minicab

American  

[min-ee-kab] / ˈmɪn iˌkæb /

noun

Chiefly British.

1. a minicar that serves as a taxicab.

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minicab British  

/ ˈmɪnɪˌkæb /

noun

1. a small saloon car used as a taxi

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Etymology

Origin of minicab

First recorded in 1955–60; mini- + cab ¹

Example Sentences

Taxi rules in London mean that people have to contact a centralised office for minicabs, whereas they can hail a black cab on the street.

From BBC

Money that would otherwise have been blown on a 5am minicab was now spent on house plants, garden chairs and kitchen utensils.

From The Guardian

It will say the level of control exerted by Uber is similar to that of traditional minicab companies, which have long used self-employed drivers.

From The Guardian

The decision brings the minicab app firm in line with public transport.

From BBC

The minicab app firm said it was taking measures "to help everyone stay safe" and had introduced measures to give drivers access to protective equipment.

From BBC