Noun
taximeter (plural taximeters)
A device installed in a taxicab that calculates the fare based upon distance travelled and waiting time.
By the end of 2003, over 99.8% of the taxi fleet in Hong Kong ran on LPG. citation Taxi fares are charged according to the taximeter; however, additional charges on the fare table may apply, such as road tolls and luggage fees. Source: Internet
Official taxis have yellow plates with red text and usually use taximeter. Source: Internet
Rates vary by vehicle type, size, passengers and distance, and by regulation all taxicab fares must be calculated using a taximeter and be payable in cash or credit card. Source: Internet
Taximeters are installed in most legal taxis, but many are not functional and they are almost never used because the generally accepted rates are cheaper than what the taximeter would usually count. Source: Internet
While the minimum taximeter price is officially 80, in practice 100 is the minimum a person pays if they board a taxi. Source: Internet