Can you shout taxi in London?

If you see that the light is on (you'll know if it is, it's a bright yellow light), then to hail the cab simply stand on the side of the pavement and extend your arm outward. There's no need to shout “taxi” and indeed, it's actually illegal to shout “taxi” whilst trying to hail a cab.



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Since the time of Queen Anne, the humble Hackney carriage has attracted the most legislation, totaling over 37 Acts, many of which are still in force. One thing many passengers may not be aware of is it is actually illegal to hail a taxi cab in motion.

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There are two kinds of taxis in the U.K. - taxis that you flag down (Hackney carriages), and taxis that you book in advance (private hire) - and that includes Uber. You are not allowed to flag down a private hire vehicle.

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You can flag them down in the street Stand in a suitable place beside the road and put your hand out. Look for the orange taxi sign above the windscreen, the taxi is only available if this sign is lit up.

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There are two kinds of taxis in the U.K. - taxis that you flag down (Hackney carriages), and taxis that you book in advance (private hire) - and that includes Uber. You are not allowed to flag down a private hire vehicle.

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London Black Taxis +44 (0)20 3984 4515.

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Tipping taxi drivers It is polite to tip 10 to 15% of the taxi fare for black cabs and licensed minicabs in London. However, most people simply round up the fare to the nearest £1 and tell the driver to keep the change.

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From Driver Rule 54-20 (in PDF): It is against the law to refuse a person based on race, disability, or a destination in New York City. A taxicab driver is required to drive a passenger to any destination in the five boroughs. You can make a refusal complaint by calling 3-1-1.

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As a taxi and minicab driver working in the UK, you'll find it's much easier and more cost-effective to hire a vehicle from a reputable operator like Addison Lee, rather than use your own car as a private hire vehicle. Do taxi drivers and minicab drivers own their cabs? Not necessarily.

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There's no need to shout “taxi” and indeed, it's actually illegal to shout “taxi” whilst trying to hail a cab.

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A hackney or hackney carriage (also called a cab, black cab, hack or London taxi) is a carriage or car for hire.

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There are currently around 21,000 black cabs in London, licensed by the Public Carriage Office.

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Look for the light – if the roof light on top of the cab is lit, the taxi is available for service. Raise your arm to “flag” the cab, and do your best to make eye contact with the driver. Be prepared to let the driver know where you're headed.

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The rule derives its name from the tradition by which a hackney carriage driver at the head of a queue of taxicabs is obliged to take the first passenger requesting a ride.

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“Flagfall” is a taxi word that means the minimum cost for hiring a taxi. When the taxi meter is started, your cost starts at the flag fall value, and increases with distance travelled or time taken.

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