Definition of taximeter
Taximeters can include several accessories, or act as components in larger dispatching/control systems. Features include:
Ticket/receipt printer
Fraud control and prevention (on the part of the owner or operator), through the impression of control tickets or computer monitoring. Additionally, taximeters are often visually sealed by a municipal weights and scales authority after initial calibration.
Radio communication, allowing trip status to be monitored by a dispatcher or supervisor.
Dispatching of trip assignments through radio or data systems.
Interaction with GPS systems to assist with dispatching and to provide security.
Seat sensors that detect the presence of a passenger (to prevent a cab from carrying fares without activating the taximeter).
Credit or prepaid card support.
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Taxi stands at the cultural centers
In every city there are such places, which is more taxis. One of such places are bus stations. At these stations gets out every day a lot of people in possession of a different size bags, because usually eager to use taxis.
Other places are the taxi railway stations. At these stations taxis are especially needed because disembark on them sometimes people arriving from distant places of the country and do not know the city well, so use the taxi for them becomes a very practical solution. Taxi drivers willing to stand well in hospitals and in centers of culture, because in such places can also count on a large number of customers.
Wikipedia and pet taxi
A pet taxi is a type of transportation taxi service that transports various pets. Some pet taxi services also provide pet ambulance, animal boarding and grooming services. Some pet sitting companies may also offer pet taxi services. Some pet taxis charge by the mile, while others may offer a flat rate for various trips. Less commonly, some pet taxi services may offer long-distance pet transportation, such as a trip from New York City to Florida.
Trip itineraries may include trips to veterinarians, pet sitting services, kennels and pet spas. Transportation to and from airports may occur because standard taxicabs may not allow pets. Clientele may include people who don't have time or a means to transport their pets.
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