Well, London cabs might be different but in continental Europe most taxis are slightly modified cars (signs, taximeter, ...) and not purpose-built vehicles. In

Well, London cabs might be different but in continental Europe most taxis are slightly modified cars (signs, taximeter, ...) and not purpose-built vehicles. In Germany for example most common taxis are most likely Mercedes Benz E-class, even though that's changing in the last years.