John Wright ) gurgled happily, sounding much like
they were saying :

In the UK, if the Prius actually did what it says on the box it would
be the prime choice of upmarket mini cab firms for mainly town use.
After all, it's said to have a longer warranty than any other car, low
service costs and fabulous fuel consumption. What more could a taxi
firm ask for?

More seats?

They don't want to pay the large capital cost for it? I've never seen
a mini cab firm using brand new cars

They predominently do round here - but mainly new people carriers.