A computing system receives location data from a computing device of a transport provider and based on the location data, monitors a location of the transport provider as the transport provider operates a vehicle to travel towards a service location of the service request. The system determines, based on monitoring the location of the transport provider, that the transport provider has not indicated at least one of a correct start location or a correct start time for fulfilling the service request. In response to determining that the transport provider has not indicated the at least one of the correct start location or the correct start time, the system uses a set of the location data received from the computing device of the transport provider to determine the at least one of the correct start location or the correct start time for fulfilling the service request.

A computing system receives location data from a computing device of a transport provider and based on the location data, monitors a location of the transport provider as the transport provider operates a vehicle to travel towards a service location of the service request. The system determines, based on monitoring the location of the transport provider, that the transport provider has not indicated at least one of a correct start location or a correct start time for fulfilling the service request. In response to determining that the transport provider has not indicated the at least one of the correct start location or the correct start time, the system uses a set of the location data received from the computing device of the transport provider to determine the at least one of the correct start location or the correct start time for fulfilling the service request.

A system for programmatically determining location information in connection with a transport service is disclosed. A driver can operate a driver device and can be assigned to provide a transport service for a user. Based on the current location of the driver device with respect to the pickup location for the user, and based on when the driver provides input indicating that the transport service has begun, the system can identify a previous location of the driver device as a start location of the transport service.

A system for programmatically determining location information in connection with a transport service is disclosed. A driver can operate a driver device and can be assigned to provide a transport service for a user. Based on the current location of the driver device with respect to the pickup location for the user, and based on when the driver provides input indicating that the transport service has begun, the system can identify a previous location of the driver device as a start location of the transport service.

The present method of determining a payment for a work-related use of a vehicle in an travel area basically comprises (1) obtaining identifying information about the vehicle, said information including the following particulars: make, model, year, mileage, and condition; (2) providing the vehicle particulars to an exogenous source wherein data concerning a group of vehicles having particulars similar to the subject vehicle is maintained, said data being based upon use of the group of vehicles over a stated period of time and a stated mileage; (3) selecting cost information concerning the group of vehicles, said cost information including at least the following factors: depreciation, insurance, repairs, maintenance, state license fees, and fuel, said information being reflective of the travel area; (4) determining a cost per mile for each of the selected factors; (5) adding the cost per mile determinations to obtain a per mile payment rate for the vehicle; and (6) determining the payment by multiplying the per mile payment rate by the number of miles the vehicle travels during the work-related use for a selected period of time.

The present method of determining a payment for a work-related use of a vehicle in an travel area basically comprises (1) obtaining identifying information about the vehicle, said information including the following particulars: make, model, year, mileage, and condition; (2) providing the vehicle particulars to an exogenous source wherein data concerning a group of vehicles having particulars similar to the subject vehicle is maintained, said data being based upon use of the group of vehicles over a stated period of time and a stated mileage; (3) selecting cost information concerning the group of vehicles, said cost information including at least the following factors: depreciation, insurance, repairs, maintenance, state license fees, and fuel, said information being reflective of the travel area; (4) determining a cost per mile for each of the selected factors; (5) adding the cost per mile determinations to obtain a per mile payment rate for the vehicle; and (6) determining the payment by multiplying the per mile payment rate by the number of miles the vehicle travels during the work-related use for a selected period of time.

A taxi metering system includes an administrative component and a mobile meter app, respectively configured to run on a server and a mobile metering device. The mobile meter receives GPS data that is map-matched by a map-matching server and used, with other fare parameters to calculate a total fare. The mobile meter app calculates a fare amount in near real time and conveys information to the administrative component. The administrative component monitors and records fare parameters and corresponding fare attributes to generate a ride summary and receipt.

A taxi metering system includes an administrative component and a mobile meter app, respectively configured to run on a server and a mobile metering device. The mobile meter receives GPS data that is map-matched by a map-matching server and used, with other fare parameters to calculate a total fare. The mobile meter app calculates a fare amount in near real time and conveys information to the administrative component. The administrative component monitors and records fare parameters and corresponding fare attributes to generate a ride summary and receipt.

A computing system receives location data from a computing device of a transport provider and based on the location data, monitors a location of the transport provider as the transport provider operates a vehicle to travel towards a service location of the service request. The system determines, based on monitoring the location of the transport provider, that the transport provider has not indicated at least one of a correct start location or a correct start time for fulfilling the service request. In response to determining that the transport provider has not indicated the at least one of the correct start location or the correct start time, the system uses a set of the location data received from the computing device of the transport provider to determine the at least one of the correct start location or the correct start time for fulfilling the service request.

A computing system receives location data from a computing device of a transport provider and based on the location data, monitors a location of the transport provider as the transport provider operates a vehicle to travel towards a service location of the service request. The system determines, based on monitoring the location of the transport provider, that the transport provider has not indicated at least one of a correct start location or a correct start time for fulfilling the service request. In response to determining that the transport provider has not indicated the at least one of the correct start location or the correct start time, the system uses a set of the location data received from the computing device of the transport provider to determine the at least one of the correct start location or the correct start time for fulfilling the service request.