Licensed taxis always have a blue number plate and are usually black or metallic coloured saloon/station wagon cars. They should also have a roof light with the official Amsterdam “TaXXXi” logo and the company name and taxi number.
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While there are some exceptions in certain places (like London, where taxis are black) the most common taxi color is yellow in most places worldwide. In some cities and countries where taxis aren't painted yellow, the taxi sign placed on top of the roof is usually yellow.
Why London Taxis are Black. The Austin FX3 of 1948 made the black taxi look popular. The cab was made in black, and anyone who wanted a different colour had to pay extra. Seeing as it was the post-war period, not a lot of people had money for that.
While black is the most common colour for London taxis, it's not required to be so. They can be blue, yellow, green, red, whatever. Most tend to be black because of its recognition.
Tokyo's taxis are distinguished by the color of their license plates and lights. Licensed taxis use green license plates while privately owned cars use white and yellow plates. Vacant cabs display the characters “kuusha”, or “empty car” in red LEDs in the front window.
According to the UBS Prices & Earnings Report, Oslo, Norway, has the world's most expensive taxi ride. For a 5-km (3-mile) trip, passengers pay an average of $32.10. In comparison, the same taxi ride in New Delhi, India, would only cost $1.54, making it the world's least expensive taxi ride.