Taxi

Taxi or taxicab is a type of vehicle for hire with a driver, used by a single passenger or small group of passengers, often for a non-shared ride. A taxicab conveys passengers between locations of their choice. This differs from other modes of public transport where the pick-up and drop-off locations are determined by the service provider, not by the passenger.

History[edit | edit source]

The History of taxis dates back to the 17th century with horse-drawn for-hire hackney carriage services. The modern taxicab service as we know it began in the early 19th century.

Types of taxis[edit | edit source]

There are various Types of taxis which include:

Hackney carriages, also known as public hire, hailed or street taxis, licensed for hailing throughout communities.
Private hire vehicles, also known as minicabs or private hire taxis, licensed for pre-booking only.
Taxibuses, also known as jitneys, operating on pre-set routes typified by multiple stops and multiple independent passengers.
Limousines, specialized vehicle licensed for operation by pre-booking.

Regulation[edit | edit source]

Taxi regulation varies from country to country, with significant differences in each location. In most cases, taxis are a regulated part of the transport mix.

In popular culture[edit | edit source]

Taxis have been depicted in a variety of forms in popular culture, including in films, television series, literature, and other media.

References[edit | edit source]

External links[edit | edit source]

Taxi: The Story from A to B

Taxi Resources
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