A Brief History of New York City Taxi Cabs

Taxi Cab
J. Stirling Getchell / AP

Nicknamed the "Sunshine" cab, taxis with a European-style sun roof were put into service in New York, June 19, 1936. The new fleet was the largest single order for new taxicabs in history.

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