London Taxi International
The first, "Reno" resembles the famous "fiacres" – the passenger of the car was like to a closed carriage, and the driver is in an open front. Need to be protected from the weather has been dictated by taxi uniform – a long raincoat and leather military-style cap. Later machines were completely closed, and they had a sinkable glass partition separating the passenger from the driver. If the British cabs in France during the emergence of paid cabbies signified very vague, Britain is ready to call quite a specific date. Four-wheeled carriages with the name "Hackney" (itinerant horse) went to the streets of the country in 1639 after obtaining a license to the Corporation kouchmenov carting.
In the years 1840-1850 were replaced by heavy coach two-wheeled carts open – cabriolet. However, the British soon shortened the name to the cab, and it quickly caught on in all the cities of Albion. Time has not stood still, and replaced horse carriages came elektrokeby Bersey, a speed of 15 km / h. And with the 1907 car manufacturers zealously set about developing models that would be convenient to use as taxicabs. Now taxis in England are three products firms: , Hooper and Asquith. Last replikarami famous for – copies of ancient models of cars equipped with modern equipment. The traditional color set to black, symbolizing the honor and dignity. Since the beginning of the last century "black cabs" are the same inherent part of London as Big Ben or Tower Bridge.
Taxis in Russia before the revolution in Russia all the railways intersect in Moscow, so the demand for transport has been overwhelming. And visitors departing had to somehow get to the station with him. Helped alleviate the problem cabbies who worked not only about the station, but people drove around the city. For the crew organized a special parking areas, but the ordering system and a single fare for travel was not yet.