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Drivers and passengers have put on a brave face 

during the Olympics despite major upheaval to 

travel plans. One passenger had a particularly traumatic 

experience after hailing a taxi at Charing Cross Station. 

Njabulo Dlamini, a Financial Analyst from South 

Africa, left his bag in the back of the taxi. It contained 

his company laptop, two mobile phones, passport and 

UK work visa. It also contained other visas for a busy 

schedule of overseas business trips planned for August 

and September. The driver was blissfully unaware of 

the situation, processed the card fare for the journey and 

disappeared off into the night. By the time he realised 

what had happened, a remarkable chain of events had 

already started to unravel. 

The lost passport already meant that Dlamini had to 

cancel a scheduled trip to France the next day, and had 

two other European appointments jeopardised before 

travelling further afield later in the summer. He was 

effectively grounded. Having spent hours ‘holding’ on 

automated phone helpdesks, Dlamini was facing an 

unscheduled trip back to South Africa to reapply for his 

passport and visas - a simple matter in theory but one 

that he was told could take up to three months. He was 

even forced to decline invitations to work elsewhere 

around the world in the meantime as he had no passport. 

In desperation, Dlamini checked his fare receipt and 

contacted VeriFone. Staff at the VeriFone Operations 

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to contact the driver, Edward 

Goody, and arrange for the 

safe return of the bag and all its 

contents - including the passport 

and a stale takeaway lunch. 

Asher Moses of VeriFone 

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and integrity of taxi drivers is recognised the world 

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do our bit to maintain the high standards that passengers 

appreciate so much.” 

Passenger Dlamini agrees. Like nearly 5,000 travelers 

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year, he rates London taxis highly. For the fourth year 

running, London taxis were voted “Best in the World”. 

The poll also revealed that some of the more unusual 

items left in cabs include a hamster and a flute, while 

one Korean traveller lost a dried cuttlefish. 

Having taken delivery of his lost luggage, Dlamini 

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everyone at VeriFone for taking the time to look into 

my desperate request. And special thanks to Mr Goody 

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Since the launch of Vodafone liveried cabs in May last year, they 

have collectively covered the distance between Earth and Venus. In 

the latest advertising campaign Jedi Master Yoda is riding in the back 

of a Vodafone branded taxi in London. He talks to his cab driver Jason 

Hinton, highlighting the innovative mobile phone charging service 

that Vodafone provides for free to all passengers in the back of the 

1000 branded cabs that serve London. Yoda appeared in the second and 

third Star Wars films as well as all three prequel trilogy films. He is a 

renowned Jedi master, and made his first on-screen appearance in Star 

Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back where he is responsible for 

training Luke Skywalker in the ways of the Jedi. As he travels in one 

of the cabs emblazoned with a bold Union Jack design, made up of 

over 2000 London street names, Yoda comments on the extraordinary 

features of his Lightsaber, which the cabbie Jason mistakes as a 

reference to one of the latest smartphones. He explains that Yoda might 

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Jason was selected to star in the ad and while Yoda may be the first 

intergalactic traveller he has ferried around, the Jedi Master is not the 

first celebrity to take a seat in Jason’s cab. “I picked George Best up in 

Chelsea,” Jason said. “Joanna Lumley was a really nice Lady - she told 

me about her TV series on the Nile and then gave me a copy. Mostly I 

get women who want to talk to me about their love lives.” 

Danielle Crook, Director of Brand Marketing, Vodafone UK, said: 

“Our eye-catching cabs have been a real hit with passengers since we 

introduced them last year. The Union Jack design is a great addition to 

the capital’s streets and the phone charging kit we have installed in the 

vehicle means passengers know they will be able to give their phones 

a power boost when they hail one of our cabs. These small things can 

mean the world to people and are just one of the services that we have 

introduced to keep people confidently connected on the go.” 

Commenting on the starring roles that Jason and his taxi take in the 

advert, Lisa Barnett, Director at Ubiquitous, who was responsible for 

managing the driver auditions, commented: “We are very proud of our 

Vodafone campaign and are especially thrilled that the team behind the 

new TV ad felt that it was important to have a real Vodafone cabbie 

play the supporting role to Yoda. Close to 100 Vodafone cabbies were 

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It only seems like yesterday that Hailo was launched. That was almost 

a year ago but since then things have certainly moved in the right 

direction. Hailo now has over 5500 registered drivers which makes us 

the largest network of drivers in London. We now have over 100,000 

account customers and that figure is growing by on average a staggering 

500 per day! 

More and more drivers are saying that Hailo is the best thing to happen 

to the taxi trade. Around 80% of our passengers are saying that they used 

to use Private Hire and they are loving Hailo. 

If you haven’t joined yet why don’t you pop into our driver office at 

51 Great Suffolk Street and find out what is the talk of the taxi trade and 

do something positive. Hailo is black cab only and is winning the work 

back…over to you! 

DRIVER TIP: MAXIMISE YOUR IPHONE GPS 

Part of the Hailo driver experience includes being offered quality jobs 

where (and when) you need them. But while we offer many features and 

technology that help us deliver on this promise, there are a few things 

out of our direct control that can improve your experience with the Hailo 

driver network. 

