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History of the Taxi

Posted Apr-29-17 at 12:00 AM By Flynn
In one form or another, taxis have been around for maybe millennia, or at least since the invention of chariots and wagons. Even before the wheel, royalty and people of merit were borne on litters, usually carried by the strongest and best-looking slaves. In modern times, we typically think of a taxi as a car for hire, usually paid by distance, time, or destination. Regarding this latest form of the taxi, how long has this been around? Here’s a brief history of the taxis of the past, present, an [...more]

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