In 1922, Checker Motors Company of Kalamazoo, Mich., makes the first Checker taxicabs. In the 1970s, there were about 5,000 Checkers make up almost half of New York City's taxi fleet. In 1982, production ceases for economic reasons.
In 1922, Checker Motors Company of Kalamazoo, Mich., makes the first Checker taxicabs. In the 1970s, there were about 5,000 Checkers make up almost half of New York City's taxi fleet. In 1982, production ceases for economic reasons.