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I've never seen a prius in the UK that wasn't a taxi, it's interesting how some car stereotypes (like BMW owners failing to indicate) seem pretty universal but others don't cross borders.

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I heard Alexi Sayle (minor celeb in the UK) saying the other day that he had a friend who drove a Prius but got rid of it because he was fed up of people randomly getting in because they assumed it was a taxi.

I have always said, however, that if you're looking a for a good value reliable car you should always take note of what cars taxi drivers buy.

I had a complete stranger suddenly get into the passenger sear of my Prius when I was dropping off a friend at the metro station. We had locked eyes as my friend was getting out, and I waved out of politeness. I guess he misunderstood and assumed I was driving a cab/uber/whatever. My friend later said he got the impression the guy thought I was selling drugs.

I'll think twice the next time I feel the need to wave out of politeness in future.

Wow I haven't heard that name since 'The Young Ones' (I'm in the US)

He currently has a feature on Radio 4 where he interviews random train passengers. Possibly not the radical outcome he originally envisaged?

They make pretty fantastic taxis, I have to imagine. Right behind an EV. Small footprint, decent power, great mileage, reasonably sized back seat and storage.

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