Transportation
Best POS Systems for Taxi Services
Taxi and car services need payment solutions for in-vehicle card acceptance, meter integration, and driver settlement. The right system works reliably in vehicles, handles tips, and manages payments across a fleet.
Common Challenges
•In-vehicle payment acceptance
•Meter integration
•Driver settlement
•Tip handling
•Fleet-wide management
•Connectivity issues
•Customer receipts
Must-Have Features
- ✓Mobile/in-vehicle payments
- ✓Tip prompts
- ✓Driver accounts
- ✓Offline capability
- ✓Quick transactions
- ✓Receipt generation
Nice-to-Have Features
- ○Meter integration
- ○Fleet management
- ○Driver settlement automation
- ○Dispatch integration
- ○Fare calculation
Top Picks for Best POS Systems for Taxi Services
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best in-car payment setup for taxis?
Square Reader (phone/tablet) or Square Terminal for self-contained processing. Some fleets use dedicated taxi payment terminals that integrate with meters. Key is reliable connectivity—use cellular-connected device.
How do taxi companies handle driver payouts?
Card payments deposit to company account. Drivers settle daily/weekly—either percentage of fares or lease payment. Some companies use Square's team features to assign sales to drivers for easier tracking.