Livery
Livery is the regulatory and industry term for for-hire passenger vehicle service that must be booked in advance and cannot be hailed on the street.
In many jurisdictions livery is a distinct licence class from taxi. The practical consequence is that livery vehicles may not pick up street hails, which is why pre-booking systems are central to how these companies operate.
Related terms
- Chauffeur
A chauffeur is a professional driver employed to operate a passenger vehicle for hire, whose role includes route planning, luggage handling, and passenger service in addition to driving.
- Black Car
Black car service refers to pre-booked, chauffeur-driven transportation in a premium sedan or SUV, typically serving corporate and executive travel rather than casual or hailed trips.
- TCP Number
A TCP number is the permit identifier issued to a Transportation Charter Party carrier, authorising a company to provide prearranged passenger transportation for compensation.