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Not sure whether you’ll be able to hail a taxi when it’s time to go? Instead of having to spend time on the street hoping for a cab, why not order one? Then you can stay inside until the cab is outside waiting for you.

Two-way radios weren't prominently used in taxicabs until the 1940s. This innovation allowed the drivers and dispatch offices to speak to each other, which in turn let them serve their customers more efficiently.

A taxi stand (also known as hack stand) is a designated area where taxicabs line up to wait for passengers. They are often located at airports, hotels, and malls where large numbers of passengers are likely to be found.

Taxis are a great alternative to driving yourself if you’re going somewhere where parking could be difficult or when attending an event where alcohol will be consumed. Taxis can be prearranged or you can call when the event is finished to schedule a pickup.

The term “taxicab” was coined when Harry Allen of the New York Taxicab Company made a contraction of “taximeter cabriolet.” Allen imported the first 600 gas-powered New York taxicabs from France.

By the 1950s, the taxi industry had grown from its humble beginnings to become an integral part of the urban transportation system in the United States. At this time, it was estimated that there were around 12,000 taxis servicing New York City alone.