For example, the GPS technology on your phone that the Hailo app uses 

to match your with nearby passengers can be hampered by a poor mobile 

reception. One simple way to “turbo-charge” the performance of your 

GPS is to combine it with your phone’s wifi function. 

But as you may have encountered before, having wifi enabled can result 

in your phone constantly trying to log onto networks as you move through 

London. 

In order to prevent this, but still receive the ‘turbo-charge’ effect on your 

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performance of your GPS without affecting the overall 

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LONDON DJS LOVING HAILO TAXI APP 

Maybe it’s the odd hours they work or maybe, or maybe like so many 

others, they are simply fans of the service black cabbies provide, but 

ever since Richard Bacon sent us that incredible endorsement via Twitter 

shortly after our launch, we’ve been receiving amazing support from 

local radio personalities. 

This kind of endorsement means a great deal to Hailo and all the taxi 

drivers we work with. The more Londoners learn about our drivers and 

app, the more we can focus on delivering even more great features. 

JAZZY B ON BBC LONDON 

Recently, one of our drivers tweeted that modern soul legend and superb 

London DJ Jazzy B had given black cabbies and Hailo a nice little mention 

on his fab Back 2 Life show on BBC London. 

Jazzy, this just may be the coolest shout out we’ll ever get. 

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The London 2012 Olympics are focusing the eyes of the world on 

the newly created London E20 postcode where, a majority of the 

activity is taking place. This includes the staggering Opening Ceremony, 

created by Oscar-winning film director Danny Boyle – the Ceremony 

was watched live by an estimated one billion people worldwide. One of 

the most memorable moments was the short film “Happy and Glorious”, 

which saw Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II parachute from a helicopter 

above the Olympic Stadium moments before landing safely and taking 

her seat in the Royal Box. She did this in the company of James Bond 

who had just arrived at Buckingham Palace in a London taxi supplied by 

The London Cab Company Ltd. 

Company director Gary Zylberszac received a call in April requesting 

two identical iconic Fairways for a secret project called BBC 2012. These 

are kept in stock, because identical 

vehicles are often required as a time 

saving exercise. This is so the crew 

can shoot one cab from the outside 

while preparing its twin with cameras 

and lights for the internal shot. When 

the vehicles were delivered to The 

Mall they were searched by the 

police before being driven onto the 

forecourt of Buckingham Palace. It was a typical April day with heavy 

rain showers and then brilliant sunshine (as 

seen in the final cut of the film). Filming 

took place between the rain showers when 

the cab was waved through the front gates 

of Buckingham Palace by the police, 

reversed out and repeated time and time 

again, much to the bemusement of all 

the watching tourists. The road was then 

closed to traffic 

while a helicopter 

carrying cameras 

swooped down low over the Mall tracking the 

cab for its arrival. For continuity the day was 

spent mainly leathering off rainwater from the 

Fairway between takes. 

Strangely enough, one of the cabs used that day was the “hero” vehicle 

in a previous Danny Boyle cult film “28 Days Later”. Here a group of 

people attempt to escape from the ‘plague’ in a London taxi owned by 

one of the characters! Once “Happy and Glorious” was shown at the 

Opening Ceremony there was a sudden burst 

of comments on Twitter thanking James 

Bond for supporting London’s cab trade 

during the Olympics while being sidelined 

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cab featured in “Mama Mia- The Movie” which was shot outside the 

Lloyds Building in the City. The London Cab Company Ltd has been 

supplying cabs for film shoots since the late 1990s. In that time the prop 

cabs have appeared in thousands of scenes from student films to TV 

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from such great directors as Paul Greengrass, Woody Allen and Clint 

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used to emphasis the point it is London. Our vehicles have appeared in 

“The Bourne Ultimatum”, “Stormbreaker” and “The Da Vinci Code”. 

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1910 PANHARD ET LEVASSOR 12/15HP x5 

‘W & G’ DUCROS LONDON TAXICAB 

by Graham Waite 

It was my pleasure to attend the recent Richard Edmonds auction 

held at auction on Castle Coombe racing circuit on 30th June 

and to successfully bid and purchase this lovely old Panhard 

et Levassor taxi on behalf of London Vintage Taxi Association 

member Gordon Elliott. The most numerous makes of London 

cab post-1906 were the French Unic, introduced by dealers Mann 

and Overton plus the Napier and Panhard taxicabs, both of which 

were operated by taxi fleet owners W & G duCros of Acton, West 

London. Only a small handful of very early taxis still survive, 

mainly of the Unic and Beardmore variety and it is believed that 

this is one of only 2 Panhard et Levassor taxis which still survive. 

W&G duCros were commercial body builders who made bodies for many coaches, 

buses and a variety of heavy goods vehicles. Around 1910 with the ever increasing 

number of motorised taxicabs coming onto the market, they decided to run a large fleet 

of no less than 500 taxis. Most cabs were purchased in chassis form with W&G duCros 

building the taxi bodies onto the supplied chassis’s, this particular cab although made 

by Panhard was purpose built on the Napier 15hp chassis with Panhard engine and 

mechanicals. All W&G duCros drivers were required to wear a uniform consisting of 

a white waterproof rain coat, brown leather gauntlets and a white flat-top cap. Their 

trademark, the W&G logo was on the rear doors of all their taxis as well as their name 

on the radiator grill. There are period photographs depicting long rows of W&G cabs 

but these were mainly Napier cabs. 

