Next time you’re riding in a New York City taxicab, try this hack: Even before reaching your destination, you can tap the fare on the television screen and swipe your credit card ahead of time. No need to conduct the transaction if you’re in a rush at the end of the ride.
Next time you’re riding in a New York City taxicab, try this hack: Even before reaching your destination, you can tap the fare on the television screen and swipe your credit card ahead of time. No need to conduct the transaction if you’re in a rush at the end of the ride.
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Try to ignore the food on the cab’s floor.
It doesn’t say you can swipe your card, but you can.
You can cancel the swipe before you arrive at your destination. At the end of the ride, you’ll simply be asked to confirm the fare and process the transaction.
Hat tip to Jon Steinbeck for revealing this magic.
