FAIRLY EASILY! Every Edinburgh taxi must be of an "appoved type". Simply this means there are only a few vehicle types which can be licensed as taxis here.

The four types pictured below and the older version of the Peugeot along with the Fiat conversions (which are similar in shape to the Peugeots) are the only vehicles licensed.

 

The Final Proof!

Before entering ANY taxi in Edinburgh MAKE SURE, before you open the door, the words "EDINBURGH No." and a number between 1 and 1309 are written on it just below the window.

If it says anything else like "East Lothian" or "Midlothian" or if it is a private car, then they are picking up illegally and this invalidates their insurance.