Four Austin Sevens Now in Operation 21 was mot known of June 22 whether" the. four "midget exis." the first of their' kind. in Shanghai, had proved their worth during Ue first Gayot their operation. in this city. "Leaving the Auto Palace garage opposite the French Club, they started lying for hire immediately.
The "midget taxis" are 1987 Austin Sevens, with leather upholstery, and regulation taximeters. "A special feature ofthe taxi service is that Ops, Which very, often make a taxi fare 20 per cent, more expensive than Would be otherwise, are altogether prohibited, "This i" in'fact, sternly fet out in big letters on the sides of the taxis.
Mr. J. HE. Levy, of Sennet. Frores, Jo the promoter of this venture, and more. will make their appearance the Shanghat streets ata later: date should these prove "successful. At the: moment, the. taxis are. confined solely to" the French " Concession, Which issued" the. necessary' licences fon June 21. "The Settlement authori-fies have not given their permission for the ears 0 cross the Settlement Boundary. The taxis. are driven. by Chinese" chauffeurs. Pending. the. de cision of the Couneit on this ques ion, te taxis will be compelled to slop on approaching the Settlement boundary, and drop. their passengers near da possible (o a bus stp oF Hlekshaw stand. 'The' taxis will run 12 hous a day.
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