Today In History
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18 Mar 1662: The world’s first public "bus" system, the Carrosses à cinq sols (Five-Penny Coaches), begins operating in Paris, France. It is founded by #mathematician and philosopher Blaise Pascal and backed by the Duke of Roannès, helped establish one of the first organized ystems in Paris. Horse-drawn carriages carried up to eight passengers along five routes for a standard fare. #History #OTD #ad amzn.to/4sabkdE
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