The Tanner Cab Arrives.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XL, Issue 13, 28 March 1908, Page 13

The Tanner Cab Arrives.

The tannercab made its bow to the London public recently, when seventeen of the familiar hansoms equipped with taximeters left the yard of the London Improved Cab Company. The drivers who inaugurated this new era in London transportation were enthusiastic. Their eabs were in great demand, and under the agreement which has been made between the Cabmen’s Union and the proprietors, the men receive a third of the gross takings. Mr. Hill said that the men, who were opposed to the new idea at first, are now "tumbling over each other” to get the new tannercabs. The taximeter is fixed nt the left side of the cab, where it can be seen by the passenger, while the driver can pull it up to look at it when he desires to do so. All the tannereabs bear the following notice pasted on the splashboard: — (a) Not exceeding one mile or for time not exceeding twelve minutes, 6d. fb) Exceeding one mile or twelve minutes : — (1) For each half-mile or time not exceeding six minutes, 3d. (2) For any Tess distance or time, 3<L "The tannercabs will b very popular with country governesses,” said Mr. Hill. "There will be no more disputes about the fare.”