TX1 is a type of hackney carriage. A hackney carriage is a black taxi in London England. London Taxis International introduced the TX1 hackney carriage in 1997.

Worshipful Company of Hackney Carriage Drivers was created in 1990.

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A black cab is a traditional "London"-style taxi, or Hackney carriage.

A hackney or hackney carriage also called acab, black cab, hack or London taxi is a carriage or automobile for hire. A hackney of a more expensive or high class was called a remise.Browse LondonHeathrowExecutives.com.