Flagging down one of Paris' 15, 500-odd licensed taxis can be hard, particularly after 1am.
Be extremely cautious about accepting lifts and use only licensed taxis.
Only licensed taxis bearing a clearly identifiable number should be used.
The car itself is usually large, similar in feel to a licensed taxi.
Despite that undertaking, before the legislation was enacted, the committee and the council decided to increase the number of licensed taxis.
Dublin's 2,721 licensed taxis now serve a population of more than a million.
Where possible get hotels or restaurants to get you a licensed taxi.
You should not walk alone and travel by licensed taxi where possible.
Their fares vary widely and are often cheaper than those of licensed taxis.
Instead, take a licensed taxi (yellow ones, with price stickers on the outside).