Panhard’s started early in 1889 and remained in business until 1967 and they are 

one of the greatest names in motoring history. Panhard’s were successful in the early 

racing world using large 15.4 litre engined cars. This Panhard Taxi is a rare survivor 

of pre WWI motoring, particularly in such sound original condition. The taxi was 

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sold new in England and first registered on July 10th July 1910. 

In total 1,415 type X5 Panhard’s were made between the end of 

1909 and the very beginning of 1912. From this total some 674 

were sent to England, most of which are supposed to have been 

sold as taxis. Although this taxi was owned and run by W&G 

duCros it is believed that Panhard’s were generally purchased 

by owner drivers because they were more expensive than other 

manufacturers at the time (comparable with the cost of a semidetached 

house at the time). The early history of the Panhard 

is vague although it is believed that it was used on the streets 

of London until around 1921. Then until the early fifties not much is known of its 

whereabouts or use. 

A firm of motor dealers bought the Taxi in the early 1950’s from a Birkenhead car 

collector, and they set about restoring the car, with a view to hiring the car out for 

various publicity events and film work. Indeed it appeared in the 1950’s film, ‘The 

Man Who Loved Redheads’, starring Moira Shearer. Then in 1958 it was purchased 

from a Mr G.W. Thompson, of Barnsley, by a relative of the previous owner, the Rev. 

Martin Atkinson, who was a founder member of the Historic Commercial Vehicle 

Club, with Lord Montague of Beaulieu. Accounts indicate that the Rev Atkinson had 

first seen the car in 1944, and had tried to buy it. Every two years he went back in an 

attempt to buy the taxi, but the answer was always the same. In 1952, he found that 

the owner had died, but the cab had gone. Enquiries all over England were made but it 

was pure chance that he encountered the cab in the back streets of Liverpool, waiting 

to be shipped out to America. 

There are numerous copies of 

newspaper articles about the cab, mostly 

relating to the 1950’s, and copies of 

photographs of it, taking part in novelty 

driving tests including a ‘rocking-ramp’ 

at Birkenhead road courtesy rally. There 

are a few photographs of the Panhard 

outside the London General Cab Co. 

Ltd, alongside the then more modern 

early 1950’s Austin FX3 cabs. The cab 

Panhard at London General Cab Co with FX3s 

is also featured in a piece of Pathe News 

footage. In October 1958 the Panhard was used to collect the President of the Yellow 

Cab Company, Mr Lansing Rothschild from Claridges Hotel in Mayfair and take him 

down to meet Mr John Houghton head of the London Cab Company in Brixton Road 

(there is a photograph of him entering the taxi). 

It retains its original registration number of H 6460. Its chassis no. is 20370 

and engine no. 21103. It is shown as a four cylinder 12/15 horse power. It has 3 

speed gearbox with a quadrant change and leather coned clutch. In the passenger 

compartment the hood opens for summer use and there is a small indicator which 

the passenger can turn to indicate to the driver which direction they want him to 

take (lucky we haven’t got those nowadays!). The lamps are all the original brass oil 

burning type. The meter is an early Halda which is still working but believed not to 

be the original. 

The Panhard survives in basically sound condition. The wooden wheels are solid 

and have layers upon layers of cream paint on them, this has probably protected 

them and prevented wood worm from attacking them over the years. The rear seat 

is in black leather and shows signs of various neat stitching repairs over the years. 

The brass wheel centre caps have the cabs 

registration number engraved upon them. Signs 

indicate that the engine was rebuilt some years 

ago and whilst the cab is driveable it will need 

some work to re-commission it for general use. 

The cab will shortly be available for charity 

and other appearances, if you require more 

information please contact Graham Waite by 

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• Designed for superior comfort, space, convenience and accessibility 

On 6th August Nissan unveiled a bold new vision for the future, NV200 London 

Taxi. This new taxi will offer significantly reduced CO2 outputs compared to 

current taxi models - a focus in line with the Mayor Boris Johnson’s Air Quality 

strategy for London. Boris Johnson, Mayor of London, said: “Improving air 

quality in London is one of the most important challenges I face as Mayor. Having 

taken the significant step of introducing the first age limit for taxis in London, I 

am absolutely delighted that manufacturers are stepping up to the plate and are 

responding to the challenge I set in my air quality strategy to reduce taxi emissions 

and improve efficiency. I look forward to when a fully competitive model comes to 

market.” An all-electric e-NV200 concept is also set to undergo trials in the Capital. 

Taxi versions of the NV200 have already been unveiled in Tokyo and it has also 

been chosen as the exclusive New York City ‘Taxi of tomorrow’. Subject to final 

testing, including a crash-test, the diesel-powered Nissan NV200 aims to receive 

full London Taxi certification later this year. 

The Nissan 2.7-litre TD27 diesel engine, the powertrain for LTI’s FX4 ‘Fairway’ 

black cab, was introduced for its improved speed, reliability and efficiency for 

the London cabbie’s daily drive. The same engine also featured in the Fairway’s 

successor, the TX1. The NV200 is set to build on this reputation. Designed from the 

inside out for the well-being of passengers, drivers and even other road users, the 

NV200 London Taxi delivers more comfort, space and convenience for occupants. 

