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Yellow cab

Okay, imagine you are in a big city and you need to go somewhere far away. But it's too far to walk, and you don't have a car. Well, that's where yellow cabs come in! Yellow cabs are special cars that you can hire to drive you to your destination.

Yellow cabs are called that because they are painted bright yellow. This makes it easy to spot them on the busy city streets. They have a special sign on top that lights up and says "taxi" when they are available to pick up passengers.

When you need a yellow cab, you can usually find them at special places called taxi stands or you can wave to one as it drives by. The driver will stop and ask you where you want to go. You tell the driver your destination, and if they can take you there, you get into the backseat of the cab.

Inside the yellow cab, there is a little window that separates the driver from the passengers. This is for safety, so the driver can focus on driving while you stay safe. There is also a meter in the front of the car that keeps track of how far you are going and how much it will cost.

As the taxi starts driving, you sit back and enjoy the ride. You might see lots of tall buildings, other cars, and people walking on the sidewalks. The taxi driver is very skilled at driving in the city, so you don't have to worry about getting lost.

When you reach your destination, the driver will stop the taxi and you get out. You go to the front seat of the cab and pay the driver the amount shown on the meter. You can also give them a little bit extra money if they did a really good job or were very friendly.

Yellow cabs are very convenient because they are always available to take you where you need to go, anytime, day or night. They are like your own personal chauffeur who can take you on adventures around the city. So, the next time you need to go somewhere far away, just look for a yellow cab, and they will take you there safely and comfortably!
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