Swansong for Mercedes-Benz taxi in Germany


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Taxi drivers in Germany and other countries revere the E-class for its simplicity and durability and many of the cabs rack up huge mileages. Photo: dpa/Daniel Reinhardt

It's the end of an era for taxi users in Germany and a host of other countries now that Mercedes-Benz has announced it will no longer offer the taxi version of the E-Class after the model change next year.

The ivory E-class taxis are a common sight in Germany and taxis with a three-pointed star on the bonnet have also been on the ranks for years in Portugal, Morocco and Singapore. Older W124 versions also still soldier on.

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