This document discusses the history and evolution of taxi services from traditional to modern. It begins with a brief history of taxi services dating back to 1640 and how they traditionally operated with issues like additional surcharges and lack of transportation options. It then introduces modern on-demand taxi services like Uber that launched in 2009, received funding, and now operates in many cities worldwide using app-based booking and cashless payments. The document concludes by outlining Uber's business model, services, competitive strategies, and future plans to expand into new areas like autonomous vehicles, food/package delivery, and water taxis.