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An automated vehicle dispatch and payment honoring system which is comprised of a computerized system with specialized software which enables a user to select a particular Taxi or vehicular transport company from a menu, along with the desired destination and number of passengers traveling. The soft

An automated vehicle dispatch and payment honoring system which is comprised of a computerized system with specialized software which enables a user to select a particular Taxi or vehicular transport company from a menu, along with the desired destination and number of passengers traveling. The software provides multi-lingual, user-friendly menu driven choices, which might include advertising for restaurants, hotels, etc. The system then displays the approximate fare and provides alternative forms of payment which are honored by that particular transport company. This system might include individualized computerized stands or wall unit strategically positioned in such crowded places as airports, hotels, and banks. Such stands could electronically receive and scan credit or debit cards. The software system might also be accessed via computer or telephonic link. The finalized request for service is relayed to a dispatcher via telecommunication, satellite, or computer link. The dispatcher can then route the appropriate vehicle to the requesters location whereby a pre-printed credit voucher, as verified and generated by the system could be exchanged for the transportation services rendered.

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[ I claim:] [1.] A method as implemented on a computer system for use by a consumer, said method for delivering instructional messages to said consumer regarding private transportation companies and estimated costs for hiring said transportation company for transporting said consumer to listed desti

[ I claim:] [1.] A method as implemented on a computer system for use by a consumer, said method for delivering instructional messages to said consumer regarding private transportation companies and estimated costs for hiring said transportation company for transporting said consumer to listed destinations and further providing an automated taxi dispatch and payment honoring system, said method comprising the steps of:(1) displaying a list of authorized transportation companies for selection by the operator of the computer;2) prompting the consumer to insert the amount of passengers to be traveling in the transportation vehicle;(3) graphically illustrating destination locations;(4) displaying the approximate fare for the number of passengers promoted to a selected destination and types of payment options honored by said selected company;(5) initiating a dispatch call for an available taxi from said selected taxi company;(6) estimate the approximate arrival time for said dispatched taxi.