Taxi Driver Collection

Restored classic American car being used as a taxi for tourists, Havana, Cuba, West Indies, Central America

St. Saviour's Cabmen's Shelter, Upper Brook-street, Manchester, 1862. Creator: Unknown
St. Saviour's Cabmen's Shelter, Upper Brook-street, Manchester, 1862. 'Praiseworthy attempts...have been made in the metropolis to better the condition of cabmen

(Bertrand), Dis donc, s'ils allaient nous faire.. 1838. Creator: Honore Daumier
(Bertrand), Dis donc, s'ils allaient nous faire.. 1838. (Bertrand) Dis donc, s'ils allaient nous faire un mauvais parti tous ces meurt-de-faim la? (Robert Macaire) Qui, la populace

Federal Taxicab - Cabs at Union Station, 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Federal Taxicab - Cabs at Union Station, 1914
Federal Taxicab - Cabs at Union Station, 1914

Federal Taxicab - Cabs at Union Station, 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Federal Taxicab - Cabs at Union Station, 1914
Federal Taxicab - Cabs at Union Station, 1914

Cabriolet là M'sieu, là M'sieu... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Cabriolet la M'sieu, la M'sieu... 19th century. je n'ai pas Seulement de quoi aller a pied. [Cabbie}: Carriage monsieur! [I don't just travel on foot?]

Your Cab Company; In response to the need for rapid transportation in a city rapidly growing...1925. Creator: Unknown
Your Cab Company; In response to the need for rapid transportation in a city rapidly growing, "Your Cab Company" was incorporated, June 30th, 1923, 1925

'The Parrot and the Cabbies - An Incident at a Seaside Holiday Resort, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

coachman's break
HIDASAN

Taxi Driver
Kieron Long

A taxi driver reading a newspaper in his car. Europe. Date of Photograph:1955 - 1960

Damn work
Izidor Gasperlin

CUBA NEVERENDING STORY
Gina Buliga

Blarney, 1870 / 91. Creator: Charles Samuel Keene
Blarney, 1870/91

The Sights of Dublin, April 28, 1877. Creator: Charles Samuel Keene
The Sights of Dublin, April 28, 1877

Thrift, 1870 / 91. Creator: Charles Samuel Keene
Thrift, 1870/91

Taxi driver stops in front of the stairs of University of Havana where Fidel Castro gave his last speech, Havana, Cuba, West Indies, Central America

Taxi driver in straw hat seen in rear-view mirror of vintage car, Havana, Cuba, West Indies, Central America

Hotel Metropole, 1850-1900. Creator: Unknown
Hotel Metropole, 1850-1900. [Hansom cab drivers waiting for custom at the corner of Northumberland Avenue and Whitehall Place in London. Note cabbies shelter on the left]

Regent Circus, 1850-1900. Creator: Unknown
Regent Circus, 1850-1900. [Traffic at Oxford Circus, the junction of Oxford Street and Regent Street]. Albumen print, from the album " Views of London"

London Cabmen, from Street Life in London, 1877-78 (woodburytype)
SC28144 London Cabmen, from Street Life in London, 1877-78 (woodburytype) by Thomson, John (1837-1921); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; Scottish, out of copyright

New Motor Hansom Cab (b / w photo)
3094187 New Motor Hansom Cab (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Motor Hansom Cab)

Cabs, n. d. Creator: Frank Edwin Scott
Cabs, n.d

Driver
Andreas Bauer

Cuba Impression No. 4 (Havana, December 25, 2017)
Yawen Wu

Che and the Taxidriver
Andreas Bauer

Southport taxi driver 28 year old Ray Williams heard mysterious scratching noises coming from under the front passenger seat of his taxi as he drove down Bedford Road

Southport taxi driver 28 year old Ray Williams heard mysterious scratching noises coming from under the front passenger seat of his taxi as he drove down Bedford Road

The Up-Tide on the Avenue, probably 1890. Creator: Frederick Childe Hassam
The Up-Tide on the Avenue, probably 1890

Carriage on Street in Residential Neighborhood, London, 1860s. Creator: Unknown
Carriage on Street in Residential Neighborhood, London, 1860s

Miseries of London, or a Surly Saucy Hackney Coachman, June 4, 1814. June 4, 1814
Miseries of London, or a Surly Saucy Hackney Coachman, June 4, 1814

