What does the cost of a taxi fare go on,time or distance travelled?

Question

or both?

Answer 1

distance travelled.

Answer 2

It mainly goes on distance covered, however when the vehicle stops, in traffic or lights etc, you will pay so much per amount of time..

Answer 3

Time - and there is also supplements added for extra people

Answer 4

It varies depending on the operator, and sometimes the type of vehicle.

Those using "Taximeters" (such as London's Black Cabs) will use a combination of both, with the rate being determined by time of day.

The "Standard" rate in London (applies from 6am to 8pm Mondays to Fridays) is currently £2.20 minimum (including a 20p "environmental charge"), which covers the first 310.4 metres or 66.8 seconds (whichever is reached first), then 20p for each additional 155.2 metres or 33.4 seconds (whichever is reached first) or part thereof, up to a metered fare of £14.40, then 20p for each additional 108.8 metres or 23.4 seconds, or part thereof (whichever is reached first).

Answer 5

DISTANCE

Answer 6

both

Answer 7

both.

Answer 8

Taxi meters calculate both and charge by the higher.  If you're driving, unless it's very slowly, you pay by the mile.  If you're stuck in traffic or not moving at all, you pay by the minute.  The cab also charges a pickup fee, usually 3-4 dollars these days.

Answer 9

it depends on the city (like in LA it goes by the meter

but say in Washington DC they have zones (its so much per zone)

Answer 10

time and mileage.  That is why the amount changes when you are sitting in traffic or at a red light.  Good luck.