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Smartphone Taxi Meters

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

Flywheel TaxiOS is Officially Sanctioned in Several American Cities

— September 22, 2016 — Tech
New York City's taxis are famous, with the checkered yellow and black design being the platonic conception of what a cab looks like, and that's why Flywheel TaxiOS brought its taxi app to the Big Apple. The Flywheel TaxiOS system modernizes taxi fares and ridership, making the public transit option easier for both drivers and riders alike.

The taxi app's most convenient feature for drivers is its smartphone meter. Officially accepted by the New York taxi authority, the digital meter keeps track of fares directly through taxi drivers' mobile devices. The taxi meter software includes navigation and dispatch as well, making it an all-in-one system.

Though Flywheel TaxiOS has been available across the the west coast of the US for some time -- in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle, Portland, San Diego, and Sacramento -- this is its first venture to the east coast.
Trend Themes
1. Digital Taxi Meters - The use of smartphone meter apps in taxis is replacing traditional, cumbersome hardware meters, streamlining the fare calculation process.
2. All-in-one Taxi Apps - Taxi apps that combine metering, navigation, and dispatch functions in a single platform are simplifying the operation and service delivery of taxis.
3. Expansion of Taxi Apps to New Markets - The increasing adoption of taxi apps in cities across the US reflects the growing demand for technology-driven innovations in the transportation industry.
Industry Implications
1. Transportation - The transportation industry, particularly taxi services, can benefit from the integration of smartphone meter apps to improve efficiency and enhance the customer experience.
2. Mobile Technology - Companies in the mobile technology sector can seize opportunities by developing innovative taxi apps that integrate multiple functions and offer a seamless experience for both drivers and riders.
3. Software Development - The software development industry has the potential to disrupt the traditional taxi meter market by creating advanced digital metering solutions that are more convenient and accurate.
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