As taxi apps be#e smarter, experts predict they will sync with social networks and calendars to provide an even more efficient and tailored service to their passengers. Here #es the rise of the smart taxi.

　　随着打车软件愈发智能，专家预测，今后的打车软件将可与社交网站和用户日历实现同步，以为乘客提供更加便捷且个人化的定制服务。智能出租车将崛起。

　　TVs in the back of cabs could automatically change channel based on a user’s likes or dislikes, for example, or drivers could anticipate when and where a passenger will need a ride – even before the customer does.

　　比如，出租车椅背上的电视可能会自动按照乘客的喜好切换频道，而司机有可能比乘客更早知道在什么时间、什么地点会接到乘客。

　　The app will know when you are leaving a client meeting and send a taxi to meet you.

　　打车软件会知道你什么时间会结束客户会议，然后把出租车派到你面前。

　　And as wearables increase in popularity, waving a hand to hail a cab will easily be detected by an electronic ring or wristband.

　　随着各种可穿戴设备的普及，招手叫出租车的意图可以很容易被电子戒指或腕带捕捉到。

　　Within the next five years, as self-driving technologies be#e more mainstream, futurologists predict that many cars will converge with the high street.

　　未来五年，无人驾驶技术更趋主流的时候，未来学家语言，很多汽车都会与高街商家实现聚合。

　　In addition to carrying passengers, self-driving cars, as well as traditional taxis, may also be#e delivery drivers.

　　除了搭载乘客，无人驾驶汽车和传统的出租车都可以成为递送员。

　　This means people could order a taxi to collect dry cleaning, for example, or deliver medicine using a single app.