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gypsy cab [1 record]

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Record 1 2009-03-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Transportation
DEF

An unlicensed taxi cab operated by an independent driver who may respond to calls from customers but may not solicit them by cruising.

CONT

The law requires that the gypsy cabs be painted so that they do not resemble taxis operated with police medallions or that they carry letters six inches high saying that they are not licensed to pick up passengers while cruising.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transports
DEF

Taxi non autorisé, clandestin.

CONT

À New York, par exemple, des taxis pirates (également appelés «Gipsy» taxis, taxis «romanos») sont apparus spontanément, alors que le taux de motorisation est très élevé en zone suburbaine et peu élevé dans le centre-ville où le tissu urbain est très dense et où existent des réseaux de transport par bus et métro à couverture large.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Transporte
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