What is the reason for the peculiar shape of London taxis?Which company makes it?

Question

Its great to see one of the worlds largest cities having this old style cabs why do they still have them.

Answer 1

London Taxis are made by a company called LTI,
http://www.lti.co.uk/


In most of the United Kingdom hackney-carriage operators use conventional four-door saloon cars, but London, and several other large cities, use specially-designed hackney carriages manufactured by just one company — LTI. These vehicles normally allow up to five passengers in the back, but some cars are rebuilt and licensed to carry six. Luggage usually goes in the passenger compartment or travels in the front next to the driver — these vehicles have no front passenger-seat. A door has replaced the original open side. All models can also accommodate wheelchairs in the back. Black cabs have a turning circle of only 25 feet (7.6 m).

Answer 2

the shape is just an old fashioned design that works so they kept them
they have an excelent turning circle plenty of room for passengers and reliable sooooo if it aint broke dont fix it
LTD make them

Answer 3

roomy