A historic form of light transport consisting of a small, two-wheeled cart drawn by a single horse. These vehicles were often used as early hired carriages for short-distance passenger travel or light courier work before the advent of motorized transit. The design was simple and lightweight, allowing for quick movement through congested streets.
The transit museum acquired a restored noddy to show how passengers navigated the city before motorized cabs.
The name likely comes from the nodding motion of the passenger or driver as the two-wheeled cart bounced over rough cobblestones.
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