# Calculating Money Saved by Walking The Taxi Walker Pedometer By Howard Wu | Published 2008-10-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taxi-walker-pedometer-burn-calories-and-save-money References: [japantrendshop](http://www.japantrendshop.com/taxi-walker-pedometer-p-361.html) The Taxi Walker Pedometer is a Japanese invention that combines the [calorie and distance measurements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/track-calories) of a regular pedometer, but integrates a meter displaying the monetary savings that would have been spent on a taxi fare for the same distance. This device is [programmable, and can calculate cab fares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spendtally) depending on your geographical location. It also has the ability to make sound effects whenever a cab fare increases. As pictured here, this fancy gadget is available in yellow, orange, white, or black for the price of $29.00. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Pedometer with Monetary Savings:** A trend in wearable technology where pedometers integrate a meter displaying the monetary savings that would have been spent on alternative transportation methods. - **Programmable Cab Fare Calculator:** A trend in transportation technology where devices can calculate cab fares based on geographical location and provide real-time updates. - **Interactive Sound Effects:** A trend in interactive technology where devices incorporate sound effects to enhance user experience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Wearable Technology:** An industry that can develop pedometers with integrated monetary savings meters, providing users with a motivation to walk and save money on alternative transportation. - **Transportation Technology:** An industry that can create programmable devices capable of calculating cab fares and providing real-time updates based on location, optimizing travel experiences. - **Interactive Technology:** An industry that can explore innovative ways to incorporate sound effects into various devices to create immersive and engaging user experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gamified Walking Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walkable.md) - [Compact Foldable Treadmills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walkingpad-1.md) - [Gamified Step Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cangogo.md) - [Foldable Under-Desk Treadmills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walkingpad-a1-pro.md) - [Minimalist Wooden Desk Treadmills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-walker.md) - [Smart Spending Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affordability-calculator.md) - [Retro Digital Tracking Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wsb1000.md) - [Ultra-Fast Walking Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shift-robotics-moonwalkers.md) - [Ride Share Profit Calculations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worththeryde.md)