One of the most characteristic elements of many capitals are taxis, as is the case of the Community of Madrid. The fact of seeing these vehicles on a daily basis makes it we have become accustomed to these, but the reality is that the color of the Madrid taxi is a iconic element, being one of the most recognizable designs within taxis around the world. The White color and red stripe make it easy to identify, However, this identifying mark was not always like this.
Taxis as we know them emerged in the 50s
However, in the at 20 these vehicles They could be almost any color, as long as a white, red, yellow or blue stripe served as an element that differentiated the prices of some over others. Later, from the 1950s, taxis in Madrid began to have mandatory painting the taxis of black on the upper half, dark blue on the lower half and in middle a vermilion red stripe. Although this could have a compelling reason behind it, the reality is that this fact has a justification, although this would also change later.
With the arrival of the mayor Enrique Tierno GalvnI agree to Regulatory Ordinance of Rental Vehicle Service with Taxometer Device on June 27, 1980. This ordinance indicated the following: Vehicles will go painted white, carrying on the front doors a red diagonal stripe of 10 centimeters wide, from right to left, starting the stroke from the part closest to the front moon and also adding that on said strip must bear the coat of arms of Madrid and at the bottom of it the license number. However This change was not entirely immediate, but they had a term of five years. Already Since 1985 It was when Madrid taxis became what we know them as today.
The first taxis date back to the 16th century
In the book History of the Madrid Taxi, by Javier Leralta, tells the beginnings of the first taxis in Madrid. Which date back to last third of the 16th centurywith the first mules for hire from Lavilla and Corte, antecedent of the current taxis. The situation of the taxi better from the 50s and the sector lived through many different episodes until reaching the present day.
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