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[[Luton]] is reported to have the highest number of taxicabs per head of population in the United Kingdom.<ref>[http://ukpollingreport.co.uk/guide/seat-profiles/lutonsouth "Luton South"], UK Polling Report</ref>
==Middle East==
===Israel===
[[File:Sherut.JPG|thumb|right|Sherut taxi]]
[[File:16-03-30-Jerusalem-Innenstadt-RalfR-DSCF7596.jpg|thumb|right|Mercedes-Benz taxi in Israel]]
There are two taxi systems in [[Israel]], with one operating as a standard taxi service and the other (taxi - {{Lang|he-latn|sherut}}) as a cross between a taxi and a private bus system. The latter tends to run longer journeys or particular routes and is effectively a shared taxi – hence set pick-up and set-down locations, but also potentially picking up or dropping off anywhere en route. Although fares are officially meter-based, it is quite common to agree on the fare in advance with the driver. They have a directory guide for prices and will show the estimated alternative to the meter price, either to be accepted, negotiated or rejected by the traveler if the meter is preferred. The wisdom of the choice may be based on time of day and traffic and whether the passenger has bags, etc. which could cost more on the meter as each piece adds a set amount. Either way, the eventual fare is not usually significantly different so many Israelis choose the meter without a thought. Tipping is not required but rounding up is common.
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===Oman===
[[File:Sur-Taxi (1).JPG|thumb|right|Toyota Corolla taxicab in Oman]]
Taxicabs in [[Oman]] are usually with orange panels and mostly [[Toyota]] or [[Nissan]] models. The number plate is red and starts with K, KA, KB (for saloons) and KK (for vans). They do not have any meters installed. The fare is generally decided by bargaining with the driver, though most commuters have a good idea of what can be considered a reasonable price. The rider may choose to have the taxi "shared", or "engaged." In an engaged taxi, the driver will not take any more passengers (as opposed to a shared taxi). Usually, drivers charge much more to have the taxi engaged, sometimes as much as eight to ten times the price of a shared taxi. In a shared taxi, the driver will usually get more people who need to go along the same way. Due to low costs of fuel and fairly high [[purchasing power parity]] in Oman, taxicabs are extremely cheap when compared to other parts of the world, even in the engaged mode.
A variation of the shared taxi also exists. These are usually 12-seater Toyota vans. These taxis ply along a fixed route, stopping mostly at bus stops to pick up and drop off passengers. Passengers usually get into the taxi that is headed towards their destination. To attract more passengers, taxis stick to highways and main roads. If one wishes to go towards a place, not along the main road, it is generally more economical to use a shared van to commute between two bus stops and then switch over to another taxi headed for the destination, as opposed to taking the regular taxi to commute between the two places.
==North America==
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