Yes you know that includes all those minicab companies/drivers and gypsy cabs as well, not just licenced cabbies. For non uk readers there are two types of tax

Yes you know that includes all those minicab companies/drivers and gypsy cabs as well, not just licenced cabbies. For non uk readers there are two types of taxis in the UK Full Taxis which can be hailed on the street and minicabs which have to be booked by phone - plus there where a lot of illegal cabs in places like London (presumably now gone legit with uber etc)