And he says, how about catching a cab, I'll pay the cab fare, and I'll meet you out front.

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That cab fare calculator is now right there as a choice.

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But I did need cab fare and money for lunch.

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First, the cab companies charge the driver a percentage of the fare in order to process the cards.

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Instead of hailing or calling a cab, waiting for it to arrive and making sure you have enough cash in your wallet to pay the fare, Uber carved out a unique niche by greatly simplifying the entire experience.

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