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	Manganese Bronze - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		London Taxis International which manufactures London Black Taxis for distribution throughout the United Kingdom and worldwide;
		London Taxi Finance which provides finance deals for the purchase of taxis.
		The FX3 taxi with an Austin badge was produced in 1948.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Manganese_Bronze (418 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		London Mayor Ken Livingstone and London 2012 Chairman Sebastian Coe were introduced to the drivers of the cabs by Ian Pickering, Chairman of Manganese Bronze, the parent company of London Taxis International.
		Mr Pickering said: "London Taxis International manufacturers of the famous London fl taxi, are pleased to back London's bid to host the 2012 Games by producing a special edition London 2012 liveried taxi.
		Phil Davis, licensed taxi driver and founding Master of the Company of Hackney Carriages, said: "A lot of taxi drivers traditionally come from and live in East London, and London 2012's plans would regenerate large parts of the area.
	www.london2012.org /en/news/archive/2004/november/2004-11-18-15-35.htm (394 words)

	CNN.com - London cabbies: Brain cell mightier than microchip - Aug 14, 2006 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		LONDON, England (Reuters) -- Satellite navigation systems may be the latest "must have" car gadgets but London cabbies, who have to pass the world's toughest taxi exam, are not impressed.
		The increasingly sophisticated devices were allowed in London cabs for the first time earlier this year, but so far few drivers have opted for the hi-tech guidance systems, preferring instead to rely on their own brain power.
		London's lack of a grid system and the fact that licensed cabs can be hailed from any street means taxi drivers have to decide immediately which route to take rather than stopping to look at a map, or ask a controller by radio or to key in destinations into a satnav, said Oddy.
	www.cnn.com /2006/TECH/08/14/satnav.london.taxis.reut/index.html (799 words)

	CanadianDriver: A brief history of the London taxi
		A London taxi must undergo rigorous periodic inspections and is retired after 10 to 12 years and hundreds of thousands of miles of service.
		Many private owners are members of the London Vintage Taxi Association, founded in 1978 and dedicated to the preservation and enjoyment of London taxis of all ages.
		Additional information on London taxis and the LVTA can be found on the internet at www.lvta.co.uk and at www.lti.co.uk/ or by writing to The Secretary, LVTA North American Section, P.O. Box 1213, Hartwell, Georgia, 30643.
	www.taxikemperman.nl /artikelen/Canadiandriver.html (1328 words)

	USA/Canada Taxi Purchases (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		The reason is that the great number of older taxis that plied for hire in London underwent a dramatic change at the turn of the century in that all taxis had to be wheelchair compliant at turn of year 2000.
		The basic problem with the earlier taxis, a design problem endemic to British cars, was that of rust, and sadly many eminently restorable taxis ended their life broken up for parts or scrapped as not many folk considered a working taxi as worthy of preservation.
		Do note that all London taxis are diesel, none are available as gasoline save the odd few that are duel fuel and these are not recommended due to high wear problems.
	www.londontaxiexports.co.uk /usa-canada.shtml (1291 words)

	The Premier London Taxi website
		Developed by co-operation between Austin, the coachbuilders Carbodies of Coventry and London taxi dealers Mann and Overton as a replacement for the obsolete 12/4, this experimental prototype dates from 1945.
		London Coach was formed in May, 1984 to fill the need for purpose built cabs left by the 1982 decision by Checker Motors (USA) to discontinue cab production.
		It was the first London cab to fully wheelchair accessible and to be licensed by the Public Carriage Office to carry four passengers.
	www.londontaxicompany.co.uk /taxicab_history.htm (3090 words)

	Taxicab, Limousine & Paratransit Association - TLPA - Members Only - Association News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		London Taxis North America, Inc. (LTNA), the vehicles' exclusive distributor in the U.S. and Canada, will have their first North American production vehicles arrive in Boston in late August.
		The London Taxis are expected to be on the road and available for use by their customers by early September.
		We have invested enormous resources to adapt the London Taxi TXII to meet the needs of the North American market and we are confident that consumers will appreciate the distinctive styling, quality, and features of the London Taxi," he added.
	www.tlpa.org /news/pr-081803.htm (546 words)

