Anecdotally , I do remember a meeting with a city licensing authority in around 2005/2006 where the subject of suitable vehicles arose during other discussion. The common black cab was in use and the Mercedes Vito type of MPV model had just been rejected as fit for purpose due to turning circle considerations. It may have been accepted since.

Mobility concerns also drive model adoption. There might be the concern that if such requirements for wheelchair compatibility and so forth are not driven centrally by regulation then these customers will be ignored. I do not agree.

I always wondered what the regulations on Hackney cabs are here in the UK , as only a few different models are seen?

The analogy with mobile phone technology is apt. To basically negate any opportunity for improvements in design or innovation for x number of years till the next tender comes up is almost insane.

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