[cydcharisse]

It isn’t a reference to the actual color the cab was painted. It’s a type of hackney
that’s referred to as a “black cab” even if the actual color isn’t black.

You’re way too paranoid.

[T Minus Four]

It isn’t a reference to the actual color the cab was painted. It’s a type of hackney that’s referred to as a “black cab” even if the actual color isn’t black.

You’re way too paranoid

Ah, that's an excellent answer and explains it.

But I am NOT too paranoid. I am exactly paranoid enough.

I'm too cynical!