Did you know the first metered taxi was introduced in 1907

The first metered taxi actually hit the streets in October 1907, not quite the beginning of the year. It was a big deal, especially in New York City where the New York Taxicab Company launched them. These were gasoline-powered vehicles, a novelty at the time, replacing the horse-drawn carriages that were the dominant form of transportation. They were also famously painted yellow by the company's founder, Harry N. Allen, for better visibility.