A particular focus was also placed on providing for passengers with mobility issues. 

Alan Norton, from Assist UK, said: “Assist UK is proud to be associated with 

Nissan in the development of an accessible taxi to meet the needs of all disabled 

people. We have had the opportunity to bring together experts from all fields of 

disability to work with designers to ensure the vehicle will work for all in their 

transport needs. The work is ongoing and future refinements are planned after the 

initial launch, as many ideas have been discussed and are currently undergoing 

development. We congratulate Nissan for its initiative and wish them every success 

with their project.” 

DURABLE AND RELIABLE 

The Nissan NV200 London Taxi is based on the company’s multi-purpose NV200 

compact van - a vehicle which has won many awards including International 

Van Of The Year. Launched at end of 2009, the model has been introduced to 40 

countries, selling over 100,000 units worldwide. The Nissan NV200 London Taxi 

comfortably seats five adults - three on a rear bench with two on rear-facing, folddown 

seats. The front passenger seat has been removed to create space for luggage. 

It has sliding passenger doors, which were developed for easy open and close. The 

diesel version of the Nissan NV200 London Taxi is expected to be competitively 

priced below the new TX4 and will be available through a designated ‘specialist’ 

Nissan dealer. 

RUNNING COSTS 

Nissan’s NV200 promises significantly improved running costs, with the frugal 

1.5 dCi 89 HP EuroV, 6-speed manual drivetrain achieves 53.3mpg on a combined 

cycle. Nissan believes that over the course of a year, NV200 London Taxi drivers 

would spend around 50% less - about £700 - on fuel than TX4 drivers. Exact 

specifications will not be known until further testing is carried out; these are 

figures based on estimates and specification figures of existing NV200 van. With 

a focus on improving air quality in the city, the NV200 London Taxi’s Euro V 

engine only emits up to 139g/km of CO2. More importantly, the harmful NOx and 

PM (particulate) gases on which authorities are seeking particular improvement in 

‘clean air’ legislation, would be reduced by an estimated 135 metric tonnes and 20 

metric tonnes per year. 

An all electric version could have an even bigger impact on London’s air quality. 

Having been the first car manufacturer to mass produce a 100% electric family car 

with its trail-blazing Nissan LEAF, Nissan could cement its place at the forefront 

of motoring technology with the introduction of an all-electric e-NV200 London 

Taxi. With running costs estimated to be around one fifth of a conventional, dieselpowered 

Hackney Carriage it is likely to be popular with drivers too. 

Andy Palmer, Executive Vice President of Nissan, said: “Nissan is proud to be 

delivering a 21st century vision for one of London’s most iconic vehicles. The 

‘black cab’ is as much a part of the London landscape as Big Ben and, whilst there 

will always be a place for that familiar silhouette, the Nissan NV200 London 

Taxi focuses as much attention on its interior as the exterior - a better experience 

for drivers and passengers. The design process for the NV200 London Taxi was 

exhaustive and will be further improved. In addition to ensuring drivers would 

be comfortable spending extended hours behind the wheel, we’ve had to consider 

every user for this vehicle - there are no specific customer profiles in the back of 

a London cab. Adults, children, business professionals, foreign visitors, disabled 

travellers - they’re all potential customers. We’ve even considered those who might 

never get inside the taxi but who will benefit from features such as the model’s 

lower CO2 emissions or the un-obstructing sliding doors. 

“The Nissan NV200 is a global taxi, launching in the biggest and brightest cities 

in the world. Safe, comfortable, efficient and convenient - it’s a great step forward 

for providing a transport solution that is good for both its users and other city 

inhabitants.” 

EXTERIOR DETAIL 

The clean, functional design of the NV200 London Taxi combines styling cues 

from existing Nissan passenger cars and commercial vehicles and adds a number of 

unique features such as the dramatic upswept swage line that neatly frames the door 

glass. This sculpted line runs around the front of the vehicle to create a dramatic 

sense of movement, while the deep side windows provide enhanced visibility - an 

essential quality in a busy city environment. The distinctive grille flows into the 

slimline wraparound headlights, while body-coloured bumpers extend seamlessly 

into the specially widened front wings to create a smooth, powerful look. The 

striking extended wheel arches are unique to the London Taxi, and accommodate 

the vehicle’s wider track and modified suspension and steering system. 

The NV200 London Taxi also features unique front direction indicators. 

Relocated into the lower half of the bumper they sit further towards the outer edges 

of the vehicle and are integrated with LED daytime running lights. This gives them 

greater visibility in urban traffic. 

INTERIOR STYLING 

To give passengers the best possible view out, the NV200 London Taxi features 

large side windows that extend the full length of the vehicle. The glass area is 

uninterrupted by doorframes or body pillars to create a sleek, uncluttered look. 

Continuing the theme, the door handles are flush rather than proud of the bodywork. 

