HOW DID stagecoach get its name?

The name "stagecoach" originates from the practice of using coaches that traveled in stages, stopping at designated points along a route to change horses and allow passengers to rest. These vehicles were used for public transportation in the 17th to 19th centuries, primarily in Europe and America. The term "stage" refers to the segments of the journey, while "coach" denotes the enclosed vehicle used for travel. Thus, a stagecoach was essentially a coach that operated on a scheduled route with specific stops.