It’s hard to ignore the iconic image of a taxi driver and his cab in Norway. The bright yellow cab and the balloon on the roof have become symbols of Norway’s unique culture and history. The balloon on the roof of Norwegian taxis is a container for gas, which was used instead of petrol during the First World War. This change was made in 1917 and the use of gas quickly spread all over Norway. Today, the balloons are mostly decorative, but their history is still an important part of Norway’s culture. The combination of a taxi driver and his … Taxi driver and his cab, Norway. The balloon on the roof is a container for gas, which was used instead of petrol during WWI and a couple of years later, 1917. részletei…