All Taxis Should Be Like This

I was so irate the other day when I hailed taxicabs to take me and my wife (and about 12 bags of groceries) home. After four cabs that just zoomed past us, one finally stopped. As the driver scrolled down the window at the passenger side, I asked him to take us to our village – and to use the meter. He disagreed and quoted an exorbitant fare instead. After a few more haggles, I slammed the door shut and told my wife to hail a jeepney instead. It was difficult and inconvenient, but this ever-reliable public transport finally brought us home.

They should really do something about these taxicabs in this country. Stricter rules in meter usage, as well as more security features for passengers, should be implemented for the benefit of simple commuters like you and me.

And then I came across a website describing Amos Tamam and his taxi service innovations with his Verifone Transportation Systems. Wow! Every taxi should have one of these. The technology allowed passengers to pay via credit or debit cards. This innovative payment system, developed by Amos Tamam and his team, provides wireless credit card payment solutions, PIN-based debit cards, and even has a contactless payments system. The system also has a Global Positioning System and a Passenger Information Monitor that provides real-time information for passengers.

(Photo courtesy of www.verifonets.com)

This system would make payments quite convenient, and accurate, for commuters. On top of top, there would be no need to bring cash for fare, providing more security for passengers and avoid being victimized by holdups while taking a cab.

If you want to know more about Amos Tamam and his Verifone System, just click on the links. I sure do hope some investors get in touch with him and revolutionize the taxi industry in this country.


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