Twin sliding doors are wide, easy to use and make it much easier for occupants 

carrying large or heavy bags to get in and out. To further improve access for all 



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passengers, the left-hand door aperture has been enlarged (30mm increase in width, 

20mm in height) to meet the requirements of wheelchair users. As a result of this 

modification, the NV200 London Taxi meets all TfL regulations in regard to access, 

and has been approved by disability group Assist UK. The organisation has been 

involved at numerous stages in the vehicle’s development, and has provided the 

design and engineering team valuable feedback. At the rear, the NV200 London 

Taxi has practical twin loading doors split 70/30. These give access to a large 

luggage area that can be altered by sliding the seat units backwards and forwards. 

The seating follows a conventional London Taxi five-seater layout with a rear 

bench (capable of accommodating three passengers) and two rear-facing, folddown 

seats opposite. However, the NV200 differs from traditional London Taxis 

by having the rear bench split 70/30 and mounted on tracks. This allows for much 

greater cabin flexibility, as the two 

seat units can be moved independently 

to accommodate large or awkwardly 

shaped luggage. This facility also has 

benefits when carrying passengers in 

wheelchairs as it creates more floor 

area in which to turn and manoeuvre. 

To free up even more luggage space, 

the front passenger seat has been 

removed. 

The two rearward-facing seats are 

attached to a new driver bulkhead 

that separates the driver from the 

passenger compartment. Constructed 

from steel and plastic, this reinforced 

divide has a dog-leg shape that creates 

extra legroom and further aids the 

loading of a wheelchair. The bulkhead 

also incorporates mountings for the 

seatbelts, along with fixing points to enable a wheelchair to be secured. An easy-touse 

loading ramp has been developed and can be stored within the cabin. 

The NV200 London Taxi has a large panoramic glass roof. Measuring 1.2m by 

1.2m, it gives passengers an unrivalled view of the sky above and has the added 

advantage of providing more headroom. The cabin lighting control switch has been 

installed in the approved position, while a door-activated floor lighting system has 

been developed, fitted and approved. Even the seat facings have been developed 

specifically for use in taxis. Not only do they feature high-visibility yellow panels 

at their leading edges, they are also finished in a special hard-wearing material that 

is easy to clean. 

The front of the vehicle offers drivers a comfortable and well-appointed ‘office’ 

in which to conduct a day’s work. Designed to offer long-distance comfort for 

professional users, the design of the driving environment has been carefully thoughtout. 

The cabin abounds with clever touches, such as card holders on the backs of the 

sun visors; trays within the centre console storage area; and a convenience hook for 

hanging goods. The door pockets are large enough to hold two A4-sized map books, 

while a secret compartment within the glovebox can house valuables out of sight. 

The instrument panel houses one of the most comprehensive trip computers 

available anywhere. As well as the more usual pieces of information - fuel 

consumption, service intervals, mileage displays etc - the computer can be 

programmed by the driver to provide a helpful shift-up display. Another crucial 

feature for any hard working cabbie is Bluetooth connectivity. This is fitted as 

standard and allows for hand-free operation of most compatible phones. 

TURNING CIRCLE, DRIVETRAIN AND CHASSIS 

• Modified suspension and steering system to achieve required 25ft turning circle 

• Unique ‘steering knuckle’ strut design delivers greater wheel articulation 

• Electric power steering for efficiency and ease of use at low speeds 

• Frugal and clean 1.5-litre dCi turbodiesel engines 

• Potential savings of over £650 for taxi drivers covering 22k miles a year 

In order to meet the CoF requirement for a 25ft (7.62m) turning circle, the NV200’s 

entire front suspension and steering assembly has been redesigned. Developed and 

engineered by an engineering team at Vectayn in the UK, the new system allows for 

greater wheel articulation with no compromise to the vehicle’s interior packaging. 

To achieve the required level of articulation, both front wheels have been moved 

100mm outboard. In addition, the front suspension has been changed from the 

standard MacPherson Strut to a new design that incorporates a separate steering 

knuckle connected via swivel bearings. 

With a conventional strut, the whole assembly turns when steering is applied. By 

switching to a separate knuckle layout, only the knuckle and the hub turn. This, in 

turn, allows for much greater wheel articulation and ensures that the wheel remains 

perpendicular to the road at all times. 

Combined with the wider track (which allows for the turned wheel to clear 

the inner wheel arch), modified steering rack and double Cardan driveshafts that 

incorporate two universal joints, the NV200 London Taxi has a turning circle of less 

than 25ft (7.62m). The new assembly is mounted on a sub-frame that is connected 

to the vehicle with compliant rubber mounts. These mounts help isolate noise and 

vibration while a revised anti-roll bar gives effective control of body roll under 

cornering. 

At the rear, the NV200 London Taxi features double-elliptical leaf springs. The 

entire rear suspension system is very compact and uses heavily-angled dampers to 

minimise cabin intrusion. This has the added benefit of keeping the floor as low 

as possible. The NV200 London Taxi also features an impressive array of safety 

features designed to protect occupants and pedestrians. High intensity cabin and 

door impact absorption structures help provide a safety shield around occupants 

in an accident, while pedestrian safety is enhanced by the use of energy-absorbing 

materials in the bumper, bonnet and cowl. 

The taxi is fitted with an electric power steering, with a strong self-centering 

action at lower engine speeds, it makes light work of tight manouevres and delivers 

excellent feedback to the driver. 