	About London Taxis North America, Inc. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		London Taxis North America, Inc. ("LTNA") was founded in September 2000 as an automotive "niche" business.
		The Company's mission is to change the face of the taxi and livery industry in North America through the importation, sale and servicing of a purpose-built vehicle manufactured in England by London Taxis International ("LTI").
		Having experienced the superlative qualities of the London Taxi in the United Kingdom, Smith came to perceive the importation and sale of the vehicle in the U.S. and Canada as a significant business opportunity.
	www.londontaxisna.com /about.htm (212 words)

	Access Law is Catalyst for Entirely New Taxi Design in London
		The 1995 Act required that all newly licensed taxis be accessible to people with disabilities and mandated that all taxis in London would be accessible by January 1, 2000.
		London Taxis International was recognized by British MP, Glenda Jackson, for its key role in achieving the goals of the 1995 legislation.
		While taxis were inaccessible, a disabled woman in need of a ride had to put herself at the mercy of anyone willing to pick her up.
	www.disabilityworld.org /April-May2000/Tech&Access/Taxis.htm (678 words)

	London Taxis - Brüel & Kjær
		London Taxis International, based at Coventry, England is the major supplier of the world-famous "fl cab", a familiar sight not only in London, but also in other UK cities and around the world.
		A taxi is often in use for 12 to 24 hours a day, with some vehicles operating around the clock using several drivers.
		A taxi is expected to have a working life of 10 to 15 years and to travel over half a million miles (800,000 km).
	www.bksv.com /license/2645.asp (1306 words)

	London - 1999
		With the population of London being so big, along with the age of the London city itself, the roads are narrow and the shopping areas seem to be continuous.
		The London Taxis are built by an ore company (London Taxis International is a division of Manganese Bronze Holdings PLC) and if you want a used one here's a link to them.
		Taxi drivers are not required to know much of anything about where things are but we found that the taxis that we used had knowledgeable drivers and they quickly got us where we needed to go.
	www.timberman.com /TRIPS/london.htm (2652 words)

	USATODAY.com - London taxicabs roll onto U.S. roads (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		London taxis, praised for their hardiness and longevity, last 10 years or longer.
		One accessory the London taxis don't come equipped with, however, is the London cabby — as esteemed as the vehicles and known for unfailing etiquette and an unerring sense of direction.
		London cabbies take up to four years studying for a license, a year of which is spent memorizing the thousands of streets — some shorter than the distance from home plate to first base — within the 6-mile radius of Charing Cross in downtown London.
	www.usatoday.com /news/nation/2003-09-14-london-taxis_x.htm (1021 words)

	Motor-Cross.ca - Sample Article
		The operators of these taxis are legendary for their encyclopedic knowledge of the British capital but the fascinating history of the vehicles they drive is less apparent to the casual observer.
		The specifications of London's taxis have been regulated since the days when horse drawn carriages plied the streets for hire.
		Additional information on London taxis and the LVTA can be found on the internet at www.osfn.org/britishcabs and at www.london-taxis.co.uk or by writing to The Secretary, LVTA North American Section, P.O. Box 1213, Hartwell, Georgia, 30643.
	www.motor-cross.ca /taxiarticle.html (1166 words)

	London's legendary back cab steps out in the world
		London Taxis International (LTI), the biggest manufacturer of the world's only purpose-built taxi vehicle, is embarking on a concerted effort to sell the British icon on wheels in two very different markets.
		LTI and its smaller rival Metrocab have exported the odd taxi over the years to more than 30 countries as diverse as South Africa, Russia and Japan where fl cabs are popular as wedding limousines.
		Those conditions were renewed this year by London Mayor Ken Livingstone, protecting LTI and Metrocab in their home market against potential competition from cheaper multi-purpose vehicles or "people movers".
	quickstart.clari.net /qs_se/webnews/wed/bu/Qbritain-transport-taxi.Ry3-_DO4.html (761 words)

