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London Taxi Melbourne Trial Nears As Single Evaluation Car Arrives

A single ‘London Taxi’ took to the streets of Melbourne this week, following the launch of a wider trial in Perth late last year. The quirky TX4 cab, its design inspired by the iconic taxis of the British capital, is in Melbourne as an


A single ‘London Taxi’ took to the streets of Melbourne this week, following the launch of a wider trial in Perth late last year.

The quirky TX4 cab, its design inspired by the iconic taxis of the British capital, is in Melbourne as an early evaluation vehicle ahead of a 100-car trial.

The Perth trial is understood to have been met with some criticism from drivers, with local news programs reporting complaints about the quirky cab’s brakes.

The affected cars have since been recalled, and the London Taxi Company - which is owned by Chinese company and Volvo parent Geely - says it has delivered a 30 percent improvement in braking performance.

The company says it has also improved the engine-cooling and air-conditioning systems to combat the hotter Perth climates.

Speaking with Melbourne radio station 3AW this week, London Taxi Company boss Evan Simeon said the Melbourne expansion “is very exciting”.

"We'd like to trial at least 100 here in Victoria as a sample patch and then work from that,” Simeon told 3AW.

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