Taxi stand
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A taxicab stand (also called taxi rank, cab stand, taxi stand, cab rank, or hack stand) is a
taxicabs
line up to wait for passengers.
Operation
Stands are normally located at high-traffic locations such as
, and major street intersections. Usually stands are marked by simple painted signs.Stands generally work as a
first-come, first-served
queue, so that the first taxicab to arrive on the stand (the one at the front of the line) serves the first passenger to arrive, and as the first taxicab leaves, each taxicab behind it moves ahead one spot, with the last taxicab to arrive taking the last spot.
In the Republic of Ireland an intending passenger is entitled to choose any taxicab that is available for hire at an appointed taxi stand. The Commission for Taxi Regulation has deemed that the customer has the right to choose and that the principle of first come, first served is dismissed.
Around the world
In some cities, such as
New York, some older taxi stands are marked by special lamps with "TAXI" painted on the sides of them.[1]
Some major stands are divided into separate queues. For example, at the
different kinds of taxis
line up separately, as some of their service areas overlap.
Recharging
Taxicab stands can be used to recharge batteries of
electric taxis
.
See also
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- Cab-rank rule – English legal obligation to accept clients
- Charging station
- Electric vehicle