	London taxis in Bay State? And what's with Volvo logo? - The Boston Globe
		What you saw was a Sunshine Taxi, which is no KIA, but is in fact a London Taxi, with big headroom, spacious legroom, built in England for ''for hire" jobs.
		Sunshine Taxi is based in Hudson with a hub in Concord.
		The London Taxis need to be booked in advance -- for airport transportation, weddings, graduations, proms, and other ceremonial events.
	www.boston.com /business/articles/2004/03/28/london_taxis_in_bay_state_and_whats_with_volvo_logo?mode=PF (999 words)

	rediff.com: London's classic cab is set for a local drive: BS
		Because London Taxis International, the maker of the famous fl cab which is one of the attractions of the British capital and among the more recognisable icons of the world, is gearing up for a local drive.
		London Taxis will be part of the UK automobile industry representation at the show.
		London Taxis International is a leading specialist taxi builder for more than 50 years.
	www.rediff.com /money/2002/jan/09taxi.htm (523 words)

	The famous London Taxis will shortly be available to purchase in the United States and Canada (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		Ian Pickering, CEO of London Taxis International, ltd. said, "We are delighted to have reached agreement with London Taxis North America, Inc. under which LTNA will be the exclusive distributor of the London Taxi in the United States and Canada.
		We are confident that the London Taxi will soon become as much loved in North America as it is in Britain -- by both passengers and drivers.
		Smith noted that London Taxis North America is presently taking orders for vehicles, and is planning on a late summer 2003 launch.
	www.ltna.com /pr-jan2002.htm (199 words)

	CNN.com - London black cabs heading to U.S. - Sep. 4, 2003
		London fl cabs heading to U.S. London taxis will be painted yellow to meet U.S. cities' taxi rules.
		London's famous fl cabs are hitting U.S. streets this month for the first time -- but many will have to be painted yellow before they can take passengers.
		"The London taxi has an aura about it that we are confident will appeal to customers," he told the UK Press Association.
	www.cnn.com /2003/WORLD/europe/09/04/london.taxis.us/index.html (425 words)

	Times Community Newspapers - The British are coming -- by taxi
		Barry Lynch was riding in one of London's famous fl taxis when he saw an ad for the manufacturer: London Taxis International in Coventry, England.
		Helen Lynch said she wanted to form a taxi business with an emphasis on quality control and cleanliness, while using a different type of vehicle than most typical taxi companies use.
		He said they foresee having a fleet made up half of the luxury London Executive Sedan model (about $48,900), which is the model they received in Leesburg last month; and the slightly cheaper Civilized Taxi model (about $42,000), which uses cloth-covered seats and lacks the wood trim of the Executive model.
	www.zwire.com /site/tab1.cfm?newsid=10099673&BRD=2553&PAG=461&dept_id=506047&rfi=6 (1445 words)

	..::SYNSTAR INTERNATIONAL::.. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		Synstar announces it has won two three-year contracts with London Taxis International to provide a complete IT maintenance and business continuity solution for the largest manufacturer of fl taxi cabs in the UK.
		The business continuity contract provides Coventry-based London Taxis with the option of relocating 20 of its critical staff to Synstar's nearby business recovery centre in Birmingham.
		Commenting on the contract, Tony Pearman, financial director of London Taxis said: "As part of a wider business risk strategy, we saw it as essential that we had a business continuity plan in place should any kind of disaster occur.
	www.synstar.com /news26101999.html (200 words)

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		One of the occasional seats has the facility to rotate from the seated position to outside of the taxi, thus enabling persons with mobility problems to be entered in and out of the taxi in a secure a dignified manner.
		Taxis have many applications; from executive airport transfer of customers, where luxury and comfort is of paramount importance, to short inner city trips where durability and easy cleaning is the key.
		To fulfil all these application demands, the seats are supplied with optional upholstery variants, such as wipe clean vinyl for city work to luxurious air permeable textiles for executive applications.
	www.isri.de /datenbank_isri/RubrikID1/29.html (297 words)

