Multiple choice general knowledge history

What type of horse-drawn carriage was used as a taxi in Victorian times?

  1. A hearse

  2. A hansom cab

  3. A phaeton

  4. A Dog Cart
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Explanation

The hansom cab was a popular type of horse-drawn carriage used as a taxi in Victorian London. It was designed by Joseph Hansom in 1834 and became the standard taxi vehicle until the advent of motorized taxis. A hearse is for funerals, a phaeton is an open carriage, and a dog cart is a two-wheeled vehicle.

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