Taxi cab with gas-bag device on specially fitted roof, 1914-1918, (1935). Creator: Unknown
Taxi cab with gas-bag device on specially fitted roof, 1914-1918, (1935). During the War years there was an acute petrol shortage

Hansom cab, c1910, (1935). Creator: Unknown
Hansom cab, c1910, (1935). The hansom cab was a popular form of conveyance in London. From " The Silver Jubilee Book - The Story of 25 Eventful Years in Pictures". [Odhams Press Ltd

Hackney carriages and drivers at a taxi rank, Bishopsgate, London, 1912
Hackney carriages and uniformed drivers at a taxi rank, Bishopsgate, London, 1912

First taxi-cab in Liverpool, Merseyside, 1906. Artist: JP Wood
First taxi-cab in Liverpool, Merseyside, 1906. The driver was not sheltered by a hood or a windsreen, the horn was bulb shaped and the bonnet had a flap to prevent overheating

Cabs drawn by natives on a residence road, Durban, S. Africa, c1900..[Underwood & Underwood, New York, London, Toronto-Canada, Ottawa-Kansas, c1900]

The Last Cab Driver, and the First Omnibus Cad, c1900. Artist: George Cruikshank
The Last Cab Driver, and the First Omnibus Cad, c1900. An illustration for Sketches by Boz by Charles Dickens. From Hard Times and Sketches by Boz, Volume XI, by Charles Dickens

A London taxi, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

A row of old cabbies, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Bicycle taxi, German-occupied Paris, 1940-1944. Petrol was in short supply during the occupation and what was available went to the Germans

Robert Peel, British statesman, arriving at the House of Commons, London, January, 1846. Peel (1788-1850) receives an enthusiastic welcome from onlookers

Bicycle taxis in the Place d Etoile by the Arc de Triomphe, German-occupied Paris, August 1943. Petrol was in short supply during the occupation and what was available went to the Germans

Two Drops of Comfort, 1871. Artist: Joseph Swain
Two Drops of Comfort, 1871. A publican holds up a notice detailing the latest proposed government measures whilst one of his regulars keeps a firm grip on his beer with one hand

Lessons in the Vacation, 1866. A public school-man says He-ar Cabby, We ll Give you Eighteen-Pence to take us to Brixton. The cabby replies Well, I generally do carry Children Alf Price

On Canal Street, New Orleans, 1882
Vintage engraving of cab drivers trying to get a fair on Canal Street, New Orleans, 1882

Early Cab
circa 1906: A passenger entering a taxicab outside the Savoy Theatre, London. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Mr Shepperd in Sidcup, Kent. 1935

Beijing taxi
A Chinese taxi driver in Beijing. He has a Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite navigation receiver on his dasboard alongside a Chinese flag

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"Exploring Havana's Timeless Charm: A Taxi Driver's Tale" Step into the past as you hop into a restored classic American car, transformed into a vibrant taxi for tourists in Havana, Cuba. This city is a never-ending story of resilience and beauty, where every street corner holds tales of its rich history. Imagine yourself transported to Blarney in 1870, with Charles Samuel Keene's artwork capturing the essence of this era. The sights of Dublin come alive through his skilled hand on April 28, 1877. Thrift becomes an art form as Keene showcases the intricate details of life during this time. As your taxi driver stops in front of the majestic stairs leading to the University of Havana, you can almost feel Fidel Castro's presence lingering from his iconic speeches delivered here, and is a moment frozen in time that adds depth to your journey. In the rear-view mirror of your vintage car, you catch sight of your friendly taxi driver wearing a straw hat – an emblematic symbol blending seamlessly with Havana's charm and warmth. His smile reflects years spent navigating these streets filled with stories waiting to be discovered. Transporting you further back in time, images from Hotel Metropole and Regent Circus evoke memories from 1850-1900 London. The London Cabmen immortalized by Street Life in London (1877-78) showcase their dedication to serving passengers faithfully while New Motor Hansom Cabs revolutionize transportation. Cabs captured by Frank Edwin Scott remind us that taxis have been an integral part of urban landscapes throughout history – connecting people and places effortlessly. Embark on this captivating journey guided by our knowledgeable taxi drivers who are not just chauffeurs but also storytellers sharing glimpses into Cuba’s fascinating past. Let them take you on an adventure through time as they navigate Havana’s enchanting streets behind the wheel of these timeless classics.