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# Taxi-Hailing Apps
The ZabKab App Ensures Cabs Will Come Straight to You

By Katherinev123 | Published 2012-08-15 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zabkab
References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2012/08/hail-cabs-from-smartphone.html) & [zabkab](http://www.zabkab.com/)

Despite there being a plethora of taxis driving around New York or any big city, hailing a cab can still be frustrating, which is where the ZabKab app comes in. ZabKab will take the frustration out of [hailing a taxi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wayder) by ensuring that potential passengers are seen by drivers.

Available for both passengers and drivers, ZabKab allows users to hail cabs directly via their mobile phones with the simple tap of a button, while at the same time helps drivers find out where riders are located. When you use the app, a map pops up that shows the [real-time location of taxis nearby](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uber-and-weride), and your request for a cab will be sent to participating taxi drivers in the area. The app also allows users to input details such as the number of people in their party or whether they need a [wheelchair-accessible cab](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accommodating-passangers).

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.3/10
- Popularity: 45% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Efficient Taxi Hailing:** ZabKab's app streamlines the process of hailing a taxi, improving efficiency for both passengers and drivers.
- **Real-time Location Tracking:** ZabKab's app utilizes real-time location tracking to provide users with accurate information about nearby taxis.
- **Customized Taxi Requests:** ZabKab's app allows users to input specific details such as the number of people in their party or their need for a wheelchair-accessible cab.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Transportation:** The transportation industry can adopt ZabKab's technology to enhance the experience of hailing a taxi for both passengers and drivers.
- **Mobile App Development:** The mobile app development industry can explore new opportunities in creating efficient taxi hailing apps with real-time location tracking and customizable features.
- **Ride-hailing Services:** Ride-hailing services can consider integrating ZabKab's features into their existing platforms to improve the efficiency of their operations and enhance user satisfaction.

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