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Why a taxi meter charges you while you're stuck

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The clicking box on the dashboard isn't just measuring the asphalt you cover. It uses a dual-function mechanism that charges by distance when moving quickly, but automatically switches to charging for idle moments the second you get stuck in agonizing gridlock.

Why a taxi meter charges you while you're stuck
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