<P> Some contestants are randomly picked as they walk along the sidewalk, while others are selected in advance . Even so, those picked in advance are told that the cab is supposed to take them to the show on which they will appear . The cab turns out to be the show itself . </P> <P> Near the end of the game at the player's destination Ben Bailey or Beth Melewski appears to present the cash won . In reality, this cash is a prop and used for on - air purposes only . The winnings, which must be taxed, are sent via check . </P> <P> The Cash Cab in New York is a Toyota Sienna minivan with the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission call sign "1G12" in the first two seasons and during the After Dark shows . A new cab with the call sign of "7N78" has been used since, which also features new headliner lighting . </P> <P> Melewski's Cash Cab is also a Toyota Sienna minivan with the Yellow Taxi call sign "4472". </P>

What kind of car is the cash cab