	INTERNETCONTENT.NET
		Campbell Deacon, Chairman and CEO of Azure Dynamics said, "Taxis are core constituents of our modern city lifestyles; with the enhancement of hybrid electric technology they can now become a significant contributor to smog reduction, thus improving the quality of the environment in which we live and work.
		We are particularly pleased to establish this MOU with London Taxi International.
		The London taxi is a recognized icon around the world.
	www.eyeforfuelcells.com /PrintVersion.asp?ReportID=1781 (365 words)

	Are cabs the next British invasion? (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		London Taxis International put its plush, roomy car on display at a Manhattan trade fair last week, in an effort to put the British taxi on American streets.
		The classic fl cab, as British as strawberries and cream at Wimbledon, is outfitted in gray leather, with two jump seats and plenty of room to stretch or to stow your bags.
		Eighty percent of Britain's cabs are manufactured by London Taxis, based in the British town of Coventry, according to Borwick.
	www.chron.com /content/chronicle/business/98/04/26/londontaxis.2-0.html (434 words)

	City Mayors: London taxis in the US
		The traditional London Taxi, famous for transporting the public in England for more than 50 years, is now available to taxi and livery fleet owners, hotels and resorts, and private consumers in North America.
		Massachusetts-based London Taxis North America Inc (LTNA), the vehicles' exclusive distributor in the US and Canada, took delivery of their first North American production vehicles when they arrived in Boston in late August 2003.
		But while the typical US taxi needs to be replaced every three years, Larry Smith predicts that London Taxis will have a lifespan of five to six years.
	www.citymayors.com /made4cities/london_taxi.html (1371 words)

	Jonathan Fry: Trafford Council Backs London Taxis
		A bid to relax strict rules on the type of vehicle that can be used as a taxi in Trafford was thrown out on Thursday 15 December as councillors backed purpose-built cabs.
		"The Trafford taxi trade was unanimously of the view that they did not want vehicles other than the classic cab to be licensed for Hackney carriage trade," said Andrew Overton, Market Development Consultant for LTI Vehicles, which manufactures the TXII, the latest incarnation of the London taxi.
		The meeting heard that the iconic London taxis were seen as a critical benefit to Trafford because of their recognisability as a Hackney carriage which can be hailed and prevents confusion with private hire vehicles.
	www.jonfry.com /2006/01/trafford-council-backs-london-taxis.html (835 words)

	Haje’s Writings » Blog Archive » Black cabs: not all they are cracked up to be.
		Story upon story wings its way to publications, either glorifying the merits of the London Taxis International (LTI) products, or to stomp on the performance of their competitors.
		For city driving (which is where many taxis spend most of their time), the figure is 29.0 miles per gallon.
		Based on all this, it becomes all the more ironic to see how London Taxis Internationals and its PR minions are trying to lobby their way into the midst of the marketplace.
	www.kamps.org /haje/black-cabs-london-taxis (749 words)

	CNN.com - China hails London's black cab - January 10, 2002
		Launched in 1997 the TX1 was developed with input from taxi drivers themselves and it is hoped its modern look will become as instantly recognizable on the streets of China as it is in London.
		As part of the deal, the Manganese subsidiary London Taxis International will also be allowed to buy taxi components built in China for its production in the West Midlands city of Coventry.
		London Taxis International is one of two companies in Britain producing the taxis.
	edition.cnn.com /2002/BUSINESS/asia/01/09/hk.cabs (406 words)

	Airport Taxis London - Information (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		London's licensed taxi drivers are extremely honest and will invariably hand any lost property in to the police within 24 hours.
		They are manufactured by London Taxis International (part of Managnese Bronze Holdings Plc) in their factory in Coventry.
		The London taxi is renowned throughout the world and is now sold to more than 25 countries.
	www.airport-taxis-london.co.uk /Info.html (307 words)

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