A "New" Ohmer Has Been Restored

Taxidepot Boss went back in time in full gear programming action. No digital meters or oscilloscopes were involved in such complex machinery micro-operation other that his primary instincts and imported skills acquired in Sweden back in 1970's. It  was the rumor in the office, since last May when Al Gallego was commissioned to restore an Ohmer Taximeter Circa 1924. However, it was not until today that we could officially confirm such clandestine operation and celebrate the triumph of this successful fine-watchman surgery. Please let us "Re-Introduce" the great Ohmer Taximeter Circa 1924. Thanks Boss

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NYC Taxicab Passenger Enhancement Program: Too good to be True?

Taxi drivers to have their cell blocked is the hope of many passengers whom dream to scream: "shut up- Shut up Shut up Man!!!"

Part of the program proposes a device which would block taxi drivers cell phones but it will allow passengers to use their phones with not restrictions, by reversing the roles we might see in the future the mad minds of the drivers saying: "Shut up shut up man!!!" but of course they wouldn't  jeopardize their hard earned tips.

Special Reconversion Offer!!!

From the extensive  collection of Taxidepot's taxi memorabilia and taxi props I fished out this interesting poster from the famous Ohmer Fare Register Company (1916). Apparently the campaign was directed to the currentl Ohmer taximeter owners of the heavyweight champion of champions. The first printing taximeter I guess was not very affordable since just the upgrade from the previous model cost only $199 or $3,877.92 in today's dollars . The American company manufacturer of precision instruments wanted you to act quickly if  it was in your fleet's  interest  to survive the postwar crisis:

“Here’s your chance to replace old meters on your present cabs- to have available dependable Ohmer Printing Taximeter for your post war fleet. Every Taximeter is factory rebuilt by Ohmer-trained people. Every one carries our regular new meter guarantee”

Check it out, we also found the infamous meter in our vault!!! It weights 35.4 pounds and it was built to last forever. Still clicking...