Anti-lock brakes (ABS) are standard on NV200, and are augmented by Brake 

Assist and Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD). Brake Assist maintains 

maximum deceleration during an emergency stop even if the driver reduces the 

pedal effort while EBD constantly alters the front disc to rear drum balance to 

achieve optimum brake performance, automatically compensating for differing 

passenger weights. 

The NV200 London Taxi is powered by a frugal 1.5-litre, four-cylinder turbodiesel 

engine with two power outputs: 89hp and 110hp. Based on the K9K 1.5dCi 

common rail unit, the 1,461cc eight-valve engine combines excellent fuel economy 

with low maintenance costs and punchy performance. It also has exceptionally low 

CO2 emissions that start from 139g/km (89hp engine) - a figure that comfortably 

undercuts existing London Taxi offerings. 

Versions fitted with the 89hp engine feature a five-speed manual transmission, 

while 110hp variants benefit from a six-speed unit. Both powerplants are fully 

compliant with the latest EuroV emissions regulations. 

DEALERSHIPS 

The NV200 London Taxi will be sold through a designated Nissan ‘specialist’ 

dealer and will be competitively priced, significantly below the current London 

Taxi Company TX4. More details and a pricing structure for options and features 

will be announced closer to the launch date. 



Five Die In Bogota Taxi Chase 

Five people died and two others were injured when their car crashed 

during a high-speed chase with four taxis through the streets of 

Columbian capital Bogota. The chase began when the driver of a 

Mazda car failed to stop after colliding with one of the taxis. Police 

said the Mazda lost control and spun into a concrete electricity pole 

and then hit the cab. 

“We crashed with a taxi just after coming out of a disco but didn’t 

stop,” one of the two survivors of the car wreck told a local television 

news programme. “Four taxis then came chasing after us,” he added. 

Bogota cab drivers frequently carry guns or knives to defend themselves 

in the capital, where crime rates are spiralling. They also call fellow 

radio drivers to gang up on passengers who fail to pay fares. One taxi 

driver was arrested. 

CCTV Turns UK Cabbies into Snoops? 

We don’t usually look at the UK in Global News but this one grabbed 

our attention because it could be important. It even involves those who 

have the notice but not the equipment – and no, that isn’t meant to be 

a joke! 

A number of London taxis are fitted with CCTV, the idea being that 

should anything untoward occur then an image of the perpetrator would 

be captured. Any images can only be downloaded by the licensing 

authority via the Met Police, but the CCTV option is now in danger 

following an order from the Information Commissioner’s Office to 

Southampton City Council, who since 2009 have ordered local taxi 

drivers to video and record their passengers’ conversations. 

Now information commissioner, Christopher Graham, has told the 

licensing authority that all the equipment must be removed from their 

taxis by 1 November 2012. He said that by requiring taxi operators to 

record all conversations and images while the vehicles were in use, 

Southampton City Council were going too far. Mr Graham added: “We 

recognise the council’s desire to ensure the safety of passengers and 

drivers, but this has to be balanced against the degree of privacy that 

most people would reasonably expect in the back of a taxi. However, 

their policy is a breach of the Data Protection Act and recording all 

conversations is out of proportion to the very low amount of trouble 

seen by taxi drivers. It is also important to stop the recordings because 

many drivers use their vehicles outside work.” 

The ICO – sometimes referred to as the Snoop Patrol – recently 

stopped Oxford City Council from implementing a similar CCTV 

service in its taxis surveillance policy. They closed by saying: 

“We hope this action sends a clear message to local authorities that 

they must properly consider all the legal obligations on them before 

requiring the installation of CCTV or similar equipment and that audio 

recording should be very much the exception, rather than the rule.” 

GLOBAL NEWS 

Would You Believe It – Minicabs in Ghana! 

Nothing special in this story other than to show that London’s problems 

are by no means unique. A Ghanaian judge in the south eastern Atlantic 

coast city of Tema recently sentenced an “unlicensed taxi driver” (yes, 

a minicab driver!) who faced a touting offence to 14 days in prison - 

with hard labour! Ben Arthur pleaded guilty at the court to charges of 

picking up unauthorised passengers and in doing so, preventing the free 

flow of traffic. The prosecutor told the court that a policeman on patrol 

saw the accused park his vehicle at the local business centre. Arthur 

was then seen to ask passers-by if they wanted a taxi. Meanwhile, 

traffic struggled to squeeze through the small gap he had left. 

“Let this sentence be a lesson to other unlicensed “taxi drivers,” said 

the judge after mentioning the hard labour. Make it six months and you 

might even get rid of them in London! 

Scottish Taxi Driver Gets Ticket For Helping 

A Blind Passenger! 

Like London, traffic wardens in Glasgow seem to be rather over 

zealous. This stems from a spate of parking tickets (PCNs) issued after 

drivers had briefly left their cabs to help disabled passengers – one 

driver especially who received a ticket while helping a blind passenger 

from his TX4. 

Taxi authorities now want talks with the council following another 

driver, Iain Robertson, who received a PCN that included a photo of 

the TX2 driver helping a one-legged passenger into a shop! A taxi 

spokesperson told Global News: “It’s ridiculous. You can’t possibly 

leave a blind person or someone with one leg by the side of the road, 

especially when they aren’t even familiar with the area? How can you 

provide a service with these type of restrictions?” 

