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Every ride has a price

The first internal combustion-powered cabs in London with taximeters are believed to have begun their operations on March 22, 1907. In a world where ride-hailing services with app-based GPS are on the rise, taximeters still remain in vogue in traditional taxis and autorickshaws. A.S.Ganesh takes you on a ride to learn more about these instruments

26 Mar 2026 5:38 pm