What is the development history of taxis?

The earliest taxi was a carriage, which appeared in London, England.

According to historical records, this kind of carriage appeared as early as 1588. 1620, the first carriage taxi fleet appeared in London. Although there are only four carriages in the whole team, the drivers are wearing uniform and customized uniforms and driving on the street, which attracts attention. 1654, the British Parliament promulgated a taxi management law and issued a business license to taxi owners. 1886, karl benz invented a tricycle powered by a gasoline engine. 1897, the world's first taxi company was established in Stuttgart, Germany.