# taximeter

> a meter in a taxi that registers the fare

**Wikidata**: [Q1135572](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1135572)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taximeter)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/taximeter

## Summary

A taximeter is a software feature [1][2].

## Summary
A taximeter is a meter in a taxi that registers the fare. It serves as a specialized calculator used by taxi drivers to determine transportation charges based on distance, time, or both.

## Key Facts
- A taximeter is a meter in a taxi that registers the fare
- Invented by Friedrich Wilhelm Gustav Bruhn
- Classified as both a software feature and computer hardware
- Functions as a subclass of calculator and measuring instrument
- Used by taxi drivers to calculate transportation charges
- Has Dewey Decimal Classification: 629.27
- Named after "fee" in multiple languages
- Wikipedia title is "Taximeter"
- WordNet 3.1 synset ID: 04403470-n

## FAQs
### Q: What is a taximeter?
A: A taximeter is a meter in a taxi that registers the fare, calculating charges for transportation services based on distance, time, or both.

### Q: Who invented the taximeter?
A: The taximeter was invented by Friedrich Wilhelm Gustav Bruhn.

### Q: What classification does a taximeter fall under?
A: A taximeter is classified as both a software feature and computer hardware, functioning as a subclass of calculator and measuring instrument.

### Q: What languages have terms for taximeter?
A: A taximeter has aliases in multiple languages including Reloj de taxi, Taximetro, Taximetre, Taxometer, and タキシーメーター.

## Why It Matters
The taximeter revolutionized the taxi industry by establishing a standardized, transparent method for calculating fares. Before its invention, taxi fares were often negotiated arbitrarily, leading to potential overcharging and disputes. The taximeter brought consistency and fairness to pricing, allowing passengers to trust that they were being charged appropriately. Its implementation became a fundamental component of modern taxi systems worldwide, ensuring reliable revenue for drivers while protecting consumers from exploitation. The dual nature of taximeters—as both physical hardware and software features—shows their adaptability to changing technology, from mechanical meters in early taxis to digital systems in today's ride-sharing apps.

## Notable For
- The taximeter is distinguished as the first standardized device for calculating transportation fares, eliminating arbitrary pricing in taxi services
- It represents a unique dual classification as both software and computer hardware, reflecting its evolution from mechanical to digital systems
- Named after "fee" in multiple languages, highlighting its universal purpose of measuring charges
- Functions as a specialized subclass of both calculators and measuring instruments, bridging general computation with specific measurement needs
- Dewey Decimal Classification 629.27 places it specifically within transportation technology, distinguishing it from other computing devices

## Body
### Definition and Purpose
A taximeter is a meter in a taxi that registers the fare. It is used by taxi drivers to calculate charges for transportation services based on distance, time, or a combination of factors. The device was invented by Friedrich Wilhelm Gustav Bruhn.

### Technical Classification
- Classified as both a software feature and computer hardware
- Functions as a subclass of calculator and measuring instrument
- Has Dewey Decimal Classification: 629.27
- WordNet 3.1 synset ID: 04403470-n
- Named after "fee" in multiple languages

### Usage and Components
- Part of a taxi system
- Used by taxi drivers
- Has aliases in multiple languages: Reloj de taxi, Taximetro, Taximetre, Taxometer, タキシーメーター
- Features in the Wikipedia article titled "Taximeter"

### Identifiers and Catalog Numbers
- GND ID: 4369943-1
- Lex ID: taxameter
- YSO ID: 39425
- TopCMB ID: taximetro
- Freebase ID: /m/025cq8
- PM20 Ware ID: 143945
- Yale LUX ID: concept/1351f3f8-28b6-4d73-979b-54f32402c5fe
- Museum Digital Tag ID: 86061
- BNCF Thesaurus ID: 22045
- Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana ID: taximetre
- Art & Architecture Thesaurus ID: 300225664
- Library of Congress Authority ID: sh85132891
- National Library of Israel J9U ID: 987007563357405171
- Encyclopædia Britannica Online ID: topic/taximeter
- Nomenclature for Museum Cataloging: 12004
- Microsoft Academic ID (discontinued): 105683467
- Encyclopedia of China (Third Edition) ID: 74642

## References

1. [Source](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ru.yandex.taximeter)
2. [Source](https://www.uber.com/en/drive/partner-app/)
3. Integrated Authority File
4. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
5. YSO-Wikidata mapping project
6. National Library of Israel
7. GF WordNet