February 08, 2012

Where the word "TAXI" come from ?


The name “TAXI” is obviously shortened from “TAXICAB”, which is derived from the two words: “TAXIMETER” and “CABRIOLET”. 
The TAXIMETER was invented in 1891 and is used to record distances and calculate the fare. 
The CABRIOLET refers to a horse drawn carriage where the driver stands in the back of the carriage.
The name “TAXIMETER” itself is derived from the Mid-Latin “TAXA”, meaning “Tax or Charge”.  The first documented use of the word “TAXICAB” was in March of 1907 in London. 
 (Picture Courtesy to Google.com)

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