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Bristol Blue Taxis

 

History of Bristols Blue Taxis

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Bristol Blue is a particular shade of blue. Bristol blue glass has been produced in the city since the 18th century. This rich blue glass, used for anything from flower vases to gin bottles, was primarily responsible for the city's industrial success. It is an appropriate colour to paint Bristol taxis because it is an iconic feature of the city's history.

How to check you are in a licensed taxi

Check the ID badge

Anyone operating a licenced vehicle must also be a council-licensed driver. The council issues licenced drivers with two identity badges that include a photo of the driver, an identification number, and an expiry date. Drivers must wear a badge and show another in their vehicle.

The difference between hackney carriages and private hire vehicles, how to check if you're in a licensed taxi, assistance for disabled passengers and lost property in taxi advice.


Hackney Carriages

  • Are painted Bristol Blue.
  • Have an illuminated taxi sign on the roof.
  • Display white and red licence plates with black printing on the front and back of the vehicle which display details of the vehicle and the expiry date.
  • Bristol-licensed Hackney Carriage cars (commonly known as 'taxis') can pick you up from a taxi rank or be flagged down on the street.
  • The vehicles are blue in colour, with an illuminated taxi symbol on the roof and white and red licence plates on the front and rear.
  • All 'taxis' are handicap accessible, and there is no charge for assistance dogs or wheelchairs.



Private Hire

  • Private hire vehicles have to be pre-booked and cannot pick you up from a taxi rank or be flagged down in the street.
  • Come in various colours (except Bristol Blue) and display yellow and red licence plates with black printing on the front and back of the vehicle.
  • Can only be booked through a licensed operator and must be booked prior to travel


    Some of the larger private hire taxis in Bristol are V Cars, or AA Taxis.  Also Popular Bristol Taxis include All Bristol Cars







Taxi ranks

Taxi ranks are located throughout Bristol, some operate in the evenings and others operate 24 hours





















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