The local authority had refused to cancel the disputed tickets despite 

an appeal from the first driver, James Devine. A computerised log from 

his radio circuit showed that his cab had stopped for just two minutes 

outside a dental hospital while dropping off the blind passenger. But 

the council rejected his appeal. That’s what you call a council with 

heart... a bit like London? 

Polish Taxi Drivers Demonstrate In Support Of 

Death Penalty 

Angered by a spate of murders of their fellow taxi drivers, Polish 

cabbies drove through major cities recently in a demonstration to 

demand the restoration of the death penalty. “The death penalty would 

deter criminals,” said Kazimierz Dobrowolski, a 60-year-old taxi 

driver from Warsaw. 

Poland abolished capital punishment many years ago leaving life 

imprisonment as the country’s toughest sentence with defendants being 

able to apply for a conditional release after 25 years. 



Across the world, the London taxi service is renowned for its drivers - and the 

iconic vehicles they drive. There are also an increasing number of people 

who want to own a vintage vehicle and the taxi is their vehicle of choice. For 

many of these people, once owning a cab becomes a reality they are passionate 

about restoring their vehicle – some just for pleasure, whilst some use them for 

business purposes. Many join The London Vintage Taxi Association, which was 

founded in the UK, but today has members around the world. Some members 

of the London Vintage Taxi Association are cab drivers in London and some are 

licensed elsewhere in the UK. There is a dedicated American section in the USA. 

There, as in the UK, many of the members own and preserve historic London taxis. 

It isn’t always a case of just “spit and polish” - many of members’ cars have been 

rescued in derelict condition, with many years spent on the restoration process. 

Members receive a full colour, glossy bi-monthly magazine, ‘Vintage Taxi’. 

EVENTS SHOWCASE THE CABS 

The LVTA can answer quite a wide range of questions about the London taxi and 

its history, from researchers, family historians and writers. Each year, the LVTA 

attends a number of rally events although unfortunately one of the larger shows, 

as well as some of the smaller events, this year was cancelled due to the inclement 

weather. Over the weekend of October 6/7th this year LVTA members will be 

showing some of their vehicles at the London Transport Depot Open Week-End 

held at the Acton Depot. There will also be display cases containing memorabilia 

and driving tests for members of the public and ‘Mystery 

Tours’ in vintage cabs round the local area. Bill Munro, 

a London taxi driver, and a well-known trade writer, will 

be giving a couple of lectures every day. Story telling 

will also take place with readings from the recently 

published “Toby The Taxi” book, which was created by 

LVTA member Peter Marshal) and a ‘Knowledge’ trail 

for younger visitors. 

Once again this year the LVTA will 

have a stand at the Footman James 

Classic Car Show, held at the NEC in 

Birmingham. This is always a wellattended 

popular event with many 

vintage cars on show. Visitors last 

year got the chance to take a close 

look at some of the members’ vintage 

LVTA Member Golf Tabbert in Germany, 

with his cab 

Enfield Pageant 2012 

ICONIC VINTAGE TAXIS 

vehicles and also a new TX4, loaned 

by The London Taxi Company. 

This event takes place over the weekend 16th-18th November. 

If you are interested in joining the LVTA, please contact the Membership 

Secretary, Stephen Dimmock by email Stephen.Dimmock@btinternet.com or by 

post to 51 Ferndale Crescent, Cowley, Uxbridge, UB8 2AY. You do not have to 

own a taxi to join, all are welcome. 

MAYOR OF LONDON’S 

ROADS TASK FORCE 

London’s roads face a number of challenges in the short, medium and long term: 

• Conflicts between competing uses and users 

• Need for significant investment and London’s road asset, to ensure they are fit 

for a 21st century city 

• Growth in London’s population and employment will add to existing pressures 

on the road network 

• Rising expectations of quality of public space 

• Imperative to continue improving safety on London’s roads 

Roads are vital to the Capital’s economy and to movement around the city; 

roughly 80% of all passenger trips and many freight trips in London are made 

by road. London’s roads are also important public spaces and are the location 

for economic and social activity. The first major strategic review of London’s 

road network for a generation has begun. It is working to propose long term 

solutions to improve the capital’s roads and tackle some of London’s most high 

profile junctions such as Hammersmith Flyover, Purley Way, Wandsworth Town 

Centre, Euston Road, Archway, and Kings Cross. The Roads Task Force was a 

key election pledge made by the Mayor; the group is looking at how TfL and the 

boroughs could redesign gyratories and congestion blackspots, make journeys 

more reliable, and continue to make roads safer for all users. It is also looking at 

how the road network could better serve local communities, helping to transform 

the urban realm, cut pollution and ease congestion across the capital. More than 

70% of trips to work are made entirely by walking, cycling, driving or taking the 

bus, and the remaining 30% use roads to access rail and tube stations. On top of 

this, almost 90% of freight deliveries in and out of London are made using the 

capitals road network. 

