Exploring the city with local transport, especially with a taxi, gives you an insight into the culture of the place you are visiting. Keep on reading to see some of the coolest and interesting taxis around the world.
Yellow Cabs, New York City
The world-famous yellow taxis are New York’s trademark. But did you know that the first cabs weren’t painted in yellow color? The New York City’s taxi affair began in 1897, however, only a decade later, in 1907 the first yellow cabs took the streets. This color was chosen in order to be visible from distance.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bldv1-UHtjy/?hl=en&tagged=yellowcab
Fiaker, Vienna
Fiakers are horse-drawn taxicabs, popular in the Austrian capital. Through history, it was the most important mean of transport in the city. However, today these “taxis” are mainly used for city tours through Vienna, weddings and celebrations.
Water taxi
Water taxis can be found all around the globe. From the fancy New Yok Water Taxi, H2O Taxi in Victoria, Venetian Water Taxi to the traditional Abra Boats in Dubai; they all have the same purpose, to transport you on waterways.
Bicitaxi, Mexico City
This eco-friendly, electric bike taxi is a great way of transport in the crowded streets of Mexico City. Slower than the usual car cab, but better for the environment. Bike taxis are popular all around the world and can be found in other metropolis as well, such as Paris.
