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   taximeter

   /ˈtaksɪˌmiːtə/

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   • 1. a device used in taxis that automatically records the distance travelled and the fare payable.

   Word Origin late 19th century: from French taximètre, from taxe ‘tariff’, from the verb taxer ‘to tax’ + -mètre ‘(instrument) measuring’.

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › TaximeterTaximeter - Wikipedia

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   Taximeter. A taximeter or fare meter is a mechanical or electronic device installed in taxicabs and auto rickshaws that calculates passenger fares based on a combination of distance travelled and waiting time. Its shortened form, "taxi", is also a metonym for the hired cars that use them. [1][2]

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4. auto.howstuffworks.com › taxi-meterHow Taxi Meters Work | HowStuffWorks

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   Apr 24, 2023 · A taxi meter uses electric pulses to measure both distance and time. To get the distance traveled, the meter relies on a sensor attached to the cab's transmission. The sensor sends an electric pulse to the meter every time the cab travels a given distance. Inside the meter itself is a timer that sends out a pulse when a set amount of time passes.

5. www.taxi-point.co.uk › post › evolution-of-the-taxiThe Origins of the Taxi Meter - TaxiPoint Taxi News

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   Sep 4, 2024 · The term 'taximeter' itself is derived from the French word "taxe", meaning tariff or charge, and the Greek word "metron", meaning measure. The purpose of this early invention was straightforward: to create a standardised system that could fairly calculate the cost of a taxi journey based on the distance travelled and the time spent.

6. www.wikimotors.org › what-are-taximetersWhat are Taximeters? (with pictures) - WikiMotors

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   May 23, 2024 · A taximeter is used in a taxi cab to calculate how much the passengers owe the driver based on how far the cab traveled and how long it took. The device, usually electronic, sits on the dash inside the taxi cab and the driver starts it at the beginning of a trip. Upon reaching the destination, the driver consults the meter to see how much to ...

7. www.taxitronic.com › en › blogHow does a taximeter work - TAXITRONIC

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   A taximeter is an electromechanical or electronic device designed to calculate the cost of a taxi ride based on the distance travelled and the time elapsed. Below is a description of how a taximeter technically works: Speed and distance sensor. Modern taximeters use sensors to measure vehicle speed and distance travelled.

8. taxi-meter.co.uk › how-does-a-taximeter-workHow does a taximeter work? - Taxi-meter

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   The taximeter is usually connected to the vehicle’s odometer and will track the distance traveled. It will also record the time taken for the journey and use this to calculate the fare based on the rate per unit of time and distance. When a customer enters the taxi, the driver will start the taximeter. The taximeter will then display the fare ...

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   What is a taxi meter?

   • A taximeter or fare meter is a mechanical or electronic device installed in taxicabs and auto rickshaws that calculates passenger fares based on a combination of distance travelled and waiting time. Its shortened form, "taxi", is also a metonym for the hired cars that use them.

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   How does a taxi meter determine a cab fare?

   • Keep reading to learn how a taxi meter determines your cab fare. All taxi meters measure the distance a cab covers, plus any time spent waiting. To put it simply, taxi meters measure distance and time. They then convert those measurements into a fare.

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   How does a taximeter work?

   • Today taximeters are usually electronic and sit inside the taxicab where the driver and passengers can read it. The taximeter goes through cycles over the course of a trip, each marking a different stage. First, when the taxi is unoccupied, a small sign is displayed on the taximeter that says the taxi is free or for hire.

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   How did taximeters get their name?

   • Taximeters were invented before the taxi cab itself, and the first taxis got their names from the taximeter. A taximeter goes through cycles over the course of a trip, each marking a different stage. Today taximeters are usually electronic and sit inside the taxicab where the driver and passengers can read it.

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   What are the benefits of using a taxi meter?

   • There are also some benefits to drivers if the fare is covers dead mileage or travelling in the direction of home at the end of their shift. For longer journeys taxi drivers may entertain offers of flat rates fares from customers, however run of the mill journeys will likely run from the meter.

   How does a taxi meter work and when can fixed price fares work for ... - …

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   How does a virtual taximeter work?

   • This virtual taximeter asks for the start and ending destination and the date the passenger will be traveling. It then gives an estimate of the overall cost and allows the passenger to book a taxi in advance by phone. Passengers who book a taxi this way should keep in mind that the fare may vary depending on the circumstances of the actual trip.

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10. www.taxi-point.co.uk › post › how-does-a-taxi-meterHow does a taxi meter work and when can fixed price fares ...

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    Feb 22, 2023 · Taxi meters are devices that are used to calculate the fare for a taxi ride. They typically use a combination of time and distance measurements to determine the fare.When a taxi ride begins, the driver starts the meter. The meter uses a timer to measure the amount of time that has elapsed since the ride began, and a distance sensor to measure the distance that the taxi has traveled.The ...