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Two or four seater taxi cab, registration number: UU4011, parked in an unidentified London street. This new design invented by a Member of the Institute of Patentees had no side doors making it easier for passengers to enter and exit the cab. Ample room on the front platform allowed for heavy luggage to be stored. After passing the necessary police test, the cab was available for hire on the streets of London.

Photographed by Topical Press, 1920 - 1930

Image no: 15516

Inventory no: 1998/55999

20th Century London caption: Motorised taxis had been introduced at the start of the century, by British makers including Napier, Rover and Vauxhall. The First World War had severely affected the taxi industry, creating both a lack of drivers and of vehicle development. After the First World War, other firms seized the opportunity to develop new models. Morris introduced its Commercial Cab in 1928 and the G2 in 1932. Austin produced the High Lot taxi in 1930, followed by the Low Loader. The taxi in this foreground is one of the new Austin models. This design was invented by a Member of the Institute of Patentees. It had new side doors, making it easier for passengers to enter and exit the cab. There was also plenty of room on the front platform for heavy luggage to be stored. After passing the necessary police test, the cab was available for hire on the streets of London.

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