As London’s population grows by an expected 1.25 million people by 

2031, congestion will also rise by an anticipated 14% despite a programme of 

combative measures and investment. This will place increasing challenges and 

demands on the road network, as we strive to strike heighten the local quality 

of life while enabling efficient movement of people and goods around the city 

without weakening London’s productivity and competitiveness. Boris Johnson 

said: “A healthy road network is essential for this great city; for our economy, 

for pedestrians, bus passengers, motorists, and cyclists. London deserves a road 

network that isn’t just a relic of 1950s and 1960s urban planning, but a road 

system that is fit for the 21st century. My Roads Task Force will consider every 

need and help ensure the future success of our capital.” 

An interim report will be prepared for the Mayor by November 2012. The 

final report published in spring 2013. Together with the Mayor’s Rail Vision, 

this report will form an important part of TfL’s contribution to the Mayor’s 2020 

vision for the capital. You can submit your comments at https://consultations. 

tfl.gov.uk/roads/taskforce or by email to RoadsTaskForce@tfl.gov.uk – the 

consultation is now open and runs until 14th September 2012. 



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From R reg to 51 Reg 

For details please ring 

020 7226 7205 

07534 090409 

07930 610160 

PARTS 

Why not visit us online at 

www.taxiglobe.info 

TRANSMISSIONS 

FOR SALE 

CANTWELL TAXIS LTD 

TX1-TX2 for sale 

TX1-TX2-TX4 to rent 

with full back up facilities 

For further details 

please ring 07950 811150 

TRANSMISSION 

SERVICES 

OPENING HOURS 6.30AM-4.30PM MON-FRI 

TAXI 

ALLARD TRANSMISSION 

SERVICES 

TAXI TANSMISSIONS SUPPLIED AND FITTED 

12 MONTH 40,000 MILES 0208 534 8268 

HELP DESK AND ACCOUNTS LYNNE/GEMMA 

WORKSHOP DOUG OR ANDY 

UNIT 9 THORNHAM GROVE, LONDON E15 1DN 

Website: www.taxiglobe.info – To advertise in the most independent newspaper – Telephone – 01778 391189 Editorial – 01707 885439 

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C & S TAXIS 

(LONDON) LTD 

130 Three Colts Lane, London, E2 6JN 

C & S TAXIS 

(LONDON) LTD 

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HAVE YOU HAD AN ACCIDENT THAT WASN’T YOUR FAULT? 

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New TX4 loan cab (no fees to pay) 

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Personal injury compensation 

All work guaranteed 

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Low bakes oven for the very best results 

All insurance work undertaken 

Commission given to all referrals 

24hr recovery service AND lots more 

DON’T LOSE OUT! 

C & S TAXIS 

(LONDON) LTD 

C&S Taxis London Ltd - have now purchased SIX brand new TX4s, 

specially allocated for their crash repair body shop - A Class of Their Own 

C & S TAXIS (LONDON) Ltd Crash Repair Centre 

NEED TO RENT A CAB? LOOK NO FURTHER! 

TX4 - replacement vehicle given with every crash repair. 

Low bakes spray for the best results • TX4 cabs for rent 

Fairway drivers • TX1s and TX11s • Competitive prices • Full & half flat 

Full back-up services • All taxi work carried out • Servicing • Overhauls • Running repairs 

130-131 Three Colts Lane, Bethnal Green, London, E2 6JN 

Tel: 020 7613 4442 / Mob: 079 5192 8502 / Fax: 020 7729 1712 

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£135 

The Deal the Trade has been waiting for. 

PER 

WEEK 

DRIVE AWAY A ELEGANCE 

AND IN FOUR YEARS TIME 

AUTOMATIC FOR £135 PER WEEK* 

YOU CAN EITHER: 

• Includes a free FOUR YEAR 

MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY 

• GUARANTEED RESIDUAL VALUE 

after four years 

• Option to cover routine maintenance 

for just 99p PER DAY 

It’s that simple. So, call us today. 

LONDON: 

The London Taxi Company, 

39-41 Brewery Road LONDON N7 9QH 

t: +44 (0)20 7700 0888 e: london@london-taxis.co.uk 

• BUY the cab 

• Use any EQUITY as a deposit 

against a new cab 

• Hand it back and WALK AWAY 

www.london-taxis.co.uk 

*Based on a deposit of £2,000, then £134.57 per week (monthly equivalent £583.14 x 48 payments) with a guaranteed fi nal value of £13,982.50 at the end of the agreement, 

subject to 30,000 miles per annum (120,000 miles total). Includes 4 year manufacturer backed vehicle warranty. Option to buy Service Plan from 99p per day. Other mileage 

options are available. Terms and conditions apply. Business Users only. Finance subject to status and approval through Black Horse Taxi Finance Preferences scheme. Not 

available with any other offer. We reserve the right to remove the offer without notice. 

Website: www.taxiglobe.info – To advertise in the most independent newspaper – Telephone – 01778 391189 Editorial – 01707 885439 

Official fuel consumption figures for the TX4 (Euro 5) in mpg (1/100km): Urban 25.7 (11.0) - 27.7 (10.2), Extra Urban 40.4 (7.0) - 42.8 (6.6), Combined 33.6 (8.4) - 35.3 (8.0), CO2 emissions: 209 - 222 g/km.

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