Taxi Driver's Day: the history and features of the holiday

2024 Author: Priscilla Miln | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 00:21

The All-Russian calendar is filled with professional holidays and thematic dates. Motorists have not been left without attention. They accept congratulations at the end of October on Driver's Day, truckers receive gifts in August, wishes are sent to military motorists in May, and Taxi Driver's Day is celebrated on March days. By the way, the last mentioned holiday is found not only in the Russian calendar, this day is celebrated all over the world, which is why it bears the proud name of the international one.

And this significant date for the employees of the taxi company falls on March 22. It was on this day more than a hundred years ago that specialized cars drove onto the roads of London, in the cabin of which devices were installed that determine the fare. Then these counters were called taximeters, which means "fee" in French, and "measurement" in Greek. Since that time, this type of transport got its name - a taxi, and the carriers were renamed taxi drivers.

History of the holiday

Transportation of passengers for money has existed since ancient times. But one should not confuse the drivers of custom-made motor transport with the driver of a carriage drawn by horses. This type of transporttownspeople started in the first half of the 17th century. Back then, customers also paid fares according to distance, but this can hardly be considered the history of taxis. Because in this case, we should already mention the chariots in the period of antiquity in Ancient Rome.

In an attempt to delve into history, the French managed to distinguish themselves, who are not satisfied that Taxi Driver's Day originated in Britain. According to French historians, one should take into account the fact that the so-called fiacres moved around the cities of France back in 1896. They were hired light carriages that moved without the help of horses. But taxis are not fiacres, but cars, so International Taxi Driver Day leaves London the right to call itself the birthplace of this holiday.

The birth of a taxi in Russia

In Russia, the origin and development of the taxi industry falls on 1908. Then taxis were present in all major cities of the country, but the taxi fleet in the province did not exceed 30 cars. Only in St. Petersburg and Moscow, passenger transportation by car has become common. Then the taxi fleet of the capital was filled with more than 230 cars. But during the October Revolution, the development of the taxi industry stopped. And only on June 21, 1925, the government decided to reopen a regular taxi service, which included 15 cars. It is this date that modern Moscow taxi drivers call the Day of Russian Taxi. This day, as well as International Taxi Driver Day, has become an occasion for congratulations.

Inimitable taxi colors

It should be noted that all taxis around the world are brightly colored. The first British taxis were painted green and red. But the traditional yellow color has been fixed for taxis thanks to the American entrepreneur John Hertz. He was the owner of the Hertz Corporation, a large car rental company. When buying old cars, the American repainted them yellow and put them into operation in the form of a taxi. It is easy to guess that such catchy colors of cars could be easily seen on the streets of the city. Later this habit was borrowed by many similar offices. And yellow taxis have become classics in all countries of the world.

Checkers

Another distinguishing feature of the taxi is the checkered pattern. Its purpose is also to attract the attention of passengers, besides, this ornament evoked associations with racing cars, or rather, with their speed and speed of movement.

Features of the work of a taxi driver

But it's time to pay attention to the drivers themselves, or rather, taxi drivers. To proudly celebrate Taxi Driver Day, it is not enough to have a yellow checkered car, the main thing here is something else. The profession of a driver is not at all easy. In the daily life and work of a taxi driver, there are many difficulties and peculiarities. He needs to perfectly master the technique of driving vehicles, know the rules of the road, be able to maneuver in the bustle of the city and traffic jams, know the names of streetsand nearby areas.

There is one more specific aspect of the taxi driver profession - communication with people. It is necessary in any situation to remain polite with the client, to maintain restraint and calmness, and this is very difficult if there is an alcoholic, a bore or a rude person nearby in the salon. After all, once broken, you can lose your job for a long time. Also, the driver is also fully responsible for the life and he alth of the passenger.

You will not envy taxi drivers in the work schedule. A clear schedule, night shifts, breaking the daily routine can seriously affect he alth. Therefore, one should take into account all the difficulties of working everyday life of taxi drivers and on March 22 give all the men of this profession a sincere smile, fill them with congratulations and gifts.

Taxi Driver's Holiday

In the modern world, finding congratulations on Taxi Driver's Day is incredibly easy. Using your imagination, you can easily pick up a wish that will surprise and delight the driver, and will not let you doubt the correctness of choosing this profession.

Taxi Driver Day in Russia is always a noticeable and pleasant holiday. It is impossible not to notice the revival of women in souvenir gift shops, congratulations are always pouring on the radio stations, moreover, a week before and after the holiday. And the faces of the drivers themselves are filled with joy and fun. Taxi Driver's Day is a special event for them, which they deserve and celebrate with pleasure.