What is an “Amish taxi”? Do Amish ever own or drive cars?

How do the most conservative Amish travel? Why do Amish use the horse-and-buggy? What about Uber?

Although we associate them with simpler modes of travel, many Amish depend heavily on car transport. I made a video recently looking at the role that motor vehicles play in the lives of Amish, highlighting 6 points. And, yes that is a Chevrolet insignia on the back of the young man’s carriage (runtime: 8:26).

 


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