement of technology, every day brings a new development. For more updates on sustainable mobility trends and their scale of adoption, stay connected to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UAE\u2019s top auto blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From the iconic NYC Yellow Cab to Dubai&#8217;s luxury taxis, explore all about cars used as taxis around the world. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":45,"featured_media":150968,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"dubizzle-taxonomy-car-year":[],"dubizzle-taxonomy-body-type":[],"dubizzle-taxonomy-car-doors":[],"dubizzle-taxonomy-car-cylinders":[],"dubizzle-taxonomy-car-extras":[2690],"dubizzle-taxonomy-car-color":[],"dubizzle-taxonomy-car-fuel-type":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-150963","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-driving","8":"dubizzle-taxonomy-car-extras-clarity"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.0 (Yoast SEO v26.0) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Cars Used As Taxis Around the World: Dubai, NYC &amp; More | dubizzle<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"What are some of the most iconic cars used as taxis around the world? 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