Demonstrations
Jun. 06, 1961 - THE MINICAB versus TAXICAB - BATTLE STARTS TODAY. The battle of the fares is expected to start today-when 200 red DAUPHINE Minicabs go into service in London against 9, 000 taximen facing the biggest ever threat to their monopoly..The cabs are run by WELBECK MOTORS - with MICHAEL GOTLA as the boss-and backed by millionaire tycoon ISAAC WOLFSON..The Minicabs will not ply for hire-like ordinary cabs-but will be booked and detailed by radio telephone.. KEYSTONE PHOTO SHOWS: Before they go into service-the Minicabs-and the drivers-are briefed by the Boss-MICHAEL GOLTA-in London
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13236261
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46991775
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