Australia
Australia adopted the use of Horse drawn taxis once cities were established (as had been used in Europe in the early 19th century). Motor vehicle taxis were introduced into Australia not long after they were put into service in Great Britain and Europe. In 1906, Sydney inaugurated motorised taxicabs. In approximately 1907 so did Queensland and other states followed soon after.
The progress through the years included many types of tourers from the 1910 era until the late 1920s, with British and American cars predominating.
Sedans were added during the late 1920s and included similar makes of vehicles. This was the case with all cars being imported into Australia until World War II began. The American cars proved more suitable to Australian motoring conditions especially for taxi work. General Motors Corporation built thousands in Australia, as did the other American companies including Ford Motor Company and Chrysler.
The majority of Taxicabs in use on Australian roads are now the Ford Falcon or Holden Commodore with most using LPG fuel.
Taxis can also be Maxi taxis, seating more than 4 passengers, or a wheelchair passenger.
The release of hybrid cars has been slow, but is beginning to replace some of the LPG dominance.
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