Image description: Union Jack painted London cab in blurred motion passing before the gold and black ironwork of Canada Gate, with Green Park behind, London.

The first licences for conveying passengers were issued in 1639. 'Cab' derives from cabriolet de place - single horse drawn, hooded carriages for two passengers imported from Paris.

... Taxi!

London Image: Union Jack Painted London Cab Before Golden Canada Gate

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