Hailed Ride is a term used to describe the transportation services provided by taxis, cabs, and taxicabs. A TAXI is a four-letter word for a vehicle that can be hired with a driver to take passengers to their destination. A CAB is a three-letter word for a vehicle that can be hired with a driver to take passengers to their destination. A TAXICAB is a seven-letter word for a vehicle that can be hired with a driver to take passengers to their destination. All of these terms refer to the same type of service, which is the transportation of people from one place to another.