Bad name

Was behind this van one day. There was nothing the matter. The driver wasn't speeding or doing anything wild. Anyway the light was red and was visible from a long distant. Was truly surprised when it managed to come to a full stop on top of the pedestrian crossing. A check of its rear window revealed it is a taxi. My thought was "Okay, it is a taxi which explains it." It wasn't later before I realized the brakes may not be as good as it should be.