What color were NYC taxis before they were yellow? Explained
In the past, prior to yellow becoming synonymous with New York City taxis, the early 20th-century cabs sported a distinctive red hue with green accents. These colors were initially associated with the New York Taxicab Company, which brought gas-powered French cars to the city in 1907. As the taxi industry expanded rapidly, yellow emerged as the prominent color choice, championed notably by John Hertz for its visibility from afar.
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