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June 17, 1908: Los Angeles’ First Taxi

Posted on June 17, 2026 by lmharnisch

June 17, 1908: The first taxicab arrives in Los Angeles. The fare from a hotel to a theater is 30 cents. From Third and Spring to the railroad stations is 50 cents. Continue reading →

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June 17, 1908: Los Angeles’ First Taxi

Posted on June 17, 2008 by lmharnisch

Alas, I can’t find any photos of the original Thomas taxicabs that debuted in Los Angeles in 1908. The Western Motor Car Co. put this Chalmers-Detroit into service in Los Angeles in 1909.

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