Taxicab

A taxicab, often shortened to taxi, is a motor vehicle, typically a sedan or hatchback, driven by a licensed driver for hire. It's a common form of public transportation that provides on-demand, door-to-door service, primarily for transporting passengers and occasionally goods. Passengers usually hail the taxi, either on the street, at a taxi stand, or through a mobile app, and pay a fare based on a meter or a pre-arranged rate. Taxicabs are regulated by local or national authorities, which set standards for safety, driver licensing, and fare structures. They have a distinctive design and often have lights on the roof to make them highly visible and easily accessible for customers.

Taxicab meaning with examples

• After the concert, the rain started pouring down. We immediately looked around for a taxicab to take us back to our hotel, but none were in sight. We started walking, hoping we could find one nearby and not get completely soaked. Finally, after about 10 minutes of walking, we saw the light on a taxicab in the distance! We hailed it eagerly.
• She needed to get to the airport for an early morning flight and didn't want to leave her car at the airport. Since it was too late for the bus, she called for a taxicab to pick her up at 4:00 am. She had to set three alarms to ensure she'd be ready for her flight. The taxicab arrived promptly, and she made her flight on time.
• The city was experiencing severe traffic congestion due to a parade, so it wasn't possible to drive her own car, nor was there parking anywhere. Taking a taxicab was the only sensible way to navigate the crowded streets. Despite the delays, the convenience of the taxicab proved invaluable, especially since it was the easiest way of reaching the meeting.
• He had a business meeting downtown and knew parking would be a nightmare. Therefore, he decided to use a taxicab service from his home, to arrive on time, without any parking worries. He used a taxicab because it was the most stress-free option to the meeting. The driver knew the fastest routes and dropped him right at the meeting's location.