IndianAutosBlog.com fan Rohit Naik late last week sent us an email containing snaps of the world famous London Cab parked in Pune donning temporary MH registered number plates. Here’s what Rohit had to say -
The very popular London Cab was spotted in Pune recently. These pictures are taken at a Mega mall in Pune city. But if you see closely, this bears a temporary registration number of Mumbai. Does this mean that this car is available for sale in India for personal use through an importer?
This car is manufactured by the London Taxi Company and is called the TX4. It’s available in UK in two variants Style and Elegance. Further information is available on http://www.london-taxis.co.uk/new
Powered by a 2.5-liter 4cyl diesel engine, the cab is designed to haul passengers and luggage across towns.
Do you know what this cab is doing in Pune? It sure is not a test mule paying a visit to ARAI.
The London Taxi’s have been purchases by the Marriot group of hotels… and the rest is the same as below
This cab has been purchased by a Pune based richie-rich.
He said in his interview that he wanted something new than the BMWs, Mercs, Audis and so he thought of bringing this to India
These cabs have been purchased by a well know Hotel chain for ferrying their guests. The Group will offer these special cabs on rent for others for special occasions as well.
Information courtesy Pune Mirror
thanks for that, I guess the mystery is solved now.
yes this is true. I too read about this and its not just one but many of them. They have been changed in the interiors to have many luxurious facilities. They will be given on rent for even marriage and other ocassions.
Probably some collector must have got this down.
Have seen one long back in Mumbai, it was brown in color.
I’m guessing it’s a promotional vehicle for SBS, whose name is showing in the taxi light. Whoever they are…
thanks for that educated guess Ian. Do you know more about SBS?
SBS stands for initials of the owner…. i dont remember his name..
thanks for that