Which major transportation company began its corporate life as a playing card manufacturer in the late 1800s before pivoting to its current business?

Some of the world's most recognizable transportation brands started with completely different business models before finding their niche. This trivia tests your knowledge about one famous transportation company's surprising origin story - a perfect example of how brand identity can evolve dramatically over time. Do you know which modern transportation giant began its journey far from the roads and rails it now dominates?

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Nintendo (before becoming a gaming company, it operated taxi services and hotels in Japan)
Toyota (initially founded as Toyoda Automatic Loom Works focusing on textile machinery)
Tesla (originally created as a battery technology company before entering the automotive sector)
Uber (started as a luxury black car service called UberCab exclusively for Silicon Valley executives)