Its turning radius was comparable to a traditional London cab.

Has a local ferry and is a five-minute free taxi ride to Central - in a London black cab, no less.

As though on cue, a black London cab came down the hill and he walked down the steps to hop in.

The tunnel will be an average of 8.3 feet in diameter, big enough for a London black cab should one lose its way.

This is still the legally required turning circle for all London cabs.

"That's rather a nice experience," he said, "quite different from jumping into a London cab."

I began to fantasize about a black London cab drawing up by my side.

They are ubiquitous and safe and their fares put London cabs to shame.

After winning the £50,000 prize money, he used some of it to improve the engine of his London black cab.

It used to be said of the Liberal party in the 60s and 70s that they could fit into a London cab.