Many know that the official taxis in England called the black cab, he is black keb. This is the London taxi, which since the beginning of the century was the same attribute of London, as the famous Big Ben or her Majesty's Guards.

History "kebov" began in 1639 year when kouchmenov Corporation was established by a special license to drag through the mud. Initially crews were four. The name they hekni (from English. "Hackney" - roving horse).

Later, in 1850 - years of typing into use more maneuverable the cart - or convertible, for short, keb. It has been two-and open.

One hundred years ago gave way to horse carriages elektrokebam "Bersey", they develop speed 15 km / h. However, all elektrokebmeny ransacked in the same year, it is interesting that the latest London equestrian kebmen surrendered its license only in 1947, in an era of flourishing automobile industry!

In 1907 - year of taxis, many manufacturers have to develop vehicles specifically for their use as taxis. Incidentally, the British are still reluctant to recall that one of the most popular in London taxis over a quarter century has produced the French firm Georges Richard keb Unic. Now in Britain have only three firms that build the taxi-keby: "London Taxi International", "Hooper" and "Asquith", the latter known for its replikarami.

The construction of all these cars remained the same conservative, as their appearance, the years not to change their appearance.

In kebah driver always sits outside wall, and put suitcases next to the driver. Until recently, the taxi had to be necessarily black, in the best tradition of Henry Ford. It is believed that such a color symbolizes nothing else than the honour and dignity. But today on the streets of the capital of the kingdom as well as outside it is increasingly found a taxi most incredible colors