There have been reports of some unofficial, unlicensed taxis in blue livery operating around these regions.

A spokesman said the possibility that she may have been taken in the street in an unlicensed taxi was "one of several lines of inquiry."

In Pittsburgh, jitney refers to an unlicensed taxi.

According to Joram, some urbs had unlicensed taxis at level, that is taxis without monitors.

Bases for unlicensed taxis and areas crowded with unregulated street vendors is a major problem, especially around Christmas time.

Some passengers of unlicensed taxis have been robbed, kidnapped, and/or raped.

And many passengers are supportive of unlicensed taxis.

Eventually drivers may form informal patrol zones corresponding to licensed and unlicensed taxis.

U.S. citizens taking unlicensed taxis have reported being robbed and assaulted.

Travelers should not accept rides in unlicensed taxis as they may be used by thieves to rob passengers.