Tech Deals: Nokia launches free black cabs across four UK cities

To celebrate the fact that Ovi Maps is apparently now free to "everyone, everywhere" (so long as you've got to have the right phone), Nokia has launched a fleet of black cabs across certain cities meaning those who spot the special taxis can get their fare for free.

Each special cab is fitted with a Nokia X6 handset so passengers can try out the Nokia Ovi Maps service, giving people a chance to track their journey turn by turn using the voice navigation system.

Commenting on the OVI Maps cabs, Nokia brand manager, Chris Jones said: “The OVI Maps cabs will help get people from A to B, but allows them to record their own sat-nav voice packs so they can be calling the shots to the cabbie. So, if you would like to hear your girlfriend’s, boyfriend’s, son’s or grandma’s voice on your sat-nav then Own Voice for OVI Maps is just for you”.

If you want to download the app then we have a couple of ace features which will set you on the right path, these include our 10 point guide to the app itself, and our how to install guide.

The Taxi service will be available in London, Glasgow, Birmingham and Manchester for 1 week, from the 26 May through to the 2 June - so keep those eyes peeled. We've also got a Full Review of the Nokia mobile phone app, so take a look and then download the service to your Nokia phone here.