Airport Taxi | Croydon Taxi | Croydon Mini Cabs

In Croydon, the terms "taxi" and "minicab" refer to distinct types of licensed private passenger transport, although both fall under the broad SIC Code 49320 - Taxi operation. The key difference lies in how they operate and are regulated. Key Differences and Regulations in Croydon (and generally in London): Hailing vs. Pre-booking: Taxis (Hackney Carriages / "Black Cabs"): These are the traditional cabs you can hail directly from the street or find at designated taxi ranks (e.g., at East Croydon Station). They have a "for hire" light on the roof and a taximeter that calculates the fare. While often black, they can be other colours, but their design is typically distinctive. Minicabs (Private Hire Vehicles - PHVs): These MUST be pre-booked through a licensed operator. It is illegal for a minicab to be hailed on the street, and doing so means the vehicle and driver are uninsured for that journey, putting the passenger at risk.

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