Taxis - derivatives and semantics

Taxis – derivatives and semantics

The word “taxi” is derived from two other words – “taximeter” and “cabriolet”. The derivative is obviously “Taxicab” which is shortened to “taxi”. It is interesting to note that the term “taximeter” was first used in 1891 to refer to a device used to calculate fares and distances; In Latin, Read more…

Airport taxi services

Airport taxi services

Airports around the world have different modes of transportation available to the hundreds and thousands of people who frequent them every year. Due to globalization and ease of means of traveling from one corner of the world to another, the number of tourists and travelers has increased significantly. Also, being Read more…

Reasons to hire a taxi service

Reasons to hire a taxi service

When people try to think about the reasons why they need to hire a taxi, they may encounter many points but this also creates confusion up to a certain level. These confusions may include, which taxi service to go to or whether the chosen taxi service can offer the work Read more…

The importance of the taximeter

The importance of the taximeter

A modern taximeter is an important digital instrument calibrated to measure the distance and/or time a taxi travels during its rental period. It allows a precise pre-determined fare structure to be programmed and can also be locked to prevent tampering. In most countries and especially in the UK, fares are Read more…