A cab, short for taxicab or taxi, is a vehicle for hire, typically a car, used to transport passengers to their desired destinations. Cabs are usually equipped with a meter to calculate the fare based on distance traveled or time spent in transit. They can be hailed on the street, booked through a dispatch service or app, or found at designated taxi stands in cities and towns worldwide. While regulations vary by location, cabs generally require drivers to be licensed and the vehicles to be regularly inspected for safety and compliance.
